DIAMOND HILL EXPLORERS

Outdoor Learning & Nature Play

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Program overview

Join Ocean State Kids & The Diamond Hill Explorers, hosted weekly in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Let’s allow our local outdoor spaces to be the backdrop to our children’s natural sense of wonder and curiosity. Through fall activities like forest exploration, nature identification, arts & crafts, music and more, we aim to create unique experience that your kid's will look forward to each and every week. Additionally, we are focused on helping parents by providing them with resources to educate and consciously connect with their children everyday.

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0 - 5 Years

Cumberland, Rhode Island

April 2025 (14 weeks)

Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bethanie Volpe

$125.00

BACK TO PROGRAMS

MEET YOUR YOUR

GROUP LEADER

Bethanie Volpe

Embracing my role as a mother of two amazing children, Kingsley (3) and Eleanore (1), I’m Fully immersed in the joys and challenges of my “mom era”. My days are dedicated to curating meaningful experiences that foster my children’s growth and confidence. Beyond motherhood, I’m passionate about real estate, my book clubs and forging new friendships within the community. Bethanie is the Diamond Hill Explorers Group Leader, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

MEET THE TEAM

Ocean State Kids Outdoor Learning + Nature Play

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principles

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PARENT PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE

Parent participation is required & it’s our goal to provide parents the opportunity to be your child’s best teacher and strongest advocate for their learning. As parents, you play a pivotal role in cultivating a love for learning.

PROTECTING CHILDHOOD

Ocean State Kids is committed to protecting childhood at all costs by allowing children to explore and learn in nature, free from the constraints of a structured system, embracing the freedom to develop at their own pace.

GROUP LEADERS ARE VOLUNTEERS

Group leaders serve as a vital link for families exploring alternative learning and we are truly grateful for the parents volunteering their time to make a difference in our community.

NATURE IS THE BEST CLASSROOM

We believe that young children thrive when given the freedom to explore their interests in a nurturing setting and we see nature as the ultimate classroom, helping them grow into well-rounded, remarkable individuals

WE GATHER SMALL

We aim to keep our program attendance small to maintain sustained focus and productivity, avoid overstimulation for younger children, and preserve the peacefulness of the day. Programs are typically limited to 15 - 18 families.

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE

Our Director of Education ensures that every program offers activities tailored to the developmental needs of each child.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

100% of our programs are outdoors, which allow children to engage in daily activities that enhance their physical abilities and endurance.

MILD STRUCTURE

Even though we provide weekly activities, we do our best to resist the urge to over-schedule with structured activities. If your child prefers just to play, they are still developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and resilience.

NURTURE NOTES

We implement daily practices for the parents through our Nurture Notes, a series of flash cards providing simple conscious parenting challenges, affirmations & insight.

AFFORDABILITY

Keeping the programs under $10 a day is our ultimate goal. You can learn more on our Program Cost Transparency page.

FUELING THE FUN

To ensure our kids are meeting their dietary needs, families are asked to participate in a snack rotation, where each parent is responsible for bringing snacks during one week.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

HELPING OCEAN STATE KIDS

Grow

LEARN MORE

0 - 5 Years

Cumberland, Rhode Island

April 2025 (14 weeks)

Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bethanie Volpe

$125.00

MEET YOUR YOUR

GROUP LEADER

GROUP LEADER

Bethanie Volpe

principles

PARENT PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE

Parent participation is required & it’s our goal to provide parents the opportunity to be your child’s best teacher and strongest advocate for their learning. As parents, you play a pivotal role in cultivating a love for learning.

PROTECTING CHILDHOOD

Ocean State Kids is committed to protecting childhood at all costs by allowing children to explore and learn in nature, free from the constraints of a structured system, embracing the freedom to develop at their own pace.

GROUP LEADERS ARE VOLUNTEERS

Group leaders serve as a vital link for families exploring alternative learning and we are truly grateful for the parents volunteering their time to make a difference in our community.

NATURE IS THE BEST CLASSROOM

We believe that young children thrive when given the freedom to explore their interests in a nurturing setting and we see nature as the ultimate classroom, helping them grow into well-rounded, remarkable individuals

WE GATHER SMALL

We aim to keep our program attendance small to maintain sustained focus and productivity, avoid overstimulation for younger children, and preserve the peacefulness of the day. Programs are typically limited to 15 - 18 families.

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE

Our Director of Education ensures that every program offers activities tailored to the developmental needs of each child.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

100% of our programs are outdoors, which allow children to engage in daily activities that enhance their physical abilities and endurance.

MILD STRUCTURE

Even though we provide weekly activities, we do our best to resist the urge to over-schedule with structured activities. If your child prefers just to play, they are still developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and resilience.

NURTURE NOTES

We implement daily practices for the parents through our Nurture Notes, a series of flash cards providing simple conscious parenting challenges, affirmations & insight.

AFFORDABILITY

Keeping the programs under $10 a day is our ultimate goal. You can learn more on our Program Cost Transparency page.

FUELING THE FUN

To ensure our kids are meeting their dietary needs, families are asked to participate in a snack rotation, where each parent is responsible for bringing snacks during one week.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

HELPING OCEAN STATE KIDS

Grow

STAY UPDATED ON PROGRAMS, LITERACAY IN NATURE, DRIFTS & EVENTS.