Afterschool at NBNC

NBNC is the place to be after school!

Since 2012, children have been coming to NBNC weekly to adventure, learn, and play after school. High-quality afterschool programs expand children’s social circles, introduce them to trusted adults, and – at NBNC – immerse them in the natural world at a time when parents are searching for an alternative to screens as an afternoon childcare solution.

This is why we’re excited to announce that, thanks to the support of a few generous donors, we have slashed the price for our afterschool program by 80% to make it more financially accessible for local families – just $100/session!

Across the 12-week session, Afterschool at NBNC includes tracking, foraging, cooking over a fire, storytelling, cooperative games, and expeditions to the river and the forest. These adventures employ a model of playful experiential education where children learn by activating all of their senses and building a sense of belonging in a community of their peers.

2026 Fall Afterschool Session

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:30 pm | September 15 – December 8 | For Grades 1 – 6
12 weeks  | (No session November 24th for Thanksgiving Week)
Cost: $100 | Financial Support Available (don’t hesitate to request support; we work hard to ensure that finances are not a barrier to youth nature connection)
Families may enroll in a prorated partial season if space is available.

More Info for Parents and Guardians
Cancellation Policies

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To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from.

— Terry Tempest Williams