Creative Nature Academy proudly partners with Jenison, Hamilton an Niles programs. We believe that these partners are vital to the betterment of education in our community and continue to hold the relaionship is the highest regard as it supports many of our families.

Blandford Nature Center is the location we partner with for our classes, which include the farm and the Highlands.

Ages 11-16, 9:30am to 2:30pm

Students immerse themselves in playful, meaningful projects rooted in the natural world. From foraging and gardening to chicken caretaking, wild foods cooking, forest music, nature art, and survival projects, this program fosters connections to the land through hands-on experiences, scientific investigations, and journaling.

Ages 6 to 12, 9:30am to 2:30pm

Focuses on nurturing a love for the outdoors by balancing big wild play, forest music and songs, messy art projects, focused whittling, and journaling sessions, ensuring children feel comfortable and safe in nature's embrace. Wednesday and Friday are perfect companion classes. Whether taken independently or together, each day offers a quality nature education experience, encouraging students to delve deeper into their understanding of the natural world.

Ages 4 - 6, 9:30 - 12pm
Ages 5 - 7, 1pm - 3:30pm

Our "Young Naturalists" programs offer the perfect introduction to the wonders of nature for preschoolers and young learners. Through games, stories, forest music and song, and exploration, children will ignite their curiosity and develop a lifelong love for the natural world.

Nurturing and guiding are at the heart of our multi-age groups. Mentoring the Young Naturalists offers older kids the chance to bring projects to life, from idea to execution. Students write songs, create lesson plans, and help guide the younger group through rhythm and play, all while fostering deep connections with nature.

Ages 6 to 12, 9:30am to 2:30pm

Here, we focus on nurturing a love for the outdoors by balancing big wild play, forest music and songs, messy art projects, focused whittling, and journaling sessions, ensuring children feel comfortable and safe in nature's embrace. Wednesday and Friday are perfect companion classes. Whether taken independently or together, each day offers a quality nature education experience, encouraging students to delve deeper into their understanding of the natural world.