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

Learning through play:
Our curriculum is modeled with special attention to natural, daily and seasonal rhythms, child-led exploration and observation, 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 in their later years. 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 2022
Program End Date: June 2023
Monthly Tuition:
One day/week - $140
Two days/week - $280
Three days/week - $420
+ one time materials fee $50
- Partial Scholarships available 
- Parent/Mentor opportunities
- Sibling discount available
​- Annual payment discount available
Student Requirements:
*Must be potty trained
Age: We serve ages 3 to 6 in a mixed learning group at Illahee State Park and ages 3-4 and 5-8 in a Preschooler and Kinder program at Wetlands Nature Preserve. 

​More on the Kinder Program here.

Bremerton

Illahee State Park  | 9:00am Class

​Ages 3-6 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Monday / Wednesday / Friday 
Minimum days to enroll : 2

Bremerton

Illahee State Park | 9:30am Class
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Ages 3-6 / 9:30 am - 12:30
Monday / Wednesday / Friday 
Minimum days to enroll : 2 

Belfair

Wetlands Nature Preserve  

​Ages 3-4 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday / Thursday
Minimum days to enroll: 2 
*Please note that filling out an Enrollment Interest Form will place you on our wait-list. Enrollment instructions will follow via email as we process requests in the order in which they are received. If a class is full, please sign up for the wait-list as we can have openings at any time!

2022/2023 Fall enrollment details: 
Mid-April
Early-May
Late-​May
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 
Covid-19 Best practices:
We are following Washington Department of Health guidelines for day camps & outdoor preschools.
Please contact us if you have any questions
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.