Forest Playgroups are creative Mommy and Me also known as Parent-Child. We offer outdoor art and music classes for babies, toddlers, and children through age 12. Classes are primarily located in Sierra Madre, CA, which is close to Pasadena, South Pasadena, Silverlake, Eagle Rock, Monrovia, Arcadia, and San Marino.
Playgroup Los Angeles art and music classes are Waldorf-inspired. Classes are designed to support attachment parenting while preparing for structured preschool and elementary school experiences. Miss Betsy leads a nurturing circle time, which includes a music class experience followed by creative activities for children.
Families can expect a wholesome, engaging, and supportive structure for early learners.
Hands-on, meaningful work outside among new friends allows invaluable foundational learning to emerge through self- discovery.
Outdoor Classes for Children & Parents in Nature
Playgroup curriculum is informed by Waldorf Early Childhood Education and other whole-child learning theories and philosophies, all of which are of profound developmental value and remind of simpler times.
Forest Playgroup Classes Now Enrolling
There are two parent-child group options: Mixed-age 0-6 years and Big Kid ages 4+. To enroll in a session, scroll the “Add to Cart” button for the session you are selecting. Classes are held year-round in Sierra Madre. There are also seasonal Forest Playgroups, which are Waldorf-inspired outdoor art and music classes in Silverlake and local to the Northeast Los Angeles region and the San Fernando Valley. All of the below listed Forest Playgroups are enrolling for both full sessions and single drop-in classes. Parents receive a confirmation email followed by class details upon registration.
Please note: The early pricing period ends within 10 days of the start date of a session; Session Pricing increases by $30 within 10 days of the start of the session.
Please note, all session fees and drop-in class feess are non-refundable and non-transferable for all clients without exception.
Email for wait-list, drop-in opportunities.
Mondays Mixed-Age 0-6 Years
Sierra Madre Forest Playgroup at Bailey Canyon
Mondays 10:30AM
May 16th – June 20th
Fridays Mixed Age 4+ Years
Sierra Madre Forest Playgroup at Bailey Canyon
8-Week Session Fridays 3 PM
April 15th – June 10th
No Class May 13th
Forest Playgroup meets at the Bailey Canyon trailhead in the beautiful Sierra Madre.
Join the waitlist for upcoming classes held in SFV and Northeast LA (Silverlake, Eagle Rock, Glendale).
Email to inquire about holding a class for your area.
Please be advised: classes may be postponed and session extended in the case of inclement weather or other adverse events.