Upper Manhattan Forest Kids

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Upper Manhattan Forest Kids runs child-led outdoor classes that engage kids with nature, exercise, sensory exploration, and social-cognitive skills. Classes happen on Central Park's Great Hill and along the John Muir Trail in Van Cortlandt Park, with weekend options for working families. Suitable for ages roughly 2-8, with kids working in small groups led by trained facilitators. Programs use the forest school model — open-ended outdoor play and discovery rather than structured lessons. Particularly useful for Manhattan families whose kids spend most of their time indoors and need consistent unstructured outdoor time. Online and in-person options.