FORESTplay

A science-based developmentally appropriate approach to  early childhood growth. 

Each program is a 5 hour, 100% outdoor, nature immersion program for children 3-13 years running September-May.

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FORESTlearninglab

Our learninglab uses the forest as the classroom, exploring and discovering with hands on experiences.

This program is a 5 hour, 100% outdoor, nature immersion program for children 5-8 years running from September-May.

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FORESTcamp

Summer the "ole fashioned" way! 100% outdoor themed summer camps for children 3-13 years. Camps are designed with the time to explore, take risks, build, create and dive into the imagination.

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FORESTtherapy

Using the healing power of connecting with the natural world to promote calm and wellness through the fields of mental health, occupational therapy and child life development.

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Days Off Camps

All humans innately need nature! Check here for special programming for kids, weekend and holiday programs and other nature immersion opportunities.

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Tutoring

At River’s Edge, we believe every child deserves the tools to become a confident reader. Our specialized reading intervention tutoring provides individualized support for young learners, including those with dyslexia or other reading challenges. Using research-based, multisensory strategies rooted in the Orton-Gillingham approach, our tutor—trained through IMSE’s Comprehensive+ course—helps children develop strong foundational skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Whether your child needs extra support or a structured approach to reading, we’re here to help them grow and succeed.

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Happy Kid – West River, MD – River’s Edge Forest Play

Play Experience Opportunities

  • FORESTplay
  • FORESTtherapy
  • FORESTcamp

Nurturing Through Nature Play

PLAY. Where children run freely, climb fallen tree logs, and hunt crayfish in a creek. They swing on a rope hung from a tall tree, and build forts. There is laughter and chatter and commotion and excitement. 

THRIVE. At River's Edge, children challenge themselves and strengthening their core muscles. They learn to cooperate. Children take healthy risks, conquer fears, and build confidence. They learn to strategize and develop critical thinking skills. They develop compassion and the ability to apologize. Children playing this way are developing as a WHOLE child, the way their mind, body, and soul wants it to be. 

CONNECT. Here children have the freedom to be, to explore, to take time to experiment. Play groups are 100% outdoors and children are supported in their skill development by trained Forest Guides. Every interaction and situation is an opportunity to inspire deeper connection with nature, self, and others. ​

This is "Play with a Purpose". This is River’s Edge Forest Play, and this is where you want your child to be.