Little Forest Playschool is a cooperatively-managed preschool for children aged 2-5, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Upcoming events
Summer session has limited positions still open. Please call 662-5895.
Summer Camps at Little Forest Playschool for ages 4-6 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Get a Clue! Super Sleuth Science Camp June 15-19
Teachers: Maureen Connolly (Ms. Mo) and Lyndzi Williams
Ages: 4-6 years old
Limit: 14
Do your children like mysteries? Do they enjoy collecting clues and solving puzzles? If so, sign them up for “Get a Clue! Super Sleuth Science Camp”! In this weeklong class we will work on deductive reasoning skills through age-appropriate activities, including reading mysteries, playing mystery games, and hands-on learning about some of the science techniques used by detectives and crime scene investigators to solve crimes. (possible special guest and/or field trip to Police Station).
Science projects:
Fingerprints: taking fingerprints, fingerprint lifting, comparison
Microscopes & magnifying glasses: look at various slides, prepare own slides, look at fingerprints, hair, insects, mold, fibers, etc.
Casting footprints
Chromatography
Art Camp with Tricia (2D & 3D) June 22-26
Teachers: Ms. Tricia and Ms. Alexis
Ages: 4-6 years old
Limit: 14
The purpose of this camp is to encourage children to use their imagination and express their creativity. They will be exposed to a variety of art materials and techniques.
There will be a variety of materials accessible daily for the children to create their own works of art such as pastel crayons, watercolor pencils, textured paint and paper and collage materials.
There will also be 2 daily class projects. One will consist of a 2D projects such as using acrylic paints on an canvas to create a still life or Styrofoam printmaking. The other will be a 3D project such as plaster of paris sculptures and sugar cube buildings.
Projects: 3D -Plaster of Paris Sculptures, Styrofoam sculptures, sugar cube buildings, sand bottle art, Create your own Stamps. 2D – Acrylic on Canvas Styrofoam printing, Foil Printing, Collage
Pottery Camp with Diane, San Ildefonso Pottery July 13-17
Teachers: Ms. Diane and Ms. Kari
Ages: 4-6 years old
Limit: 14
In this camp, children will learn the techniques used to produce the well-known traditional black pottery with black-matte designs. This includes each step of the process from mixing the clay, pinch and coil shaping, through slipping, stone polishing, painting and finally the manure-smothered oxygen reduction firing (which will be done off site by the teacher, but explained in the camp).
Diane Jenkins the camp teacher (and long time Little Forest teacher) is an accomplished potter in the San Ildefonso Black Pottery tradition. She learned her art from her mother at an early age. She has taught numerous workshops about creating the beautiful pottery for which her family is well known. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the country.
Cooking Camp July 6-10
Teachers: Ms. Lyndzi and Ms. Alexis
Ages: 4-6 years old
Limit: 14
In our three hour time frame kids learn basic baking in a hands on setting that emphasizes teamwork and nutritional concepts. The extended length of time also allows for the learning of kitchen safety and even a fun time at the end of class to eat all the food that has been created. Our Cooking class will encourage creativity, teaches simple math in a fun, un-intimidating way, and work on the development of your child’s small motor skills!
Art Camp with Lyndzi August 3-7
Teachers: Ms. Lyndzi and Ms. Alexis
Ages: 4-6 years old
Limit: 14
2D Art camp will be a fun, inviting place for your child to bring out his or her creative side. In our 2D art camp we will be focusing on abstract art. Your child will be able to put their creativity to work through painting and printmaking with a variety of materials. Some projects the children will take part in will be kool-aid painting, bubble painting, pudding painting, and melted crayon prints. This is just a few of the fun hands on projects that your child will be able to take part in.
Basket Weaving Camp June 29-July 3
Teachers: Ms. Diane and Ms. Kari
Ages: 5-6 years old
Limit: 14
In this camp, children will create baskets using pine needles and raffia. This is a wonderful project for the development of fine motor skills as well as following directions.
Call 662-5895 for more information or to register for a camp. Each week long camp is $90. This includes supplies and a snack. Each class is taught by one of our highly qualified teachers and a teacher's aide. A maximum of 14 children can sign up for a camp so be sure to sign up SOON!
