Wilderness Cubs Program
Presented by Ross Cottage Nursery School in collaboration with the Town of Ross
Think…
- Back to our roots…
- The silence of nature’s sanctuary…
- The taste of the sweet tiredness that only comes from spending precious time in the outdoors
- Nature’s materials
Learning wilderness virtuosity in an age-appropriate way.
“Wilderness Cubs is the best! We enrolled our girls for their Pre-K year and couldn’t be happier with the program. So grateful they get to spend their last year of freedom outside exploring and learning important lessons through animals and nature — and from teachers whose passion for outdoor education clearly shows. The days are full of hiking, exploring, live animal presentations, nature-themed art projects, reading, singing — a 4yo’s dream. And the aftercare program offers some Pre-K prep work, too, so we don’t feel like they’re missing out on “traditional” learning. Such a unique preschool experience. Our girls look forward to going every day and have developed a real respect for and love of nature, which they share with us often. We feel really lucky to have found this program. Wish it had been around when our son was in preschool, he would have loved it!” ~Jason Rexing June 2025
Wilderness Cubs Program
Presented by Ross Cottage Nursery School in collaboration with the Town of Ross
Think…
- Back to our roots…
- The silence of nature’s sanctuary…
- The taste of the sweet tiredness that only comes from spending precious time in the outdoors
- Nature’s materials
- Learning wilderness virtuosity in an age-appropriate way.
- “Not all classrooms have four walls.”
“ Wilderness Cubs is the best! We enrolled our girls for their Pre-K year and couldn’t be happier with the program. So grateful they get to spend their last year of freedom outside exploring and learning important lessons through animals and nature — and from teachers whose passion for outdoor education clearly shows. The days are full of hiking, exploring, live animal presentations, nature-themed art projects, reading, singing — a 4yo’s dream. And the aftercare program offers some Pre-K prep work, too, so we don’t feel like they’re missing out on “traditional” learning. Such a unique preschool experience. Our girls look forward to going every day and have developed a real respect for and love of nature, which they share with us often. We feel really lucky to have found this program. Wish it had been around when our son was in preschool, he would have loved it!” ~Jason Rexing
About the Wilderness Cubs Program of Ross
- Animal presentations incorporated into the program and learning about their habitats and routines.
- Wildlife specialists will incorporate safety and being adept in nature in an age-appropriate way.
- Our program has a focus on environmental awareness and care in an age-appropriate way.
During our program’s operating hours, the focus of our time will be at Three Bear Hut and surrounding area, at Natalie Coffin Greene Park at the base of Phoenix Lake in Ross. During inclement weather and classroom activities we will be at our classroom at The Ross School Recreation Classroom.
(Natalie Coffin Greene Park is just down a neighborhood road from the Ross School Recreation Classroom. Morning drop-off will be at the park unless weather is inclement, in which case morning drop-off will be at The Ross School Recreation Classroom.)
- Enrollment is currently open
- Please feel free to call or email The Town of Ross
www.rossrecreation.org(415) 453-6020
- You can also contact us
- 415 517 7417 info.rosscottage@gmail.com
Hiking boots and outdoor clothing required each day!
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The Wilderness Cubs Ross Recreation Program is presented and run by the creators of Ross Cottage Nursery School in partnership with the town of Ross.
Testimonials
We have been going to Wilderness Cubs this year and it is such a sweet addition to my child’s preschool life. A whole day spent outside in nature – learning about animals, wildlife, trees, and more is such a wonderful program! My child always comes home excited about the adventure of the day (hikes, scavenger hunts, using binoculars or nets, etc) and has lots of stories – much more than he does after his normal in school preschool days. We look forward to our Wilderness Cubs days so much! I highly recommend this program to anyone I know! ~ June 2025 Courtney Robinson