How can I arrange a tour of the program?
To schedule a tour, please complete our contact form, email our director at creekkidsllc@gmail.com, or call 541-301-0678. Due to the length and personalized nature of our tours, we offer them to families as openings become available.

Do you provide meals?
Yes! Creek Kids provides a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack each day, all included in tuition. Our meals are homemade with high-quality ingredients and feature whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and protein whenever possible. We are happy to accommodate food allergies and dietary needs.

You’re outside so much—how do the children stay warm?
We follow the belief: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothing.” With proper gear and layering, children stay warm, dry, and comfortable while enjoying the outdoors. Many nature-based programs operate successfully in similar or colder climates.

We provide guidance through our Gear List and are developing a lending library for families who may need support. We also offer extra gloves, hand warmers when needed, and warm fruit tea during snacks and hikes to help children stay cozy.

How much time do students spend outside?
Children typically spend time outdoors from 9:00–11:15 a.m. and again from 2:15–4:00 p.m., allowing for extended exploration and connection with nature each day.

What types of STEM activities do you offer?
STEM learning is naturally woven into our program through hands-on, nature-based experiences. Our units often focus on topics like mushrooms, leaves, the human body, and hibernation.

Children engage in activities such as examining mushrooms under a microscope, growing their own fungi, and building dens. As they are ready, students are introduced to safe tool use—such as peeling wood with carrot peelers or using small hammers to break ice.

We also explore early math and science concepts through play, including graphing findings from nature walks, building with ramps and pipes, and making predictions about weight, sinking, and floating.

What curriculum do you follow?
We use a blend of thoughtfully selected curricula to support development across all domains. For fine motor and handwriting, we draw from Learning Without Tears. Literacy development is supported through Heggerty and All About Reading. For math, we incorporate Wild Math and RightStart™ Math.

In addition, we follow the interests of the children and the seasons, building monthly or biweekly units around nature, the environment, and emerging curiosities.

Do you have gear available to lend?
Yes! Each child receives a rain bib, rain shell jacket, and rain boots as part of their annual registration. We are also building a lending library of outdoor gear for children to borrow as they grow. If your child needs additional items to stay comfortable, please let us know—we’re happy to help however we can.