Growing Outdoors at Brookside Elementary
Winter Trimester Programs – Happening Now!
Winter Registration Deadline – November 30th!
Winter Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Winter Trimester Exploratories will begin on Monday, December 5th.
- Exploratories will meet 7-9 times, depending on the day of the week and the grade level.
- Exploratories take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.
- Exploratories are divided into three age groups: Kindergarten, First-Third Grade, and Fourth-Fifth Grade.
- Registration must be completed and submitted online.
- If you have credit left over from the school closures in March 2020, it will applied automatically when you check out.
*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Winter Trimester (December 5 – February 16).
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Winter Yoga & Meditation! – 1:20pm – 2:20pm – Click here to view flier
Each week children will learn age-appropriate traditional yoga poses that build strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility, in addition to breathing practices that develop inner calm, mind-body awareness, concentration, confidence, compassion and patience – all tools that will last a lifetime! Children who practice yoga regularly are more relaxed, centered and steady.
Cost: $180 (7 Classes) Class Dates: December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 23, 30; February 6 (No Class: December 26; January 2, 16; February 13)
3D Paper Art: Globetrotters! – 1:20pm – 2:20pm
In this unique art class, we’ll take a trip around the world, using folded paper to help us explore countries and cities around the globe! As we learn about different cultures and places, our instructor will guide students through cutting, folding, and shaping sheets of paper into some of earth’s greatest and most wonderful landmarks, buildings, and natural features. We’ll dive into history, seeing how ancient civilizations have left their mark on the earth, and see many modern-day features and lifestyles that countries are known for. So, hop on board as we fold our way through this 3D paper adventure across the globe!
Cost: $150 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7 (No Class: December 27; January 3; February 14)
Hip Hop Dance! – 1:20pm – 2:20pm – Click here to view flier
Are you ready to ROCK! Learn the basic techniques of dance and how to move to the beat. We promote a healthy lifestyle through fun, physical activity that encourages self-expression through music and movement. This is a performance-based class, designed to help students gain confidence and self-esteem. We teach age-appropriate dance routines to pop music and classics from the past!
Cost: $205 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9 (No Class: December 29; January 5; February 16)
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Each week children will learn age-appropriate traditional yoga poses that build strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility, in addition to breathing practices that develop inner calm, mind-body awareness, concentration, confidence, compassion and patience – all tools that will last a lifetime! Children who practice yoga regularly are more relaxed, centered and steady.
Cost: $200 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2, 16)
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Viridian Art – Winter Animals Theme! – 2:40pm – 3:40pm –Click here to view flier
Join our talented viridian art instructors on campus, after school! We will create several amazing pieces of finished art, including drawing, watercolors, acrylics, sculpting, and more.
Cost: $235 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2, 16)
Academic Chess! – 2:40pm – 3:40pm – Click here to view flier!
We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. Children participating in our program: Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills; Have better concentration and mental discipline; Gain confidence and have lots of FUN!!! All students in the chess club receive an exclusive Academic Chess workbook, prizes for good sportsmanship and participate in the “BIG TOURNAMENT” on the last day where all kids take home a prize! New and returning students are welcome!
Cost: $210 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)
LEGOs Engineering Adventure! – 1:10pm – 2:10pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
So you want to be an engineer or architect? Well what are you waiting for? This is your chance! Join us as we put our engineering skills to the test to pair up to build bridges, vehicles and more. We’ll learn about different types of careers for you to explore. Do you want to build bridges? Then civil engineering might be the job for you. Want to design the next cool electric car? Then you may be destined to become an automotive engineer. Come learn, build and experience engineering adventures with us!
Cost: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:10.
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Glass Art Fusion! – 1:10pm – 2:10pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
Click here for a neat video about Fireglass Studio!
Growing Outdoors and Fire Glass Studio are proud to offer a unique art enrichment program! In this class, participants will discover the amazing world of fused-glass and mixed-media. Each student will create beautiful projects such as candle holders, holiday ornaments, small dishes, suncatchers, and much more. Come learn how to cut, shape, and form glass to make amazing artworks out of glass and other media too!
Cost: $260 + $35 Materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:10.
Readers’/Writers’ Workspace – 2:10pm – 3:00pm
Also known as “Homework Club”, Readers’/Writers’ Workspace provides a structured and quiet area for students to go to after their exploratory and tackle their schoolwork before heading home. With a small staff to student ratio, we’re there to help keep students on task and focused so they can use their time wisely! If students need assistance in any particular area of study, be it writing, math, spelling, social studies, or general organizational skills, we can assist and coach! Parents are encouraged to communicate any specific areas of focus to our site coordinator so that we can help each student be most successful. Computers will be available for students who have online homework to complete. *Students should come prepared with a book to read each week.
(On Wednesdays, add Readers’/Writers’ Workspace after LEGOs or Glass Art Fusion!)
