Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly program for pre-K children that includes a lesson on a different topic every month, story time and short nature walk. Students get to know each other, grow their independence, and gain confidence in the outdoors with our skilled instructors.

The 9-month series will take place on the second Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30AM on the following dates:

September 10

October 8

November 12

December 10

January 14

February 11

March 11

April 8

May 13.

We understand that you may have children outside the 2-5-year-old range that need to come along with you to Polliwogs. You are welcome to keep them with you or for them to entertain themselves during the class. It is also fine with us if slightly older children participate.

When you register below, please register and pay for the number of children you expect to participate in the class each month! You can think about this through the lens of: will my child want to use the materials that they see the other kids using (magnifying lenses, eye droppers, stuffies)? We want to ensure we have enough for all children who would like to participate.

Registration Notes: *If you are purchasing tickets for multiple students, please write all of their names together in the same box, i.e. “Sam, Martie, and Alex Bradshaw” when registering. The form does not give you separate spaces to enter different names for each ticket.*

Cost: $125 for 1st child, $100 for additional siblings. Please contact bbradshaw@cliftoninstitute.org if you need to pay in installments and we can set that up. Additionally, we offer 2 scholarships to Polliwogs which you can apply for here.

Age: Children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver

Bring: Please bring a snack and drink. There will be a snack break.

Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall).

Registration is REQUIRED.

Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this series, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can open your spot to someone else. No refunds will be given upon registrant cancellation within 1 month of the program’s start date. No refunds will be given for any missed programs. You will be sent a liability waiver and medical form before the start of the program.

We look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!