Enrichment Classes
Early Elementary:.
5-8 year olds
9:00am-11:00am Wednesdays
Each session we will narrow our focus in one area: kitchen gardens, beneficial insects, backyard ecology, etc. culminating in a scientific notebook. Throughout the year we will discuss overarching principles of Earth care and management, while practicing the scientific method. Students will learn through play and discovery, with hands-on sensory experiences. Students will create elements to incorporate into their own backyard or patio.
Upper Elementary:.
8-11 year olds
3:00pm-5:00pm Tuesdays
This course will include a general overview of plants and animals, to include their interactions and how those interactions shape the environment. We will discuss gardening with ecology in mind, special contributions of Florida native species, how to attract beneficial insects to our garden, and why they are important. Throughout the year, we will practice using the scientific method, documenting our learning in a scientific notebook. Students will create elements to incorporate these principles into their own backyard or patio.
Middle Grades:.
11-13 year olds
9:00am-11:00am Tuesdays
This course will utilize nature of science principles to conduct investigations, collect & analyze data, and draw conclusions based on that data. We will discuss biodiversity as well as ecological principles of caring for our land. We will use project based learning to take an in-depth look at plants and animals, to include Florida native species and beneficial organisms. Students will be able to apply these principles in their own backyard or patio.
Family Class
Children 5+
1:00pm-3:00pm
First Wednesday of Each Month
When families learn together, they grow together!
Each month we will invite parents to join their children in a fun learning opportunity! Topics include butterfly gardens, starting a kitchen garden, attracting backyard birds, and so much more! Each class will include a take-home component to help you get started in your own backyard or patio. Classes are independent of each other, so you can sign up for the topics that interest your family.
$35.00/class first child
$20.00 for each addl child
Class Fees
Class fees vary based on content and length of class.
Cost of class includes materials fee.
More information can be found on registration form by clicking links above.
Non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 will reserve a spot for your child.
Class Schedules
Fall Semester August 29, 2023 – November 15, 2023
Spring Semester January 9, 2024 – April 24, 2024
- Spring Break March 18 – 22, 2024
Why Outdoor Learning?
Outdoor learning helps children develop creativity, problem-solving skills, independence, and confidence.
Outdoor learning improves physical, mental, and emotional health in children.
Outdoor learning motivates students to work together cooperatively, improving social skills and communication, as well as conflict management.
Outdoor learning leads to better long-term knowledge retention, versus learning indoors.
Plus, its just plain fun!!!
