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  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • FAQ
    • Employment with APC
    • Request for Proposals and Applications
    • Contact Us
  • For Families
    • Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
    • Incredible Years
    • Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
    • Literacy Programs
    • NC Pre-K
    • Outdoor Learning Environment
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OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Located at the corner of River Road and Hodges Road in the Historic Glencoe Mill area.  It is a short walk on the gravel road from the main office at 2322 River Road.
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The BE ACTIVE in the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) program promotes the importance of outdoor learning in the lives of young children by connecting them with nature.

Outdoor Learning Environment in Alamance County

The Alamance Partnership for Children's Outdoor Learning Environment offers children an opportunity to connect with the natural world. 
We are thrilled to announce our Outdoor Learning Environment gained new great structures. These are two tree houses with a rope bridge (a wonderful place to perfect child’s balance and gain muscle strength) and a magical, whimsical fairy house, stirring up children’s imagination. We also added an easel for the budding artists. 
The Outdoor Learning Environment is open to the community and free to use any time. We feature:
  • a water flume
  • swinging bridges
  • spider web
  • mud kitchen
  • tire swing
  • teeter totter
  • and more!

For more information, please contact Monika Marszalek Early Childhood Specialist/Outdoor Learning
 (336) 513-0063 Ext.107
 mmarszalek@alamancechildren.org
 
The Outdoor Learning Environment is open every day year round. Come visit and explore with your child. 
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Visit our mud kitchen!


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The Magic of a Mud Kitchen!
Children benefit from messy, muddy play.
Dirt has microscopic bacteria that boost the immune system and increases serotonin. This hormone helps with mood (soothes, calms, helps us relax); sleep; wound healing; digestion; and bone health.
Mud is sensory. It boosts creativity and enhances fine motor skills.
Mud play is inclusive regardless of ability and developmental levels.

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Benefits of Outdoor Play

  • Reduces stress- in both children and adults
  • Improves attention functioning
  • Reduces ADHD symptoms and improves concentration
  • Promotes self-confidence
  • Advances physical fitness and gross motor development
  • Reduces sickness rates
  • Increases self-regulation
  • Supports reasoning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Produces positive social relations between children
  • Gives opportunity to practice newly acquired skills
  • Unstructured play
50 ways forest and outdoor learning experiences benefit child development


Our Mission

To help every young child grow, learn, and thrive.

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Alamance Partnership for Children
2322 River Road, Burlington NC 27217
(p) 336.513.0063
(f) 336.226.1152
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