Welcome to Sunbeam Nature School
We offer a mixed-age outdoor learning experience for children in Sonoma County—rooted in connection, guided by the rhythm of nature, and nourished by a loving family community.
Core Sunbeam Programs
Outdoor Co-op Program
Ages 2-8 | M-F 8:45am-12:30pm
Our nature-based, child-led Co-op is a warm and welcoming alternative to traditional preschool. Rooted in community, connection, and trust, we follow the rhythms of the seasons and the interests of the children ages 2-6 years old.
We have a low 1:4 adult-to-child ratio and a shared commitment from parents and teachers to create a space where children are free to move, feel, wonder, and grow in connection with nature and one another.
Enrolling for Fall 2025 - Space Limited!
Afternoon Nature Program
Ages 4-10 | M-Th 12:30pm-2pm
Our afternoon program offers children ages 4–10 years old the freedom to explore, play, and connect with nature after school. Held on our peaceful two-acre farm, these programs blend seasonal crafts, gardening, animal care, games, and storytelling with plenty of unstructured outdoor time.
Rooted in joy and curiosity, this time is for children to get grounded and unwind (screen-free), move their bodies, and connect with nature and community.
Enrolling for Fall 2025 - Space Limited!
Seasonal Day Camps
Ages 2-10 | M-F Most School Days Off
Our Seasonal Day Camps offer a nature-based experience year-round during school breaks and certain holidays. Open to children ages 4–10, our camps are filled with outdoor play, animal care, hands-on crafts, gardening, storytelling, and exploration.
Curiosity, creativity, and care guide the day as kids move, create, belong, while connecting with nature, learning new skills, and haveing fun while school is out
Seasonal Day Camps are Open Now!
Sunbeam—a truly child-centered outdoor learning experience in Petaluma, CA.
Birthed in response to the needs of children and families who believe that learning should be relational, liberatory, and grounded in trust, Sunbeam is a living, evolving space where children are safe, seen, and supported.
Here, education is more than instruction or performance—it is a lifelong journey of curiosity that is forever evolving and carrying us through life with confidence, compassion, and perspective.