Sunbeam Nature School
Rooted in connection, guided by the rhythm of nature, and nourished by a loving community of families: at Sunbeam our mission is to affirm and celebrate each child’s innate love of learning and creativity, by recognizing and nurturing their natural instincts to play, move, and connect.
Earth-based learning for the new generation, located in west Petaluma, CA
Sunbeam Programs
Morning Program
Age Groups 2-5 & 5-8
Monday-Friday 8:45am-12:30pm
Afternoon Program
Age Groups 3-6 & 7-12
Monday-Friday 12:45pm-5:00pm
Seasonal Day Camps
Age Groups 3-6 & 7-12
Monday-Friday 8:45am-2:30pm
"What's important is that children have an opportunity to bond with nature, to learn to love it, before being asked to heal its wounds."
—David Sobel, 1996
Explore the guiding principles behind our approach to education.