Growin Up in the Garden
A Children's Nature Program
The Programs
Harvest Heroes (K-2) 3:30-4:30pm Wednesday - Los Rios Park
Wilderness Warriors (3-5) 3:30-4:30pm Wednesday - Los Rios Park
The Location
Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano
The Specifics
Program capacity: 10 children
The Benefits
The benefits of gardening are endless:
Antidote to anxiety and depression
Encourages healthy lifestyle
Creates environmental awareness and stewardship
Promotes STEM skillsets (science, technology, engineering, math
Our instructors have been cleared with a livescan to ensure your child’s safety. Feel free to email us info@goinnative.net or give us a call (949) 674-6307 for any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you soon!
GNTG x CHOC
The Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center is the first pediatric, inpatient mental health facility in Orange County for children 3 to 17 years old, and is designed to meet the unique needs of kids and teens. The Center has 18 private rooms, an outdoor playground, and multipurpose areas for consultation, therapy, recreation and treatment. It’s also the only inpatient psychiatric facility in California where parents can stay in the rooms with their children. Patients engage in daily multidisciplinary therapeutic groups and receive individual therapy, family therapy, brief psychological testing and psychiatric care.
Goin’ Native is partnering with Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center at CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) to teach our new and free garden program, Growin' up in the Garden to children ages 3-17.
The importance of gardening for children’s well being.
-Bailey Van Tassel, @Bailey_vantassel