RCNS Wilderness Cubs
Ross Cottage Nursery School (RCNS) presents Wilderness Cubs, an enchanting recreational program for little explorers aged 3-5 years old (must be potty trained). Nestled in the heart of Natalie Coffin Greene Park at Three Bear Hut and surrounding picnic area, this unique outdoor program offers an exceptional opportunity for your child to connect with nature, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the environment and encouraging a healthy active lifestyle from the earliest years. This program features amazing animal presentations, walks in nature, imaginative play, storytelling, and much more!
Safety is paramount, so this program will have use of indoor space during inclement weather.
RCNS Wilderness Cubs runs weekly every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30am-12:30pm, August - June each year. Late stay available until 3:00pm!!
Parents may choose between 1 and 3 days for your child to attend. Prices are prorated accordingly. Children will automatically be re-enrolled into the next session and subsequent years unless 60 days' notice is given or your child ages out of the program. Payment reminders will be sent upon re-enrollment.
Wilderness Cubs is a great addition to your child's preschool routine or as their main program, bringing a magical adventure to their life as well!
To learn more, visit www.rosscottagenurseryschool.com/ross-wilderness-cubs-program/
*Families may avoid the 3% online processing fee by paying via check or calling the Ross Rec office at (415) 453-6020
“Wilderness Cubs is the best! We enrolled our girls for their Pre-K year and couldn’t be happier with the program. So grateful they get to spend their last year of freedom outside exploring and learning important lessons through animals and nature — and from teachers whose passion for outdoor education clearly shows. The days are full of hiking, exploring, live animal presentations, nature-themed art projects, reading, singing — a 4yo’s dream. And the aftercare program offers some Pre-K prep work, too, so we don’t feel like they’re missing out on “traditional” learning. Such a unique preschool experience. Our girls look forward to going every day and have developed a real respect for and love of nature, which they share with us often. We feel really lucky to have found this program. Wish it had been around when our son was in preschool, he would have loved it!” ”
Wilderness Cubs 2025-2026 Closures Schedule:
November 11, 25, 26, 27
December 23, 24, 25
December 30, 31
January 1
February 17, 18
April 7, 8, 9
Last Day before Summer Break; Thursday June 25th, 2026
First Day for following School Year; August 11th, 2026