Cost: $105 (50 minutes – 9 classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4)
Woodworking – Delivery Truck Project! – 2:40pm – 3:40pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
Your package is on its way! With the creation of the Interstate Highway System to connect major cities across America, Trucking has become one of the most important ways that we transport packages, food, liquids, building materials, and more, all over the nation. Did you know that last year, delivery trucks were responsible for hauling over 72% of all items shipped within the United States? That’s a lot of stuff! In this class, you’ll get to build your very own model delivery truck out of wood, complete with wheels and room in the trailer to store your belongings! Trained instructors teach you how to safely cut, glue, sand, and more. At the end of the session, you’ll add your own touches to make your delivery truck one of a kind!
Cost: $290 + $35 Materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5)
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Hip Hop Dance! – 2:40pm – 3:40pm – Click here to view flier
Are you ready to ROCK! Learn the basic techniques of dance and how to move to the beat. We promote a healthy lifestyle through fun, physical activity that encourages self-expression through music and movement. This is a performance-based class, designed to help students gain confidence and self-esteem. We teach age-appropriate dance routines to pop music and classics from the past!
Cost: $225 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5)
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Join our talented viridian art instructors on campus, after school! We will create several amazing pieces of finished art, including drawing, watercolors, acrylics, sculpting, and more.
Cost: $235 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2, 16)
Academic Chess! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flier!
We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. Children participating in our program: Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills; Have better concentration and mental discipline; Gain confidence and have lots of FUN!!! All students in the chess club receive an exclusive Academic Chess workbook, prizes for good sportsmanship and participate in the “BIG TOURNAMENT” on the last day where all kids take home a prize! New and returning students are welcome!
Cost: $210 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)
LEGOs Engineering Adventure! – 1:10pm – 2:10pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
So you want to be an engineer or architect? Well what are you waiting for? This is your chance! Join us as we put our engineering skills to the test to pair up to build bridges, vehicles and more. We’ll learn about different types of careers for you to explore. Do you want to build bridges? Then civil engineering might be the job for you. Want to design the next cool electric car? Then you may be destined to become an automotive engineer. Come learn, build and experience engineering adventures with us!
Cost: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:10.
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Glass Art Fusion! – 1:10pm – 2:10pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
Click here for a neat video about Fireglass Studio!
Growing Outdoors and Fire Glass Studio are proud to offer a unique art enrichment program! In this class, participants will discover the amazing world of fused-glass and mixed-media. Each student will create beautiful projects such as candle holders, holiday ornaments, small dishes, suncatchers, and much more. Come learn how to cut, shape, and form glass to make amazing artworks out of glass and other media too!
Cost: $260 + $35 Materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:10.
Readers’/Writers’ Workspace – 2:10pm – 3:00pm
Also known as “Homework Club”, Readers’/Writers’ Workspace provides a structured and quiet area for students to go to after their exploratory and tackle their schoolwork before heading home. With a small staff to student ratio, we’re there to help keep students on task and focused so they can use their time wisely! If students need assistance in any particular area of study, be it writing, math, spelling, social studies, or general organizational skills, we can assist and coach! Parents are encouraged to communicate any specific areas of focus to our site coordinator so that we can help each student be most successful. Computers will be available for students who have online homework to complete. *Students should come prepared with a book to read each week.
(On Wednesdays, add Readers’/Writers’ Workspace after LEGOs or Glass Art Fusion!)
Cost: $105 (50 minutes – 9 classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4)
Woodworking – Delivery Truck Project! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
Your package is on its way! With the creation of the Interstate Highway System to connect major cities across America, Trucking has become one of the most important ways that we transport packages, food, liquids, building materials, and more, all over the nation. Did you know that last year, delivery trucks were responsible for hauling over 72% of all items shipped within the United States? That’s a lot of stuff! In this class, you’ll get to build your very own model delivery truck out of wood, complete with wheels and room in the trailer to store your belongings! Trained instructors teach you how to safely cut, glue, sand, and more. At the end of the session, you’ll add your own touches to make your delivery truck one of a kind!
Cost: $290 + $35 Materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5)
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What are the Covid-19 Procedures for Growing Outdoors?
Following updated guidance from the CDC and the California Department of Public Health, masks became optional during Spring 2022 Growing Outdoors programs. As we enter the 2022-2023 school year, we will continue to monitor guidance and requirements, and adjust accordingly, as needed.
What happened to the credit I received when schools closed in March 2020?
Why aren’t Discovery Kindergarten (DK) exploratories offered?
What happens on Wednesdays after school gets out before the exploratories begin?
What happens if my child participates in Club Oak Park?
What do I do if my child has to miss an exploratory day?
Why does registration close before the first day of each exploratory?
Why are the exploratories divided into trimesters?
Why are the exploratories priced differently?
What does my exploratory tuition pay for?
- We have a Site Coordinator on campus from before the first program begins until the last child is picked up!
- There is a Growing Outdoors Exploratory Leader in each class! Our trained staff person is there to focus on the students’ well-being, while the Vendor or Program Specialist will handle the instruction of the activity.
- We are dedicated to offering the highest quality after-school programs to our families! Each exploratory has a Vendor or Program Specialist who provides specialized and exciting instruction. To make this possible, each has a fee of their own which makes up the bulk of our exploratory pricing.
- Each school district requires use rental fees for all indoor and outdoor exploratory locations. These fees go directly back to your school district!