• Nature Niños Fall 2026 Tiny Trees Registration

    Homeschool Program | Thursday & Friday Session (Ages 4-8 years old). Complete the registration form for Fall 2026, including program participation, student and guardian details, health and emergency information, pickup authorization, fundraising interest, tuition selection, and electronic signature.
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  • Program & Interest

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  • Notes for Families

  • Please click the image below to be redirected to our website for all basic information about our classes including; family hike days, on-site policies, class preparation, inclement weather policies, etc. 

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  • QUICK FAQ for Families:


    Class Locations
    Classes will be held in public, open spaces in or around Albuquerque. Final locations will be listed in the Family Handbook, which will be sent approximately two weeks before classes begin. 

     

    Volunteer Requirement
    Each registration requires one parent/guardian to volunteer during one class date in the semester. Volunteer sign-up information will be included in the Fall Family Handbook and a link is included here as well: Family Volunteer Form. Families may also be invited to serve as guest speakers when they have relevant outdoor skills or knowledge to share.


    Class Minimum
    A minimum of 12 students is required to run each session. If enrollment is too low for an AM or PM session, families may choose a refund or transfer to the other available session.

     

    After Registration
    A confirmation email will be sent within 72 hours after registration from the Nature Ninos team. This email will also follow up with any missing documentation for your child(ren). 


    Fall 2026 Dates and Times
    Fall 2026 runs from the week of August 31 through December 18. The semester spans 16 weeks with 15 actual classes. There will be no programming during Thanksgiving week, November 23-27, 2026. 

    ● Thursday AM Session: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    ● Thursday PM Session: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
    ● Friday AM Session: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    ● Friday PM Session: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
    ●First Thursday class: September 3, 2026; final Thursday class: December 17, 2026; 
    First Friday class: September 4, 2026; final Friday class: December 18, 2026


    Week 1 for Tiny Trees is a 1-hour class that includes a 30 minute parent meeting and a chance to meet our staff. 

    Costs for the Semester

    The source form lists a semester fee of $275 or two payments of $137.50. 

    Nature Niños works to reduce financial barriers to outdoor programming. Families who need to discuss payment barriers may contact Executive Director Sarah Candelaria at sarah@natureninos.org. Fundraising opportunities may be available.

    No partial or full refunds will be provided after September 4th, 2026. 

    Often times our payment link is missed at the end of this form. Here is an additional like to make the semester payment: Fall 2026 Payment Link. 

     

    New Family Referral Discount
    When a currently enrolled family refers a new family that registers, the referring family may receive $40 off one child’s semester registration. For split-payment registrations, the discount may be divided between the two payments. The discount applies once per newly referred family, regardless of the number of children that family registers. Referral discounts support community growth, stronger relationships, and sustainable class enrollment. 

  • Student Information

  • Birth Date*
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  • Parent / Legal Guardian Information

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  • Would you like to add a second Parent or Legal Guardian to your child's registration form?
  • Emergency Contacts

  • Please provide an Emergency Contact for your child:
  • It is our policy to contact the parent or guardian as soon as possible in the event of a serious accident or injury or if class ends early due to unforseen weather circumstances. If contact information changes after registration, please notify the program educators so your information can be updated.

  • Health, Medical, Allergy & Medication Information

  • To reduce the spread of illness, families should keep children home when they are exhibiting signs of illness. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to:

     

    • Fever above 100.9°F
    • Nausea
    • Sore throat
    • Headache
    • Cough
    • Diarrhea
    • Vomiting

    Symptoms including fever, vomiting, or diarrhea must have been gone for 24 hours before the child returns to class. If a child develops symptoms during class, an educator will contact the parent/guardian for immediate pick-up. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, emergency contacts will be called.


    A parent/guardian may also be asked to pick up a child when an illness prevents participation or creates a need for care beyond what the program can provide.

     

    All fields below are required. If nothing applies, enter “NONE.”

  • Pickup Authorization

  • For the safety of all participants, your child will only be released to individuals listed on this form. To add or update names, communicate the change directly to program educators and inform your child. Children will not be released to anyone not listed on the form. Proof of identification will be required. Enter the full names of all adults authorized to pick up the student:
  • Committee or Board Interest

  • Interested in getting more involved? We'd love to connect with family members who are interested in serving on the Nature Niños Board of Directors or joining a fundraising committee to help expand opportunities for youth and families. If you'd like to learn more, please let us know below!

  • General Release & Liability Waiver

  • General Release & Liability Waiver
  • Payment Information

  • Once you click the link below, you'll be redirected to our secure payment platform, Zeffy. After completing your payment, please return to this registration form to finish and submit your registration.
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  • By submitting the form and entering initials, the signer confirms that they are the parent or legal guardian of the named participant and are at least 18 years old.

     

    • I consent to emergency medical treatment or general medical care for the named student by authorized personnel when
      reasonably necessary.
    • I understand that the named participant will only be released to individuals listed in the authorization section, unless an
      approved update is provided.
    • I give permission for my child to attend class and participate in program activities.
    • I authorize Nature Niños New Mexico to use my child’s photograph, testimony, or video in promotional materials, including
      web, print, and media.
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