WEEKLY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY FOR TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
Nature Moves Me
An outdoor community class for toddlers and young children, led by a pediatric occupational therapist.
Nature Moves Me is focused on the magic of childhood, therapeutic benefits of nature, and relationship building.
8-Week Fall Class Series will be starting the September 16, 2026. The class will be on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:00 AM. Located in the Font Hill neighborhood of Ellicott City. Cost is $225, 50% sibling discounts available.
Nature Moves Me Is…
An 8-week class series that meets once a week.
Focused on child-led play and fostering self discovery and friendships.
Primarily outdoors to soak in the therapeutic benefits of nature.
For children ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver.
Developed and run by a pediatric occupational therapist with goals physical, emotional, social, and sensory development.
Founded on respect, individuality, and creating community.
Fall 2026 8-Week Class Series Starts 9/16
Two Class Options
Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 AM
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Thursdays 9:30-11:00 AM
WITH THE NATURE MOVES ME CLASSES YOU’LL GET:
8 weeks of classes led by a children’s occupational therapist and…
Weekly invitations to play of various open-ended materials that are destined to inspire play
Instruction of movements from a pediatric OT that are focused on motor development
Embedded themes of mindfulness and sensory and emotional exploration
Opportunities to build friendships and connections
Therapeutic benefits of
nature
Payment Options
50% off sibling discount, siblings under 1 welcome and free
Other Options Available
Please do not allow price to be a barrier to participation.
Financial support is available
Frequently Asked Questions
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If weather does not allow for class to take place, an email will be sent out to all participants outlining the rescheduled class time. Two make-up dates will be provided at sign-up.
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No, the registration fee includes the cost of the class series as a whole and does not account for individual absences. If, however, there are unexpected circumstances that result in many missed classes, please email Caroline directly.
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Please reach out to me directly, I never want cost to be a barrier to participation and building community.
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For safety reasons the exact class location is not disclosed until you have signed up. If you are still on the fence, and want to contact me directly to find out more about location, please do.
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Yes! Nature Moves Me is intentionally a mixed-age program. Therefore, many siblings attend together. There is a 50% discount for signing up a second child. Also, siblings under 1 are more than welcome, and free to attend.
