• social engagement and social-emotional development
• sharing and caring
• critical thinking skills through curiosity, exploration, experimentation, and problem-solving
• endless sensory experiences with combinations of materials and methods
• measuring, filling, emptying, and exploring capacity engages children with mathematics
• infinite imaginative and role-play possibilities centered around a simple play space structure and materials set-up that invites children to create in a variety of ways
• language development is practiced by way of descriptive words, questioning, exploration, and storytelling through collaborative, imaginative experiences
• scientific investigation via combined, mixed, transferred, and changed materials
• fine motor skills development through the creative use of tools
• good physical health comes from fresh air, movement, and dirt in our systems which can help develop a healthy immune system

As we head into our FOURTH year hosting this magical play & learning space, we are excited to now have a firm grasp on how to use this space most effectively as well as how and what best serves our visitor’s schedules. 

Registration options:

Monday or Friday “VICP” spots, a.k.a. a weekly morning spot for 6 weeks.

or

A 3 play pass pack, good for 9:30-10:45 on Monday or Friday mornings during the 6 week season. (Registration links with date selections will be emailed to all play pass purchasers soon.) 

Please note:

There are no indoor toddler programs (i.e. Little Artists) during the summer. 

We use HCA Outside Tuesday-Thursday for our most special summer arts camps. No toddler programs are offered these days.

Limited drop-in registrations will be available via pass packs. Registration will be available for the class packs as of May 1. 

Cancellation of 6 week VICP: Cancels made by June 5th will receive full studio credit minus a $5 admin fee.

Cancellation of 3 pass pack: Pass packs are not refundable but can be transferred to another participant. 

When using a play pass, please cancel within 48 hours of the session to have your pass credited back to your account. 

No snacks or food are allowed inside the fenced-in play area. Children will be very busy, so there should be no need. Water and coffee the only beverages allowed inside. This keeps our special space clean and free of insects and critters. There are picnic tables available outside the fence for snacking if needed.

This open-ended setting for kids is welcoming for all types of children. However, the area is not conducive to running, jumping, climbing, and rough play. We love that this environment provides a great playdate for friends or family, but please refrain from signing up a group of children for a playdate who tend to need a sports or park setting, especially if they are over 5 years old. The program is meant to be child-led but it is not meant to be a childcare service and it is not an actual playground.

This is a collaborative space, children who put other children in danger or discomfort physically will not be admitted back for the rest of the season. Children who intentionally destroy materials or structures will not be admitted back for the rest of the season.

An adult must be on premises for children during the play session. For ages 4-5 who are comfortable playing on their own and are ready for some independence, adults may sit at the picnic tables outside the fence.

Under 4 years old: Children 4 and under must be supervised at all times by their accompanying adult due to the potential of some materials to be a choking hazard. HCA does not assume that responsibility. This session is supervised by a staff but not facilitated like a regular class.