AOOA and Growing Adventures have teamed up to offer an exciting lineup of hands-on sessions exclusively for kids. Packed with sensory stations, fine and gross motor skill activities, crafts, and movement, these open-ended, child-led adventures spark creativity, fuel curiosity, and inspire joyful exploration outside on the farm!

This September, Adventure Club invites children to experience the timeless magic of play in its purest form through a thoughtfully curated blend of the very best Fall activities! With a slower pace and plenty of space for imagination, Adventure Club encourages connection with the earth, peers, and the simple pleasures of being little. Join us as we return to the heart of childhood - where every stick is a wand, every mud pie a masterpiece, and every moment an adventure!

Space is limited, please register in advance! Ages 1.5 - 6!

From Garden to Gathering -

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn! As summer winds down and fall begins to bloom, we’ll explore how nature shifts from growing to gathering. Children will walk, discover, and create using seasonal textures and treasures with seeds, petals, grains, and more in a playful celebration of the harvest season.

Caregivers are required to stay and actively supervise their children 3 years or younger. While our facilitators guide activities, this is a time for family connection, shared discovery, and nature play together! For older children (4+) who have a bit more independent spirit, parents must remain on the AOOA grounds where they can visit the Farmstand or take a stroll around the property.

Growing Adventures facilitators will not be able to take children to the restroom so please keep this in mind by having your child use the bathroom before the event. We ask that you please stay accessible to your older child(ren) if they require support locating and/or using the bathroom!

Sessions are held rain or shine! Nature-based play is all about embracing the elements, and we encourage families to dress appropriately for the weather. Sessions will continue in rain, mud, or cooler temperatures, as these provide rich sensory and movement experiences.

About the instructor:

Growing Adventures, founded by Meghan Sabbagh and Dani Toohey, is the vision of a mother of two young children and dedicated school-based pediatric occupational therapist (OT), who saw a vital piece of childhood fading away: the joy and developmental benefits of outdoor, nature-based, child-led play. Recognizing the importance of letting children get messy, explore, create, and dig into their natural surroundings, she teamed up with her sister, a fellow outdoor enthusiast OT with a rich background in neurorehabilitation, physical disability and environmental modification. Their mission is to provide both formal outdoor OT services and community events that invite children of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to learn, explore, create, and grow through play.

Adventure Club at AOOA: September