Welcome to Field Station Cooperative Preschool
COVID-19 UPDATE
Last updated August 20, 2020
Last updated August 20, 2020
2020-21 School Year
We are busy preparing for the upcoming school year and hopeful that conditions will allow us to hold classes in-person. Following the recommendations of many scientists and public health authorities, we are fully embracing the outdoor school model as a way to minimize the risk to our community while continuing to provide vital early childhood education. Field Station Preschool has always kept nature at the center of our curriculum, taking every opportunity to get kids outside hiking, playing, and exploring. Now we will be taking that even further, committing to be outside all day, every day, with very limited exceptions for extreme weather. We are expanding our outdoor classroom spaces, adding more equipment, installing canopies, and modifying lesson plans, all to be able to provide the same top quality education outside.
Additionally, we are implementing a wide range of new protocols, including increased cleaning, daily wellness and temperature checks, and suspension of in-class volunteering. Please see our Safe Operating Plan for more details and guidance for parents. Of course, the situation is fluid, and we expect to continuously update our plan as conditions change. We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Our 2020-2021 Academic Calendar is available.
School starts on Tue, Sep 8 for 3-day classes and on Fri, Sep 11 for 2-day and 5-day classes.
A few of our classes currently have openings for the 2020-21 school year, but are likely to be full soon. Class availability does fluctuate throughout the year, so please act quickly to secure your child's place now! Please email Christine (csierazy@fieldstationkids.org) for more information.
Stay safe!
We are busy preparing for the upcoming school year and hopeful that conditions will allow us to hold classes in-person. Following the recommendations of many scientists and public health authorities, we are fully embracing the outdoor school model as a way to minimize the risk to our community while continuing to provide vital early childhood education. Field Station Preschool has always kept nature at the center of our curriculum, taking every opportunity to get kids outside hiking, playing, and exploring. Now we will be taking that even further, committing to be outside all day, every day, with very limited exceptions for extreme weather. We are expanding our outdoor classroom spaces, adding more equipment, installing canopies, and modifying lesson plans, all to be able to provide the same top quality education outside.
Additionally, we are implementing a wide range of new protocols, including increased cleaning, daily wellness and temperature checks, and suspension of in-class volunteering. Please see our Safe Operating Plan for more details and guidance for parents. Of course, the situation is fluid, and we expect to continuously update our plan as conditions change. We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Our 2020-2021 Academic Calendar is available.
School starts on Tue, Sep 8 for 3-day classes and on Fri, Sep 11 for 2-day and 5-day classes.
A few of our classes currently have openings for the 2020-21 school year, but are likely to be full soon. Class availability does fluctuate throughout the year, so please act quickly to secure your child's place now! Please email Christine (csierazy@fieldstationkids.org) for more information.
Stay safe!
2nd Annual Frog Find - CANCELLED
After much consideration, we have decided to cancel this year’s Frog Find. Our decision does not come lightly. Please know that we are grateful for and thinking of each of our generous sponsors, volunteers, and families. If you have already purchased your tickets, you may choose to have them refunded or kept as a donation.
We wish you all good health and safety and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Frenzy 5K Trail Run & Walk on November 7th, which we plan to hold with a range of new safety protocols. Also please come join us at the next Frog Find in April 2021!
After much consideration, we have decided to cancel this year’s Frog Find. Our decision does not come lightly. Please know that we are grateful for and thinking of each of our generous sponsors, volunteers, and families. If you have already purchased your tickets, you may choose to have them refunded or kept as a donation.
We wish you all good health and safety and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Frenzy 5K Trail Run & Walk on November 7th, which we plan to hold with a range of new safety protocols. Also please come join us at the next Frog Find in April 2021!
Please Help!
If you are able during these difficult times, please consider donating to our unique non-profit preschool to keep our service to the community and mission alive! Any amount is greatly appreciated!!
If you are able during these difficult times, please consider donating to our unique non-profit preschool to keep our service to the community and mission alive! Any amount is greatly appreciated!!
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Our Mission
To create sustainable educational programs based on nature study which develop in our students:
- A love of learning
- Critical and independent thinking
- Creativity and imagination
- Social skills
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Environmental responsibility
- Respect for our natural surroundings
Announcements
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2020-2021 Class Registration
A few of our classes currently have openings for the 2020-21 school year, but are likely to be full soon. Class availability does fluctuate throughout the year, so please act quickly to secure your child's place now. Email csierazy@fieldstationkids.org for more information. FAQ Registration Forms |
Field Station Frenzy
5K Trial Run & Walk Saturday, November 7, 2020 Chellberg Farm and Surrounding Trails Indiana Dunes National Park Please come join us for a fun and safe event! See the event page for details 
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