Preschool
Nature School at Camp Albemarle

Preschool

Outdoor, play-based preschool for 3 and 4 year olds. Currently waitlist only.

ClassAgesDaysTime
2 Day3 & 4Tue, Thu9am–12pm
3 Day3 & 4Mon, Wed, Fri9am–12pm
5 Day4 only (pre-K)Mon–Fri9am–12pm

An emergent curriculum built on free play, devotions, hikes and positive discipline instead of worksheets. Children must be 3 by August 31 (4 for the 5-day class) and use the bathroom independently. Classes run from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the third week of May, with at most 10 students and 2 teachers per class, outdoors in all weather.

Preschool enrollment does not guarantee a Lower School spot.

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