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
Program End Date: June
Enrollment Questions? 
Contact: 206-866-5147 | hello@barnaclesandbees.com
Monthly Tuition:
Two days/week - $280
Three days/week - $420
+ one-time registration fee $50
​+ 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 5 in a mixed learning group at Illahee State Park and Belfair State Park (new Fall '23), and ages 3-5 and 6-8 in a Preschooler and Grade School program at Wetlands Nature Preserve. 

​More on the Grade School Program here.

Bremerton

Illahee State Park  | 9:00am Class

​Ages 3-5 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 
Minimum days to enroll : 2
Limited space available this spring, sign-up today! 

Bremerton

Illahee State Park | 9:30am Class
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Ages 3-5 / 9:30 am - 12:30
Monday/Wednesday/ Friday 
Minimum days to enroll : 2 
Limited space available this spring, sign-up today! 

Belfair

Wetlands Nature Preserve  

​Ages 3-5 / 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday
Minimum days to enroll: 2 

Belfair

Belfair State Park (Opening Fall '23)
​Ages 3-5 / 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
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!

2023/2024 Fall enrollment details: 
March 20, 2023
March 27, 2023 April 7, 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 
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:
Tel: 206-866-5147 | Email: hello@barnaclesandbees.com
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.