Welcome to Mud Club
Mud Club provides a supportive nurturing environment where children are valued as their true unique selves.
SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING MIXED AGE GROUPS OUTDOOR PLAY NATURE EXPLORATION PROCESS ORIENTED ART ACTIVITIES MONTESSORI INSPIRED SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Typically children ages 3 - 10 enroll but we are happy to enroll any child who thinks they would enjoy the program.
PROGRAMS
Nature Preschool Program
After five unforgettable years filled with muddy boots, sun-kissed cheeks, belly laughs, and the kind of messy joy that only comes from learning in nature alongside the children we’ve been honored to care for, Mud Club—our beloved nature preschool—is coming to a close.
This decision was not made lightly. Mud Club has been more than a program, it has been a vibrant community, a space for connection, and a celebration of childhood in its purest form. At its heart, Mud Club has always been rooted in the belief that early childhood experiences of wonder, open-ended play, and curiosity-driven learning lay a vital foundation for a child’s motivation, social development, creativity, independence, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Cultivating that foundation has been our guiding purpose. Mud Club has been a place where children feel safe to be themselves, to make mistakes, and to grow alongside one another, ourselves included. We are endlessly grateful to the families, children, and educators who walked this journey with us—rain or shine, snow or sleet—with open hearts and muddy hands.
But the spirit of Mud Club is not ending. It’s evolving.
We’re excited to share that we will now be channeling our passion for play, along with social and emotional development into new forms:
• Consulting and collaborating with local educators, caregivers, and community leaders.
• Offering pop-up play events that bring joyful, child-led exploration into neighborhoods and parks.
• Influencing policy and systematic change to protect and prioritize play, nature, creativity and strong social and emotional development in early childhood.
Thank you all for being part of this beautiful chapter. We can’t wait to write the next one with you.
With love and muddy gratitude,
Samantha, Renee, and the Mud Club Family
SUMMER 2025 CAMP
Full day and half day options available.
Outdoor play, open ended art activities, social and emotional development, mixed aged groups, nature exploration, and much more!!
Typically children ages 3 - 10 enroll but we are happy to enroll any child who thinks they would enjoy the program.
Events and Parties
Looking for a great space for your next event?
Contact us to discuss your ideas and we can work together to make it happen. Our outdoor space is ideal for your child’s next birthday party, yoga class, small reunion or gathering.
REVIEWS
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“My son began going to Mud Club in 2020, near its inception, and he was not yet 3. It has been one of the most formative and positive experiences of his young life, guiding and nurturing the development of his confidence, compassion, and empathy – and encouraging his curiosity, his love of, and comfort with, nature, and cultivating a warm and safe space for his budding social relationships. My family is filled with gratitude for the environment and community that Mud Club's amazing founders have created. We look forward to every opportunity to rejoin that world, and as my son ages into school, we thank goodness for summer camp! We are so lucky.” - Rebecca
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“We feel so lucky to have Mud Club in our community. The founders, Renee and Samantha, are truly gifted at what they do and have created an environment that honors each child’s individuality while giving them space to learn, play and grow in nature, year-round, at their own pace. I could not think of a better environment for our child.” - Christa
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"Our son loves Mud Club Kids, and so do we! The nature-based playgroup is the best decision we made for our son to attend. I Cannot say enough good things about Mud Club Kids. Our son looks forward to going every week and loves Renee and Samantha. Highly recommend Mud Club Kids and cannot wait for our youngest to attend. If you get a chance, you should check it out!" - Anise
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"The first word that comes to mind when I think of Mud Club is: magic. We were new to town and didn’t know what to expect with childcare options. Sam and Renee allowed our son to join even though he was a little bit younger than the other kids. Over the course of a month our son completely blossomed, and overcame some of the behavioral challenges as a result of moving. Over the past 6 months at Mud Club our son has continued to grow; most notable is that he’s improved his ability to identify and express his emotions. He has also become quite the painter! I attribute these changes to the loving and creative space that Sam and Renee have cultivated at Mud Club. In addition, the community that has emerged around Mud Club to include parents, kids, teachers, interns, and grandparents has helped us feel at home and already rooted in this new town. It’s truly been a magical experience for us and we recommend it to anyone with young kids in the area." - Apollonya