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Preschoolers on the Kinder Farm

Welcome to 
Our Backyard

Our Backyard helps children and families discover the wonders of nature in the city

Exploring Nature in the City

At Our Backyard, we believe childhood is meant to be spent outdoors, discovering the wonders of nature. All of our programs provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where preschoolers and young children can play, learn, and grow under the open sky.

About Us

At Our Backyard, children develop independence, curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature. Our programs focus on hands-on learning, sensory exploration, and unstructured outdoor activities that foster social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Forest and Farm Summer Camp

Activities include farm to fork gardening (from planting to harvest to snacking), sand and water play, nature-based arts and crafts, playground time, trips to local parks with a weekly picnic, cooking, baking, science, music and movement, outdoor games, and reading. Rest time is in air-conditioned classrooms.

Why
Our Backyard?

  • Nature-Focused Learning: Our curriculum blends outdoor play with engaging activities, fostering curiosity, confidence, and environmental awareness.

  • Safe & Nurturing Environment: We prioritize safety with trained staff, child-friendly facilities, and well-supervised outdoor play spaces.

  • Small Group Sizes: Personalized attention ensures your child feels supported and encouraged in their learning journey.

  • Active & Imaginative Play: From nature walks to hands-on gardening and creative storytelling, children develop essential skills while having fun.

  • Community-Oriented: We embrace our local Bronx and Manhattan communities, where children and families develop a sense of place and build lasting connections.

Enroll Now!

Give your child the gift of knowing nature. Our Backyard grows caring, confident, creative, and curious children.

©2020 by Emma Byron

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