Wild Roots is a year-round, all-weather outdoor children’s class in Staten Island, NY. Classes focus on unstructured play and imaginative exploration and provide a range of activities including a mud kitchen, obstacle course, water play, sensory tables, discovery zones, and more!

At Wild Roots, we:

• welcome children from all backgrounds and abilities
• inspire kids to get their hands dirty and feet wet
• foster early connections with the environment
• encourage children to engage with nature, build with natural and recycled materials, and let their imaginations flourish
• provide a safe and nurturing space for children to climb, dig, run, jump, and explore
• allow kids to develop physical skills, expand their imaginations, and build social connections

About Us:

Wild Roots is a welcoming and inclusive nature-based outdoor playgroup that invites all children to connect with nature and embrace the joys of outdoor exploration. Emphasizing unstructured play in a natural setting, Wild Roots encourages children from all backgrounds and abilities to discover the wonders of the earth firsthand. Wild Roots is a lively arena for children to engage with nature, build with natural materials, and let their imaginations flourish. We provide a safe and nurturing space for children to climb, dig, run, and jump, while developing physical skills, expanding their imaginations, and building social connections.

At Wild Roots, we’re passionate about guiding each unique child in their growth, curiosity, and love for the world around them. By encouraging kids to get their hands dirty and their feet wet, we are not only creating fun learning opportunities but also planting the seeds of respect and care for our planet in the hearts of our young members. Join our Wild Roots family, where young minds can root deeply in the wonders of the wild and thrive in a vibrant, inclusive community.

Wild Roots Explorers LLC was co-founded by sisters and native Staten Island moms, Angela and Melissa Foo.

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