Nature's Playground After School

Nature's Playground After School Nature's Playground provides a daily after school program for elementary school age children in the Connecticut River valley.

Come join us for an evening of FREE family on February 20th at Bushy Hill Nature Center from 6-8pm! (Food provided!)RSVP...
02/06/2026

Come join us for an evening of FREE family on February 20th at Bushy Hill Nature Center from 6-8pm! (Food provided!)

RSVP using the QR code or the link in our bio!

Nature’s Playground gives local students a safe, joyful place to play, learn, and unwind after school. Each afternoon, k...
12/02/2025

Nature’s Playground gives local students a safe, joyful place to play, learn, and unwind after school. Each afternoon, kids spend time outdoors, get support with homework, and build friendships in a caring community.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re grateful for the families, schools, and friends who help make Nature’s Playground possible. If you’re able, please consider a gift to support this program and help more children learn and grow after school.

Give today: https://incarnationcenter.org/giving/donate-now/

Celebrating our first month of enrichment activities at Nature’s Playground! From STEM beak investigations and leaf-prin...
11/24/2025

Celebrating our first month of enrichment activities at Nature’s Playground! From STEM beak investigations and leaf-print art to yoga, cooperative games, and outdoor exploration, students have been busy learning, creating, and playing together after school. 💚🍁

Thank you to our amazing Nature’s Playground families for being part of this growing community!

Trick or Treat 👻
11/04/2025

Trick or Treat 👻

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Fall Family Program, Not-So-Spooky Creatures, on Saturday, October 25!...
10/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Fall Family Program, Not-So-Spooky Creatures, on Saturday, October 25! 🦉🍂 We had such a wonderful time exploring and learning together.

Our next family program is coming up on Saturday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m. — join us at Nature’s Playground for a guided hike, story, and S.T.E.A.M. challenge inspired by the theme Fascinating Forest Dwellers. 🌲🐿️

Mark your calendars — we can’t wait to see you there!

Fall into family fun! 🍂 Join us at Nature’s Playground for FREE Fall Family Programs. Enjoy guided hikes, thematic stor...
10/22/2025

Fall into family fun! 🍂

Join us at Nature’s Playground for FREE Fall Family Programs. Enjoy guided hikes, thematic stories, and STEAM crafts.
Mark your calendars for:
• “Not-So-Spooky Creatures” (Oct 25)
• “Fascinating Forest Dwellers” (Nov 15)
• “Backyard Birds” (Dec 6).

All Fall programs are lead by Emily our Family Engagement Coordinator. We can’t wait to see you!

Who’s up for some Halloween crafts?
10/17/2025

Who’s up for some Halloween crafts?

Fishing? We’re hooked!!!
02/23/2025

Fishing? We’re hooked!!!

08/13/2024

🌿🏫 Affordable After School Fun in the Great Outdoors at Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT! 🏫🌿

For K-6 students, we offer fun indoor and outdoor activities from 3-6pm daily on 700 beautiful acres. Convenient bus transportation from Essex and Deep River Elementary. Open on holidays and half days! Affordable, low-cost child care with financial aid available and Care4Kids accepted.

Learn more and sign up at https://www.incarnationcenter.org/edu.../natures-playground/.

08/08/2024

🌳🌟 Discover Nature's Playground After School Care at Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT! 🌟🌳

For K-6 students, we offer fun indoor and outdoor activities from 3-6pm daily. Convenient bus transportation from Essex and Deep River Elementary. Open on holidays and half days!

Learn more and sign up at https://www.incarnationcenter.org/education/natures-playground/.

Address

253 Bushy Hill Rd
Ivoryton, CT
06442

Telephone

(860) 767-0848

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