Outdoor Classes

Essex County, NJ

Join an outdoor class your kids can’t stop talking about!

Balance Screen Time and Green Time
⚖️ = 💻+ 🌳

Learn. Create. Explore. 
Building community through outdoor play!

Nature holds the key to unlocking your child's cognitive superpowers!

Through outdoor experiences, their memory, attention, and cognitive flexibility will soar, enhancing their learning abilities and intellectual growth.

Hello from Our Founder, Claudine…

“Claudine Mossberg, is our next 2023 Bloomfield Woman to Watch.” - Township of Bloomfield.
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What parents are saying…

  • “It is literally impossible for your kid to not be interested. Mine wants to go back.”

    The structure, the learning and inclusivity. Claudine is very patient and has a lot of knowledge in the field and with kids as well.

    Thank you Claudine for making our Sunday morning shiny despite the weather ❤️

    -Kathy, mom of 1

  • "I don't think I've ever joined a group and felt immediate support like I did in outdoor creators."

    I just want to say thank you for offering such an affordable class that pushed me to get outside with my kids and get reacquainted with nature. It was such an amazing experience for everyone in the family.

    -Romina, mom of 1

  • "I enjoyed the hikes and learning lots of new info about nature..."

    My daughter enjoyed the walks and finding worms/bugs. She also loved the painting/making the sun dial. I enjoyed the hikes and learning lots of new info about nature like the wild grapevine having water, the poison ivy and how to be better prepared for the outdoors.

    -Jenna, mom of 3

  • "Time spent with Claudine and her class outdoors is always time well spent."

    “I enjoyed not only Claudine's knowledge of nature, but her willingness and keenness to share that knowledge with everyone in a way that is enjoyable.”

    -Lindsay, mom of 1

Nature School

This all-weather enrichment program is 100% outdoors!  Our emergent curriculum philosophy will have your kids engaged and learning with nature.

With our child focused rhythm, each session is designed to be interactive. All classes are tailored to focus on the specific needs and development of the group and will blossom skills in problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.

Nature School
Class Dates

Mondays: 10:00-2:00 pm*
Wednesdays: 10:00-2:00 pm*

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*Winter Months are 10-12pm

Outdoor Creators


The Outdoor Creators curriculum is an art-based program that incorporates what nature gives us. These 2-hour sessions follow the rhythm of the kids and are a great opportunity for you to switch off and connect with nature and the other moms.  

Outdoor Creators
Class Dates

Mondays: 10:00-12:00pm
Mondays: 10:00-12:00pm

Join the VIP list for updates on pop-up classes, events, and summer camp!

Teen/Tween
Hiking Club

This club will give time for tweens/teens to connect with each other and with nature. 

Each monthly adventure will include education on hiking safety, while following the rhythm and needs of the group.

Join the VIP list to be notified of the next hike!

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We are actively adding new classes every season! If the options above don’t work for you, join the waitlist below to be the first to know when we offer something new!

💕 See you in the forest! 🌳

⬇️ REGISTRATION ⬇️

Outdoor Play Connection is committed to accessibility. If this cost is prohibitive for you, please apply for a scholar ship below.

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