Step outside this summer with the Fiddleheads Forest School!
Summer is a wondrous time to be in the Arboretum. During the summer months, we’ll spend our days exploring the forest groves and surrounding areas and getting to know one another while learning foundational natural science and social-emotional concepts. There will be plenty of time spent learning about our native matrix, meeting new insect and animal friends, exploring different habitat areas like the wetlands and arboretum creek, and just watching the clouds sail by! We’ll make sun tea, search for fairies, and take advantage of everything the natural world has to offer us!
Fiddleheads Summer School
- Ages: 4-6 years old, 4 years old by June 30 and not yet completed kindergarten
- Location: Washington Park Arboretum in our forest classrooms
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm
- Early Care 8:30-8:55am
- Afternoon Add-On 1:00-3:30pm
- Teacher to Student ratio: 1:7, maximum 14 students per classroom
- 14 students, 2 teachers, and 1 or 2 interns or volunteers
- Financial Aid may be available. The application process is part of registration on the payment page
- Refund Policy
The lottery is open and accepting applications. The Lottery will close on 1/25 and offers will be sent by 1/30.
2026 Summer Options
Email ffschool@uw.edu or call 206-616-5261 with questions.