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MY GROWN-UP AND ME

Join us with your grown up for a fun play group in the park!

Toddler: Play Adventures will bring materials for me to play with that I can use in any way I imagine! You can talk with your friends about me! I can socialize with kids my age! Please, it'll be fun!

Grown up: Well, hmm, when is it? Where is it?

Toddler:   Monday, Tuesday 9:30am-11:00am  at Rahilly Park and Friday from 9:00am-11:00am At Play Adventures site: 655 G Street!

Grown Up: Its probably insanely expensive! How much is it?

Toddler: Its only $3 each day! Subsidized tuition thanks to First Five Merced!

Grown Up: When does it start? 

Toddler: Starting Monday November 27th 2023. And guess what there are FREE monthly Workshops and FREE child care during those workshops! (you decide what the workshops are about from a list of topics!)

Grown Up: Do I need to register?

Toddler: Register here or just come and register there!

(Yes, this is a fictional Toddler or one with impeccable verbal skills)

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Check Out the Latest Dates Below

  • MGM (My Grown up and Me)
    MGM (My Grown up and Me)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 22
    Merced
    Apr 22, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Merced, 3400 Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95340, USA
    MGM is changing days and times of our play groups. Monday and Tuesday 9:30-11am @ Rahilly park and Fridays at Rahilly 9-10:30
  • MGM Workshop series
    MGM Workshop series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 22
    Merced
    Apr 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    parent can attend workshops while we watch your kids! AT NO COST to you! Sponsored By First Five
  • Summer Camp
    Summer Camp
    Tue, Jun 11
    Merced
    Jun 11, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jun 28, 2024, 4:30 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
  • Spring Break Camp
    Spring Break Camp
    Mon, Apr 01
    Play Adventures (Gate 5)
    Apr 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Apr 05, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Play Adventures (Gate 5), 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    Loose Parts, Outdoor, Child-led, Play-Based. You guys already know what we are about! Refer a friend and get a 10% discount on your rate.
  • Camp Bundle
    Camp Bundle
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 01
    Merced
    Apr 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Apr 05, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    Sign up now for all of our School Break Camps (Winter Break, Presidents Week, Spring break)
  • Escape from Adulthood Tickets
    Escape from Adulthood Tickets
    Sat, Mar 09
    Merced
    Mar 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    Here you can buy individual tickets to our fundraiser, Kids Gala child care tickets and additional totes. If you are multiple people, consider getting a sponsorship!
  • 'Escape from Adulthood' Fundraiser Sponsorship Packages
    'Escape from Adulthood' Fundraiser Sponsorship Packages
    Sat, Mar 09
    Merced
    Mar 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    March 9th! Throw away your stresses and join us for an evening of play, fun, and laughter! Re-discover the kid in you! Individual tickets and Kids Gala child care tickets go on sale January 17th!
  • My Grown Up and Me
    My Grown Up and Me
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 27
    Merced
    Feb 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Merced, 3400 Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95340, USA
    MGM is changing days and times of our play groups. Monday and Tuesday 9:30-11am @ Rahilly park and Fridays at Play Adventures location 9:00-11:00am
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 27
    Merced
    Feb 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Merced, 3400 Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95340, USA
    Play Adventures MGM program will be weekly on Monday at Rahilly Park and on Friday's from 9-11 at our site on G street. Caregivers must be present.
  • Junk Drive
    Junk Drive
    Wed, Feb 21
    Merced
    Feb 21, 2024, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    We are creating an IDEA store with your Junk: SCRAP is a Creative Reuse center and process arts education resource for teachers, parents, artists and professionals. We breathe new life into old arts and crafts supplies and reduce waste by diverting materials heading to landfill every year.
  • Presidents Week Camp
    Presidents Week Camp
    Mon, Feb 19
    Play Adventures (Gate 5)
    Feb 19, 2024, 8:00 AM – Feb 23, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Play Adventures (Gate 5), 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    Loose Parts, Outdoor, Child-led, Play-Based. You guys already know what we are about! Refer a friend and get a 10% discount on your rate.
  • Mon, Jan 29
    Merced
    Jan 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Merced, 600 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
  • My Grown Up and Me
    My Grown Up and Me
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jan 18
    Merced
    Jan 18, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Merced, 3400 Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95340, USA
    Play Adventures offers parents and children age 0-5 a chance to play using loose parts and become a community that believes in Outdoor, play-based, child led opportunities! Subsidized by First Five
  • Winter Break Camp
    Winter Break Camp
    Tue, Jan 02
    Merced
    Jan 02, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 05, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    Sign up Now for our winter break camp or get the Camp Bundle and secure your spot for all three upcoming breaks
  • My Grown Up and Me
    My Grown Up and Me
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 21
    Merced
    Dec 21, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Merced, 3400 Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95340, USA
    A time and space dedicated to creating a community of new families with children between the ages of 0-5. We will provide materials for the children to play and a playworker to raise awareness about child- led, play- based, outdoor opportunities. Workshops with child care also offered!
  • Thanksgiving Camp
    Thanksgiving Camp
    Mon, Nov 20
    Merced
    Nov 20, 2023, 8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2023, 4:00 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    A childhood experience for core memories!
  • Ribbon Cutting CEREMONY
    Ribbon Cutting CEREMONY
    Thu, Nov 16
    Merced
    Nov 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    We are so excited to be in our new space! Come celebrate with us!
  • Family Potluck
    Family Potluck
    Mon, Nov 06
    Merced
    Nov 06, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Merced, 655 G St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
    Sharing food is fun and yummy! Excited to have all the families together!

Ready To Sign Up For Our Forest Preschool Program?

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Schedule A Tour

Come see what we are all about! Families interested in our program are encouraged to schedule a tour. Contact us by clicking on the button below.

 

We can't wait to meet you!

Application

Is Play Adventures a good fit for your family? Submit an application with a non-refundable application fee of $50. The application fee is waived for families that qualify for a government subsidy or apply for financial aid. 

Get To Know You Visit

During this time the family shares valuable information to ensure continuity of care while the Director and Teachers share school policies, procedures, and routines. 

Registration

Enrollment paperwork is completed prior to the child's first day. To reserve a space, the family pays one month's tuition.

Information about our Forest Program 

Ages: 2 through 6 (Full day applicants must be toilet trained. Half day applicants may be toilet training) Afterschool Elementary school  agesTk-6th grade

Hours:                                                                Costs:

Full Day 7:30am -5:30pm                                 $1200 monthly

Preschool: 9:00am-2:00pm                              $800 monthly

Preschool Early Drop Off: 7:30am -2:00pm    $1000 monthly    

Clubhouse Afterschool:  2:00pm-5:30pm       $400 monthly

Transportation to After School                        $250 monthly

Drop In: 8-12   (flexible)                                    $60 daily

Application Fee: $100  unless you are applying for financial aid. 

  • Give to Play Adventures Scholarship Fund and help ensure all have child care.

  • Apply through Access for tuition assistance.    

  • Apply for assistance from Play Adventures Scholarship Fund

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