Description
Earth Club is an 8 week program consisting of three hour classes on Saturdays with different topics each week. Ages 9 to 12.
This science, adventure, and play program builds skills needed to connect with nature on a deep level. Earth Club devotes time to species identification, nature journaling, wildlife observation and tracking, measurement techniques, foraging and other ‘hard skills’ needed by every naturalist.
Play and adventure are also important at Earth Club! Naturalist Garth’s catalog of nature games is extensive, and playing these games will add additional skills such as moving silently and with stealth, teamwork, close observation, sensory focus, and more. As for adventure, Hidden Villa’s wild lands beg to be explored, and fresh discoveries may await around any curve of the trail!
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Price
$400 for 8, 3 hour classes. Price includes adult participation if desired.
Scholarship assistance is available according to need. Please reach out to [email protected] with inquiries.
Good to Know
Each family that registers a student will be invited to send an adult to take a turn as a chaperone and tag along on at least one club meeting per session. A minimum of one extra adult per meeting is required for transparency and safety. Our adventures will also maintain radio contact with office personnel at all times for another layer of safety preparedness. A signup sheet for chaperone duty will be available on the first day of each session.
This program runs rain or shine and is held mostly outdoors. Students should dress according to the weather and wear closed toe shoes. They should arrive with a backpack containing snacks, water bottle, a sketchbook or journal, pencils, and a change of clothes in case we get wet.
Students should leave phones and other electronics at home.
Who Is This For?
Children ages 9-12.
Duration
Classes take place on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm for 8 Saturdays. Session dates are listed below.
When registering, please choose the start date for your desired session and this will include all 8 dates in the program. Please carefully check your schedule before signing up. We are unable to offer make-up classes. The first week is mandatory to attend as we give important information about procedures and safety.
Fall Session: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 (Please note there will be no class held on 10/18)
Winter Session: 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31