AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
2025 FALL AFTER SCHOOL DATES:
This program takes place on the following Tuesdays from 2:40pm to 5pm. Students are picked up at Isabella Bird by our staff, and together we walk over to Bluff Lake Nature Center.
Session 1: September 9th, September 16th, September 23rd, September 30th, October 7th
Session 2: October 21st, October 28th, November 4th, November 11th, November 18th
Give your child a fun, educational opportunity in the natural world! Through games and activities, we will learn about the environment while exploring the diverse habitats of Bluff Lake. Students ages 5-12 are eligible. See our nature-based educational themes below!
Core Themes Covered through After School
*The below themes are examples, not all encompassing. The actual content we cover is heavily influenced by the interest of the participants.
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We provide a safe space for students to develop interpersonal skills such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, and effective communication by implementing activities that involve teamwork and critical thinking. We want your student to have fun and make friends!
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Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills to identify animal adaptations in mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects, as well as learn about the different trees and plants that live at Bluff Lake.
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Students will have the opportunity to learn how to build fires structures, build shelters, create sparks, tie knots, adequately prepare themselves for an outdoor adventure, read maps, and navigate using a compass.
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Students will have the opportunity to learn how to be stewards of the earth. Students may talk about the ethical value that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources, as well as learn about the complex relationship between humans and nature.
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Students will have the opportunity to build and run science experiments. An example of this is building a beaver dam using their knowledge of beavers.
The cost is $200 for a once a week, 5 week program. After school care is FREE for students who qualify for scholarships. Click here to apply for a scholarship.