El Nido is a nature-based Spanish immersion program designed for TK–2nd grade students, alumni,for children with early dismissal at Oakland school district or Berkeley school district and homeschoolers.

Held entirely in a forest setting, Nido offers the perfect balance of language learning and outdoor exploration. Through songs, games, movement, and art, children practice Spanish while developing a deep connection to the natural world.

The program is led by two highly experienced Forest School educators, Eva Sivill, one of the founders at Roots y Ramas Forest School who’s been an educator for multiple grades from preschool to 6th grade for over 15 years and Elena Topete with more than a decade as a Lead teacher at Escuelita del bosque, who bring years of expertise in both early childhood education and nature-based learning. Nido is more than an enrichment program—it’s a joyful, nurturing space for curiosity, creativity, and cultural connection to thrive.

Nido is offered Tuesday through Friday from 2pm to 5pm in a park in Berkeley. Location will be send over email once you sign up.

First session is 12 weeks - Starts Sept 30th to December 19th 2025. Limited spaces available!

4 days cost - $360/week ( 5 spaces )

3 days cost - $300/week (4 spaces)

2 day cost - $210/week (3 spaces)

Pay in full for 12 weeks, for 4 days/week and get 7% off!

Siblings get 10% off!