Acorns & Oaks

About This Event

Join The Arboretum’s first-ever Parent & Me program!

SUNDAY SESSIONS:

6 WEEK SERIES: October 30th- Dec 4th REGISTER HERE

9:15am-10:15am

TUESDAY SESSIONS:

6 WEEK SERIES: October 18th- November 22nd REGISTER HERE

9:45-10:45am

6 WEEK SERIES: November 29th – January 10 (No class 12/20) REGISTER HERE

9:45-10:45am

COST:

REGISTRATION FEES ARE PER PERSON Members: $110 per person Non-Members: $120 per person *Each child and each adult participating requires a registration fee.   *This program is for children 5 years old and younger*

For Arboretum members, remember to create your Arboretum account to get the discount at checkout. For instructions on how to create an account click here. To create an account click here.

ACORNS & OAKS is a unique, homegrown, parent-child educational program that is rooted in whole-child philosophy & developmental play. Join us to experience this wonderful program in the beautiful gardens of the Arboretum!  

Designed to provide outdoor, nature-based learning experiences for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 5, the goal is to help our little acorns grow into mighty oaks!  Acorns & Oaks fosters parent and child bonding through tactile play with nature, crafts, songs, stories, and sensory integration. The program provides little ones with a natural environment in which to practice and further develop all growing abilities, particularly gross/fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills. It also offers parents and caregivers the much-needed time to socialize and relax in a beautiful setting. 

The program is mixed-age for a “family learning” style, and siblings are warmly encouraged. All domains of development are nourished through intentional teaching and hands-on learning. A simple curriculum, group singing, & nurturing tactile play offer the perfect growth experience. Sessions offer direct contact with nature, crafts, songs, stories, and sensory integration.

Acorns & Oaks is led by Betsy Edelberg, founder of Playgroup Los Angeles. Acorns & Oaks is mixed age for a family learning style, and siblings are welcome. Questions? Please contact Brooke Applegate at brooke.applegate@arboretum.org

“Acorns & Oaks” classes are taught by Betsy Edelberg (founder of Playgroup LA) who has taught hundreds of parents and children over 12 years! Betsy holds a degree in Child Development. She has certifications in Children’s Yoga, Brain Gym, and training in Waldorf Early Child Education.

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REFUND POLICY

Participant cancellations made up to two weeks in advance of session start dates will qualify for a full refund. The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the class non-viable. If the Arboretum cancels a class, registrants will be offered a full refund. In the event any weeks are required to close due to public health concerns or mandates, refunds will be provided for the canceled dates.