Natural Outdoor Classroom

Construction Timeline

Our Natural Outdoor Classroom will be completed in 5 phases.  We are excited to announce that we were able to fundraise enough for Phase 1, which is almost completed! We are currently working to fundraise for Phase 2. 

Method Studios

Our Natural Playground is being designed by the services of Method Studios.  Our landscape architect is Melinda McMillan who has experience designing natural playgrounds as she worked on the design of SLCC's natural playground.

Why a sustainable natural playground?

In an ever changing world, children are getting less and less time to play and explore the outdoors.  On a mission to reconnect children with the natural world, UKids - Presidents Circle Child Care is working with Method Studios to create a sustainable, 100% natural playground.  All materials used will be made from natural materials instead of traditional playgrounds that are made from metal and plastic.

What are the benefits? Information from Nature Explore: Did you know?

• Going outside helps children with attention problems
• Nature builds skills, skills, and more skills
• Time outdoors may actually help prevent allergies and asthma
• Exposure to sunlight has a host of benefits
• For children, play is like eating and sleeping--a vital sign of health
• Playing outside is safe and some risk is necessary for children

For more researched based information on the benefits of natural playgrounds please see the findings provided by Dimensions Educational Research Foundation.