🌈🌿 NNS Field Guide for Families:
Philosophy, Pedagogy, & Practical Info 🐿️🌿
2026-2027 School Hours and Tuition Schedule - ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!
NOLA Nature School operates 5-days a week from August through May (excepting holidays and breaks). The school day runs from 8 a.m. to 330 pm, while aftercare runs from 330 pm to 530 pm and is included with the price of tuition in order to better serve the working caretakers of our community.
Tuition:
5 day, full-day: $1,350/mo.*
3-day full-day (MWF): $875/mo.*
2-day full-day (TTh) $600/mo.*
*Plus an additional $250 non-refundable enrollment fee. One month’s deposit due up front. Limited half-day slots may also be available. Contact info@nolanatureschool.com to inquire.
#FYI:
Families are solely responsible for dropping off + picking up students on all Nest Days, Park Excursion Days, Field Trips, & Family Celebrations at the Nest.
On Field Trips, referred to as "Family Fun Days," staff will meet families &/or pre-arranged carpool chaperones at the location of the trip; being that staff assist with organizing & supporting the excursion, they will not lead students directly, thus allowing them to focus on ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, & on schedule. Similarly, for Family Celebrations at the Nest, staff are present to assist with programming & safety responsibilities & so students & any guests must remain under the care of attending family members.
Thank you in advance for your understanding & let the good times roll! <3
AUGUST 2025
All August programming will take place at The Nest – 2503 Columbus St.
Wed 08/13 – Family Play Date (Half-Day 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) + Clothes/Gear Swap !
Thu 08/14 – Family Play Date (Half-Day 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) + Clothes/Gear Swap !
Fri 08/15 – First Full Day of School !!!
SEPTEMBER 2025
Programming continues at The Nest – 2503 Columbus St.
Mon 09/01 – Labor Day (No School)
OCTOBER 2025
We’ll gradually transition to our excursion locations by adding one day per week. Mondays & Fridays remain at The Nest.
Wed 10/10 – 12:30–5:30 PM Professional Development (Half-Day for Students)
Mon 10/13 – Wed 10/15 – Fall Break (No School)
Thu 10/30 – Pumpkin Patch Family Field Trip – Ms. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch, Albany, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
Fri 10/31 – Class Halloween Party! Aftercare ends 5:00 PM (Trick or Treat time! )
NOVEMBER 2025
Fri 11/21 – NNS Giving Thanks Family Feast (Drop-off at 8:00 AM, Party 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Half-Day)
Mon 11/24 – Fri 11/28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
DECEMBER 2025
Thu 12/18 – NNS Family Holiday Party (Drop-off at 8:00 AM, Party 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Half-Day)
Fri 12/19 – Staff PD & Records Day (No School)
Mon 12/22 – Tues 01/05 – Winter Break (No School)
JANUARY 2026
Mon 01/05 – Conferences (By appointment; No School)
Tue 06– School Resumes
Thu 08– Class New Year Party (for T/Th friends)
Fri 09– Class New Year Party (for M/W/F friends)
Mon 19– Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
FEBRUARY 2026
Wed 02/04– Class LOVE Day Party (for M/W/F friends)
Thu 02/05– Class LOVE Day Party (for T/Th friends)
Thu 02/12– Family Mardi Gras Party at The Nest (Drop-off at 8:00 AM, Party 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Half-Day, No Aftercare)
Fri 02/13 – Fri 02/20 – Mardi Gras Break (No School)
MARCH 2026
Thu 03/26 – Strawberry Patch Family Field Trip – Ms. Heather’s Farm, Albany, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
Fri 03/27 – Fri April 03 – Spring Break (No School)
APRIL 2026
Wed 04/01 – Fri 04/03 – Spring Break Cont. from March (No School)
Mon 04/06 – School Resumes
Fri 04/24 – Sugar Roots Farm Field Trip – 10701 Willow Dr, New Orleans, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
MAY 2026
All May programming will take place at The Nest – 2503 Columbus St.
Mon 05/04 – Fri 05/08 – Teacher Appreciation Week!
Fri 05/08– Half-Day for Students (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) PD & Teacher Luncheon
Fri 05/15– Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Family Field Trip – 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy, Marrero, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
Fri 05/22 – NNS Branching Ceremony Family Celebration (Half-Day, Last Day of School)
05/Mon 25 – Fri 05/29 – Staff Inservice & Summer Camp Prep Week (No School)