Creative Nature NYC Living Lab
What does it mean to bloom? As much a question for flowers as it is for all beings, blooming asks how we transform as spring unfolds around us.
During Spring Recess, we slow our wondering feet to first breathe—then smell, listen, and look closely.Chicks are hatching. Bees, dusted in pollen, move from flower to flower. Petals arrive in spectacular colors and fragrances, offering signs of change everywhere we turn. Guided by this question—and many others that emerge from the children themselves—we experiment with botanical and mineral pigments, shadows, clay, movement, storytelling, drawing, and mask-making. Through these explorations, the park becomes a living classroom and creative partner.The Living Lab: Spring Recess in the Park
Daily Schedule Overview
Each day begins with a provocation—a material, question, or experience offered as an invitation. In the Reggio Emilia tradition, educators listen closely, document children’s ideas, and support projects that grow from their curiosity. While each day offers a starting theme, the direction of the work evolves through dialogue, observation, and collaboration. Children are invited to develop a project over the course of the camp, often choosing to work collaboratively as ideas intertwine and grow togethe
Day 1 — Budding, Flowers & Beginnings
What does it mean to bloom?
Day 2 — Seeds, Travel & Becoming
How can something so small become something so big?
Day 3 — Rain, Puddles & Temporary Landscapes
What appears when water arrives—and disappears again?
Day 4 — Emergence of Small Creatures
What are the dances of worms when no one is watching?
Day 5 — Shadows, Leaves & Shifting Light
What does light reveal—and what does it hide?
Day 6 — Birdsong, Nesting & Listening
How do we build a home without words?
Day 7 — Pollinators at Work
How do invisible journeys help the world bloom?
Spring Recess Schedule
Important Details
Location
Evergreen Park and Stone Circle Theater, located at Ridgewood Presbyterian Church
59-14 70th Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA
Dates
April 2,3 & 6-10
Ages
Mixed-age group: 3–9 years old
Schedule
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Drop-off and Pick-up:
We meet each morning at the park and finish the day with pick-up at our indoor space.
Weather Plan
In case of inclement weather, families will receive a notification and morning drop-off will take place at Stone Circle Theater. When conditions improve, we will head to the park.In this way pick-up will take place at the park.
Spring Art Camp Pricing
Spring Art Camp Tuition
$650 per Week | $910 Full Camp 7 Days
April 2,3 & 6-10
7-Day Early Bird Discount $75 Savings
$835
Valid through March 6
5-Day Early Bird Discount $75 Savings
$575
Valid through March 6
Siblings Discount $50 Savings
Scholarships
In alignment with our values, we also offer a limited number of partial and full time scholarships for families who may need support. If this would make participation possible for your child, please reach out directly at info@creativenaturenyc.org
Payment Note:
Registration is processed through Sawyer, which adds a 3.1% processing fee at checkout. All totals are shown before you complete payment