Thank you for taking the time to review this important information. Based on COVID-19 State and Local Guidelines and Recommendations, participating families agree to the following policies:

• Face masks are optional for everyone regardless of vaccination status.

• If your child has been diagnosed with COVID-19, a negative test result is required in order to re-enter any of our outdoor learning programs. If student has missed sessions due to illness, cancellation policy still applies.

• Vaccination is not required.

This applies to Homeschooling in Nature, Summering in Nature, Holiday Nature Camps, and Field Trips.

Educators are fully-vaccinated. Also note that our programs are conducted completely outdoors, where space, wind, sun, and fresh air is abundant. Group size is kept small (never more than 16 people total, educators included).

Child and Adolescent Immunizations Per California Law:

“Homeschooling or independent study without classroom instruction: Students who attend a home-based private school or an independent study program without classroom-based instruction are not subject to immunization requirements for entry. Homeschools and independent study programs are obligated to maintain records of students’ immunization status. Students in independent study programs that include classroom-based instruction must be vaccinated according to state laws.”

While our programs operate almost entirely outdoors, based on the location, activities, and weekly subject, some days students may spend a small portion of their day indoors exploring in a Nature/Interpretive Center, historical buildings, museums, research labs, etc. When activities fall under “classroom-based instruction”, we collect students’ immunization records to accommodate and plan ahead for these events (medically-based and other exceptions may be approved given proper documentation). Please contact us to discuss your specific family situation.