At Coastside Nature Program, we offer an experience for children inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy and Forest School principles.  

We are committed to cultivating a deep and meaningful connection between children and the natural world. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, discover, and develop a profound sense of wonder and respect for nature. We believe that by immersing children in authentic outdoor experiences, we foster their curiosity, creativity, and ecological consciousness. 

Through our nature-based curriculum, we celebrate children’s inherent learning competencies, building a foundation that creates a life-long love of learning.  We aim to empower young learners to become compassionate stewards of the environment, equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the world around them. 

Nature Schooling 

Returning children to the outdoors – 

A classroom without walls 

The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences. 

~ Loris Malaguzzi, Reggio Emilia Founder