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The Wilderness Cubs Program of Ross includes nature walks, hiking and hikes, exploring, scavenger hunts, and live animal presentations that incorporate learning about each animal’s habitats and routines. Children take part in nature-inspired arts and crafts and nature-themed art projects, as well as reading and singing. Activities also include using binoculars and nets as part of an outdoor educational curriculum that focuses on safety and environmental awareness in an age-appropriate way.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Class options on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with choices from 1 to all 3 days per week and an optional late stay until 3 PM
The Wilderness Cubs Ross Recreation Program is presented and run by the creators of Ross Cottage Nursery School in collaboration and partnership with the Town of Ross. The program includes wildlife specialists who teach about safety in nature in an age-appropriate and kid-friendly way and incorporate safety and being adept in nature in an age-appropriate way. Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are required each day.
The program’s stated mission is to have a focus on safety and environmental awareness in an age-appropriate way. One parent described it as “a whole day spent outside in nature – learning about animals, wildlife, trees, and more,” and mentioned that their child comes home excited about hikes, scavenger hunts, and using binoculars or nets. Another parent noted that days are full of hiking, exploring, live animal presentations, nature-themed art projects, reading, and singing, and that the aftercare program offers some Pre-K prep work. A third parent shared that the lead teacher “loves nature and cares for animals, and shares this passion with the students,” and that their child “would happily go each and every day.”
Last updated August 15, 2026.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Class options on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with choices from 1 to all 3 days per week and an optional late stay until 3 PM
The Wilderness Cubs Ross Recreation Program is presented and run by the creators of Ross Cottage Nursery School in collaboration and partnership with the Town of Ross. The program includes wildlife specialists who teach about safety in nature in an age-appropriate and kid-friendly way and incorporate safety and being adept in nature in an age-appropriate way. Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are required each day.
The program’s stated mission is to have a focus on safety and environmental awareness in an age-appropriate way. One parent described it as “a whole day spent outside in nature – learning about animals, wildlife, trees, and more,” and mentioned that their child comes home excited about hikes, scavenger hunts, and using binoculars or nets. Another parent noted that days are full of hiking, exploring, live animal presentations, nature-themed art projects, reading, and singing, and that the aftercare program offers some Pre-K prep work. A third parent shared that the lead teacher “loves nature and cares for animals, and shares this passion with the students,” and that their child “would happily go each and every day.”
Last updated August 15, 2026.
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