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Hoofs & Happy Hearts: Owl Adventure Club Explore Peckham Farm
An incredible morning exploring the vibrant life of a working farm with the Owl Adventure Club.


A Child's Path To A Sense of Belonging
Community heals. Embracing Otto's unique brilliance taught us that belonging isn't about fitting in—it's about being truly seen.


We Are Allowed To Go at Our Own Pace
We’ve learned something I wish I had known sooner; we are allowed to go at our own pace—every day, every session, every season.


Love of Leadership: A heartfelt letter to the Diamond Hill Explorers
Though I am stepping down from leadership, I eagerly look forward to joining you at future meetups across Rhode Island.

Register Your Child for a FREE TREE!
Ocean State Kids is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to inspire youth environmentalism and help green our community!


Meet Your Tree-mendous Friend! Terrifying or Silly, We Can't Tell
Bring a tree to life with clay & nature! Sculpt faces on logs & rocks, name your tree, & ENTER TO WIN FREE Little Tweets Summer enrollment!


The Little Engine That Could
A photo of Otto with a wooden train and The Little Engine That Could hit me—because in so many ways, he is that train.


🌿 Honoring Parents — The Heart of Ocean State Kids 🌿
As we put the finishing touches on our Annual Report, we want to take a moment to celebrate the parents who make it all possible. 💛

Breaking Ice with Handmade Wooden Hammers: A Creative Outdoor Learning Activity
One of our recent activities, Hammer Ice Smash, turned into a fantastic sensory experience that captivated our group for over an hour!


Parenting in the Wild: How Nature School Benefits More Than Just the Kids
From building confidence to finding moments of zen, these programs offer a whole new perspective on parenting and personal growth.


The Future of Education is Self-directed Learning
The future of successful learning will not rely on the outdated, top-down approach of traditional schooling, but in self directed learning.


Ocean State Kids Nature Art at Cofvinoarte Studio
Ocean State Kids had the pleasure of spending a creative morning at Cofvinoarte Studio in Tiverton, Rhode Island.


Ocean State Kids is Gustave White Sotheby’s Community Giveback Recipient
We are beyond grateful to be chosen as Gustave White Sotheby’s September Giveback Recipient!


Don't Stump Your Feelings: Use Nature To Help Your Kids Understand Their Emotions
Outdoor Nature Art activities invites children to delve into their feelings while engaging with the natural world around them.


Explore Nature, Engage with Animals, Exercise Risky Play at Adam's Farm with Ocean State Kids
Adam’s Farm offers a rich, hands-on educational experience to explore nature, engage with animals, and push boundaries with risky play.


Ocean State Kids Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Protecting Childhood Through Outdoor Learning + Nature Play
Celebrating one year of empowering families to embrace the beauty of childhood through outdoor learning and nature play.


Ocean State Kids Partnership with Revive The Roots in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Ocean State Kids partners with Revive The Roots in Smithfield, Rhode Island to offer outdoor learning and nature play for young children.


Something Magical is Happening in Little Compton | An Outdoor School Protecting Childhood
Preserving the joy and innocence of childhood through outdoor learning and nature play in Little Compton, Rhode Island.


Finding Purpose in Motherhood
A True Story of Finding Purpose in Motherhood & A Community Event That Raise Over $11,000 for Outdoor Education


Love of Leadership: A heartfelt letter addressed to the Lil' Compton Explorers
A heartfelt letter from Lil' Compton Explorers Group Leader as the summer's end is near.
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