Little Seeds Nature Preschool at Camp St. Croix

Located in Hudson, WI, Little Seeds Nature Preschool at Camp St. Croix is an incredible enrichment experience for our youngest community members. Students create a lifelong connection to nature by exploring outdoor spaces, learning about nature, and developing relationships through music, art, and play.

2024–2025 Program Details

Ages 3–5 | Sep 9 – May 23

Little Seeds Nature Preschool closely follows the Hudson School District Calendar.
Must be potty trained by the first day of class.
3-year-old classes follow a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio.
4-5-year old classes follow a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio.

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Register for Half Day

3-year-old Classes

3-year-old Full Day (9am – 3:45pm)

Mon-Fri – $1,190/month
Mon/Wed/Fri – $820/month
Tues/Thurs – $550/month

3-year-old Half Day (9am – 12pm)

Mon/Wed/Fri – $410/month
Tues/Thurs – $275/month

4-5-year-old Classes

4–5-year-old Full Day (9am – 3:45pm)

Mon-Fri – $1,150/month
Mon/Wed/Fri – $780/month
Tues/Thurs – $520/month

4–5-year-old Half Day (9am – 12pm)

Mon/Wed/Fri – $390/month
Tues/Thurs – $260/month

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00–9:15 – Flexible Drop Off + Investigation Station
9:15 – Welcome
9:30 – Farm & Garden
10:45 – Snack
11:00 – Nature Journals
11:15 – Adventure Hike*
11:45–12:00 – Flexible Pick Up for Half Day
11:45–12:15 – Lunch
12:15 – Peace Time**
1:00 – Storytime
1:30 – Investigation Stations***
2:00 – Snack
2:30 – Little Seeds Lead – Outdoor Exploration
3:30–3:45 – Flexible Pick Up

* Monthly curriculum themes are a focus during our adventure hikes (e.g., shape and number recognition or letters and sounds).
** Choices include quiet reflection, reading, rest, or nap.
*** Group lesson or project. Art, Science, Math, Working with Tools, Music, etc.

Camp St. Croix Nature Preschool

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