Event: “Baby Steps” Classes - Growing Up Outdoors Series
For: Adults with babies under approximately 9 months
Facilitator: Kelly, Parenting Off The Beaten Path Founder
Date & Time: Mondays 12:30pm-1:30pm from November 10th to December 1st
Cost: $50 for 4-week series
Locations: Different location for each of the 4 classes to help you explore the beautiful outdoor spaces across our area (specific locations shared in registration confirmation, email if you need to know in advance of registering)
Monday, November 10th: Durham
Monday, November 17th: Carrboro
Monday, November 24th: Durham
Monday, December 1st: Apex
Event Details:
Bring your sense of wonder to our “Baby Steps” class - a supportive space for parents to learn how to weave outdoor enjoyment into your family’s culture with even the littlest babies. Each week blends philisophical and evidence-based discussion (your “why” of wanting to spend time outdoors, benefits of being outdoors, creating a family culture that includes nature) and practical tips of getting outside (dressing for the weather, reading baby’s cues, finding nearby nature, how to time outings).
Each class in the 4-week series will take place in a different outdoor location in the triangle - giving you practice getting you and baby into the outdoors each week. You will walk away from the series with new friends and a personalized family nature plan to carry you through early babyhood and beyond. Whether you’re new to the outdoors yourself or already an outdoor-lover looking to incorporate your newest family member, this series is for you.
This is not your typical “baby and me” with stories, music, movement routines, etc. This is a parent class, with babies invited to tag along. While you engage in discussion your baby can look at the trees, crunch leaves, mouth a giant rock, relax on a blanket, nap, eat, play with toys on a blanket, bounce on your knee, etc. No need to leave the discussion if baby is fussy, needs to eat, or is due for a diaper change - we are all parents and would rather have you stay connected with us while also tending to baby’s needs.
Read more about the Growing Up Outdoors series and what to expect here.
What to bring:
Yourself
Your baby (optional! if it’s easier to have baby elsewhere, that’s fine with us)
Something to write on + a pen
Something comfortable to sit in/on (camping chair, picnic blanket)
Appropriate layers and sun protection for you and your baby
Anything you need to keep yourself and your baby comfortable (non-electronic toys, baby dome/play mat, water, snacks, formula/breast feeding supplies, diaper supplies, etc)
Stroller or carrier to help you more easily get from your car to meeting location (optional)
How to find us:
An email will be sent a few days before each class meeting with a reminder of the location details and how to find our group. There will be a short walk from the parking lot to the meeting spot each class. Look for the teal Parenting Off The Beaten Path yard sign to find us.
Weather:
In the case of adverse weather, class will be converted to an online format via Google Meet. Check your email each class morning.
Registration:
Use the embedded form below to register for this class series. (Embedded scripts disabled? Here is a direct link)