About
Peninsula Forest and Beach School offers the Preschool Nature Program, Nature Explorers Program, Afterschool Program, Winter Camp, Spring Break Camp, Weekend classes, Private Pods, and Nature Birthday Parties. It also offers Fall, Winter and Spring camps, School Break Camps, Summer Camp Experience with weekly camps from June through August, and Thanksgiving Camp.
Programs
- Preschool Nature Program — 3 to 5 · 2-day option - Tue/Thur, 8:30 to 1pm
- Fall, Winter and Spring camps — 3-7
- School Break Camps — 3-7
- Summer Camp Experience — 3-7 · Weekly camps from June through August; Half Day and Full Day options
- Thanksgiving Camp — 3 to 7 · 8:30 to 1pm or 8:30 to 3pm
- Nature Explorers Program
- Afterschool Program
- Winter Camp
- Spring Break Camp
- Weekend classes
- Private Pods
- Nature Birthday Parties
At a glance
- Ages: 3–7 years old
About the provider
Bonnie McKinney founded Peninsula Forest and Beach School in 2018. The leadership team includes Bonnie McKinney, Owner/Director; Bettina Alexander, Lead Nature Mentor; Leticia Rodrigues, Lead Nature Mentor; Josie Naumowich, Lead Nature Mentor; and Luisa Zapata, Lead Nature Mentor. The school’s mission statement says it offers 100% nature based programs for children and focuses on unstructured, child-led creative play and nature exploration with Nature Mentors. Bonnie McKinney is a certified Permaculture Educator for Children. Josie Naumowich is a certified Wilderness First Responder, and Leticia Rodrigues is CPR/First Aid certified.
Programs are led by Nature Mentors. The school offers multiple Bay Area locations and focuses on the Peninsula.
Last updated September 16, 2026.
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