At Barnacles & Bees, classes are 100% outdoors, regardless of weather.

Learning through play, exploration & observation:
Our curriculum is modeled with special attention to natural, daily and seasonal rhythms, child-led exploration and observation, fieldSTEM and inclusive community building. The heart and aim of our program is to provide a sensory rich environment where kids have more space to develop critical skills that can prepare them for focused learning. Outside in nature, a child can have more space; space to practice creative problem solving, build confidence and spatial awareness, learn to assess risk, and strengthen physical development.
Join our inclusive learning community:
​Our program runs during the school year. 
Program Start Date: September
Program End Date: June 
Enrollment Questions? 
Tel: 206-866-5147 or Email: hello@barnaclesandbees.com
Monthly Tuition:
*One day/week - $140
Two days/week - $280
Three days/week - $420
+ one-time enrollment fee $50
+ one-time materials fee $50
*After School Program only
- Partial Scholarships available 
- Parent/Mentor opportunities
- Sibling discount available
​- Annual payment discount available
Student Requirements:
​Children are eligible for the grade school program at Wetlands Nature Preserve if their birthdays fall between September 2015 and September 2017. Children are eligible for the After School Program if their birthdays fall between September 2013 and September 2018.
Belfair
Wetlands Nature Preserve
Ages 6-8 / 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday / Thursday
Minimum days to enroll: 2 
Limited space available this spring, sign-up today! 
Bremerton
After School Program | Blueberry Park
Ages 5-10 / 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (starting Fall '23 will be going to 5 p.m.)
Wednesdays
​Tuition: $140
*Please note that enrollment instructions will follow via email as spots become available. We process requests in the order in which they are received.

2023/2024 Fall enrollment details: 
March 20, 2023
March 27, 2023
​April 10, 2023
Priority enrollment for families already in the program.
Priority enrollment for families on our rollover waitlist. 
Open enrollment for all families begins. 
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Please contact us if you would like to visit the classroom by emailing:  hello@barnaclesandbees.com 
Please contact us if you have any questions:
Tel: 206-866-5147 | Email: hello@barnaclesandbees.com
Covid-19 Best practices:
We are following Washington Department of Health guidelines for day camps & outdoor preschools.
We teach that, no matter how small you are, from the tiniest barnacle to the busiest bee, you can have a meaningful and positive impact in your community.