El Olivo Nature & Life harnesses the power of nature so children and families can enrich themselves with 100% nature immersion play-based programs and experiential workshops.
Studies show that children are spending more and more time in front of screens rather than exploring and interacting with their outdoor environment. A nature-based education can benefit children’s health and development in numerous ways. In 2015 Louise Chawla, author of “The Benefits of Nature Contact for Children” noted that children who regularly engage in nature benefit from improved health, cognitive development, creativity and critical thinking, physical development, social/emotional development, and a connection to nature.
We have a variety of bilingual programs English – Spanish for children ages 0-10 years old. All of our programs are 100% nature immersion.
We have a variety of bilingual workshops English – Spanish for all ages 0-100 years old. All of our workshops are 100% nature immersion.
El olivo nature & life aims to fulfill a growing need for time spent outdoors, fostering authentic and meaningful relationships with the natural world, encouraging learning and creativity for all.
A typical day includes a short hike on a trail to arrive at our base camp for free exploration of the area. This usually includes looking for bugs, climbing trees and logs, collecting leaves, using gardening tools in a ground pit, fort building, and more.
Children are offered many opportunities for play. We have a mud kitchen, loose parts, and provocations set up to stimulate the imagination while playing in nature. Children will also have unstructured free play while exploring the forest.
Our holistic, emergent curriculum educates the whole child while following the interests of the child. Holistic learning focuses on all areas of child development including: physical, social, emotional, critical thinking, and the arts.
“The studies show that children are spending increasingly more time in front of screens instead of exploring and interacting with their outdoor environment. A nature-based education can benefit the health and development of children in many ways.”
