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FAQ

How do I enroll?

We’ve streamlined our application process into 3 simple steps!

1. Book an in-person tour

2. Complete an application

3. If you are invited, accept the enrollment invitation that will be emailed to you and pay your deposit

When inviting families, we consider date of application, participation in Parent & Me, and the balance of ages and language backgrounds. We also carefully review each application to consider the fit between our school and the family. Most invitations are sent in late winter/early spring for that summer or fall, although they may go out at other times depending on availability. We do have wait lists already going for 2025 and 2026 so please apply early!

What is the tuition schedule for 2, 3, 4, or 5 day enrollment?

Aventuras’ 2024 - 25 tuition (including Summer Camp) is $1,850 per month for 5-day/week enrollment. We do not offer part-time enrollments.
Children need predictability in their schedule and deserve the opportunity to build strong bonds of friendship with their peers. We’ve found that part-time enrollments simply aren’t compatible with these goals. Many Aventuras students are Spanish learners, and studies show conclusively that target language acquisition requires a minimum of 20 hours per week of exposure. As of this writing 100% of Aventuras full-time students have gone on to pass the local Spanish fluency evaluations when applying to elementary schools.

Does Aventuras cover any of the things taught in a typical preschool or kindergarten?

Yes. We use an emergent curriculum that follows children's interests, including STEM content such as animals, seasons, weather, and physics. Our educators use natural materials to help children practice Spanish, literacy, mathematics, art, and music, among other things, all integrated into child-led activities such as free play, nature discovery treks, and explorations of art materials. Unlike most forest schools, we also set aside time each month to explore cultural and social topics such as Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, cultural holidays, Pride Month, and People with Disabilities, drawing on our teachers' and families’ experiences whenever possible.

As experienced researchers, our passion for scientific discovery infuses many of our outdoor activities. We encourage children to ask questions of themselves and the natural world, and seek answers through observation and real-world experimentation. Mathematics is the language of nature, and our unique setting provides an endless supply of mathematical marvels to stimulate our children's analytical and predictive skills, such as counting, patterns, and fractions. 

Our entire day is conducted in Spanish, and we promote Spanish development, literacy, and vocabulary through songs, finger plays, books, narration of children's activities, high-interest books, modeling, yoga and movement, and routines. From the branches and pine cones on the forest floor to the ripples on a pond, a day at Aventuras is all learning, all the time.

How do you look out for the children’s safety?

Our educators encourage children to cultivate the powers of self-awareness, independence, and observation every day, allowing them to better assess risk during active play. Research shows that letting children take and manage reasonable risks is an important life skill that can actually help keep kids safer. Aventuras kids will sometimes get scrapes or bruises; these experiences are essential to the process of learning about our bodies and navigating our physical world. Please see the Parent Handbook linked above for detailed safety plans.

What do you do if it rains?

We generally only cancel school in extreme cases of flash flooding. We provide families with a Gear Guide and constant text alerts about what kind of clothing to bring for the weather. As they say in Scandinavia, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!” We also have access to a shelter for eating and breaks from the rain. Playing in the rain is a wonderful sensory activity, both fun and educational!