Wild Child: Museum & Menagerie

10/30/2026

We've already got 9 spots filled for both days of Monday & Tuesday's Snake & Lizard themed School's Out: Walkabout Camps! 🐍🦎Just a few more for any friends looking for last minute morning, afternoon, or all day fun next week!

Each 3-hr session is $30 and includes animal-inspired instruction, a craft, a snack, and open-ended fun supervised by our team of Wild Child Guides! And you guessed it, there will be real life reptilian visitors to make your child's time all the more wild both days!

You can sign up from 9-12, 12-3, 3-6 or all day long 💖

10/29/2026

We're excited to welcome back our wild little friends for another awesome FREE class tomorrow, Friday, October 30th from 9-10:30 am! This class will offered in conjunction with Response, Inc's free Nurturing Parenting class in the Rotary Learning Lab just beyond our doors.

While parents & caregivers learn about the Ages & Stages of Infants & Adults, their little ones will get a lesson on appropriate behaviors for babies versus boys and girls as they age... like one learns from the beloved book, People Don't Bite People! We'll enjoy a sweet Creative Critters Craft / Snack that lets us explore the teeth in our growing bodies, and learn about good things for us to eat at each age of our development in this precious time of life! Of course, with Halloween being right around the corner, we may just indulge in some candy, too! 😜

We hope you can join us for this FREE opportunity! Please message, call or email us to let us know if you plan to participate! See you there!

10/29/2026

We've reached peak autumn, Giving Season is almost here, and we're feeling oh so grateful for all of the support we've received so far from our donors and sponsors on this wild journey together.

We've already welcomed guests from more than 10 counties up and down the Valley on more than 6,250 visits since we've opened our doors, and we're hoping to serve so many more before the end of the season with your help!

Your contribution to our Fall Family Fun For All Campaign can open doors for local families who don't have the means to pay for play in this season of life, but still deserve the chance to have some fall fun 🤎

Please consider donating, sharing, or spreading the word: help us reach our goal of welcoming guests on 750 more visits (for a total of 7,000) over the next 7 weeks, completely FREE of charge ! Because let's be honest, times are tough right now, and so many could use some extra support while time & wallets are stretched thin and the holidays sneak up on us.

Read more & choose your contribution level here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-family-fun-for-all-sponsorships

And thank you so much for helping us keep childhood wild & free this holiday season 💝

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

Here's what's happening this week at Wild Child! We hope you can come out for Wild Child Wednesday, an evening Everyday Play offering, tomorrow between 3-6pm, sign up for one of our fun Classes or Supervised Play sessions, or else come see us at the Halloween Boo Bash from 5-8pm this Saturday!

10/26/2026

Pre-K Learn & Play is leaping into the letter L this week!

🦁 Tuesday 🦁 L is for... Lion!
• We'll learn all about the letter L, how to sound it out, signing the alphabet in ASL, and practice writing the letter!
🐾 Craft time is for using our "claws" to scratch off a lion ornament keepsake.
🌅Don't worry, there's plenty more in store with roaring games and some time to prowl around outside in the beautiful weather!

🦙 Wednesday 🦙 L is for... Llama!
• This unique usage of a double Ll at the beginning of a word is something we can't overlook!
🧶 Craft time today compares wool from Llamas, Alpacas, and sheep, then we'll use real wool in our craft!
• Snacks, outdoor "farm time," stories and fun galore!

🦞 Thursday 🦞 L is for... Lobster!
• Let's wrap-up this week under the sea 🌊 and learn all about lobsters!
• Check-out the adorable craft pictured below that actualy wiggles and moves!!
• As always, we'll incorporate a themed snack, go outdoors for explorative play, read stories, and learn a lot about our letters!

Sign-up online or using the link pinned at the top of our page. You can also call or message with any questions!

10/25/2026

Tomorrow morning's Supervised Play group, Toddler Fodder & Fun, is all about families!

👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 We'll talk about our grownups at home who are our cargivers, sometimes for siblings too! We'll explore our physical and emotional needs, how they differ from our wants, and how everyone at home has a role in working together as a family.

This 90 minute Supervised Play group includes storytime, a fully hands-on craft, snack, games, and so much fun! *Don't forget the option of extended play for a full 3hrs of Supervised care!

Our craft tomorrow is inspired by the family photo frame pictured below and we will help personalize them to fit your own special family!

💛 Response, Inc kicks off their free Nurturing Parenting learning sessions tomorrow and childcare is provided at no-cost to parents or caregivers who attend the program! Free refreshments will also be provided for those who participate in the course.

10/25/2026

Sign up your littles for our Snakes & Lizards themed School's Out Walkabout Camp and then go take this awesome training on November 2nd!

Please consider taking this great prevention focused training from Northwestern Community Service Board!

Creating healthier futures starts with understanding what shapes our lives. From homes and schools to workplaces and community organizations, we all have a role in building environments that support wellbeing and reduce the impact of adversity.

Join us to explore why early experiences matter, and how informed, compassionate responses can contribute to stronger, more resilient communities.

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/preventionandwellness/understanding-adverse-childhood-experiences-11226

10/23/2026

Come swing by the FREE concert featuring the Fever Project at the monthly Music in the Valleys at the Shenandoah County Community Center ! We're all set up for all your facepainting & Wild Child Tribe gear needs, and to talk to you about the fun programs we offer at Wild Child! Plus, there's drinks for sale and delicious Puerto Rican food from El Sabor de Mama!

10/23/2026

How PRECIOUS is this?! One of the things we absolutely love about this little village we've created is seeing how our model, built on multi-age groups, encourages children to make little friends and learn how be be better humans alongside those older & younger than them!

Today's School's Out Walkabout class meant a girl who has been learning how to "read" in kindergarten lately but had a day off from school was able to share those lessons with the 3&4 year olds who are normally in our Toddler Fodder & Fun class!