Farm and Forest Cubs

Calleva’s spring, fall, and winter program for our youngest nature explorers combines ‘fun on the farm’ with the ‘Forest School’ philosophy. Originating in Scandinavia in the 1950s, The Forest School movement has become popular across Europe and the US over the past few years. It shares many of the founding beliefs of Calleva.

Our Farm and Forest program is a drop-off program for 3 to 5 olds, designed to let children experience nature through play and foster their excitement in the natural world. Our Farm & Forest Cubs ethos emphasizes social and emotional development, as well as cooperation, teamwork, kindness, compassion and empathy.

2025 – 2026 School Year

• Mondays & Tuesdays – come for one or both days per week
• AM only (9am-11:30am) or full day (9am-2pm)
• 9am-2pm ($85/session) or 9am-11:30am ($42.50/session)
• Ages: 3 to 6
• Ratio: 6 students to 1 staff
• Calleva Farm: 19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

Full Year Registration

• September 8 through December 9 AND January 12 through May 12
• 30 sessions – OFF week of Thanksgiving, Winter Break (December 10 through January 11, 2026) and week of March 9, 2026
• 10% DISCOUNT FOR REGISTERING FULL YEAR AT ONE TIME
• $127.50 off for ½ day cubs ($1147.50 cost)
• $255 off for full day cubs ($2295 cost)

Semester Registration

Fall 2025

• September 8 through December 9
• 13 sessions – OFF week of Thanksgiving (November 24 & 25)
• $552.50 for ½ day cubs (9:00am – 11:30am)
• $1105 for full day cubs (9:00am – 2:00pm)

Spring 2026

$1445 for full day cubs (9:00am – 2:00pm)

January 12 through May 12

17 sessions – OFF week of March 9

$722.50 for ½ day cubs (9:00am – 11:30am)