Growing Outdoors at Mariposa Elementary
Spring Trimester Exploratories – Happening Now!
Spring Trimester Registration Is Closed!
Spring Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Spring Trimester Exploratories begin on Monday, February 26th.
- Exploratories will meet 7-9 times, depending on the day of the week and the grade level.
- Exploratories take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week.
- Exploratories are divided into three age groups: TK-Kindergarten, First-Third Grade, and Fourth-Fifth Grade.
- Registration must be completed and submitted online.
- Any late registrations are at the discretion of the Growing Outdoors Director based on enrollment and staffing. All late registrations will be charged a fee of $25 per exploratory
*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Spring Trimester (February 26 – May 10).
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TK – Kindergarten Exploratories: Spring Trimester
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Young Ninjas! – 1:35pm – 2:30pm – Click here to view flier!
Discover your inner ninja! Young Ninjas is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, situational awareness, basic self-defense, and the all-important KI-YAH! Through skill training, fun games, creative challenges, and Pad work on foam targets, children develop self-confidence and learn to enjoy being physically active in a non-competitive setting. C’mon, how cool!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No Class: March 11; April 1)
Viridian Art: Spring Critters – Bugs, Butterflies, and Cute Baby Animals! – 1:35pm – 2:30pm – 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, mini sculptures, and more.
Cost: $320 (10 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No Class: April 2)
Adventures in Watercolor! – 1:10pm – 2:10pm
Here’s where you learn how to draw and paint! In this class, students learn the basics of painting pictures – from shadows, shapes, and colors to portraits, landscapes, and comics. Kids will end this program with new skills, greater confidence, and visual and creative thinking skills that will last a lifetime. All levels of experience are welcome! The class is taught by local painter Miles Lewis who will guide beginning students through fun fresh projects and happily help more advanced artists to develop the skills for their own picture ideas. All materials are included. Students will have paintings to take home every week.
Cost: $290 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No Class: March 6; April 3)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:10.
Professor Egghead: Egghead Inventors! – 1:35pm – 2:30pm – Click here to view flier!
This session, students become real-life inventors on Professors Egghead’s team as they experiment with awesome inventions like helicopters, rockets, and catapults and learn the science behind what makes them work! Then they’ll create their very own inventions to take home at the end of each class. At the end of the session, students will receive their degree proving they’re ready to go out and invent something amazing on their own!
Cost: $300 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 29; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
Hip Hop Dance! – 1:35pm – 2:30pm – 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: $240 (8 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8, 29, April 5)
1st – 3rd Grade Exploratories: Spring Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
Young Ninjas! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
Discover your inner ninja! Young Ninjas is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, situational awareness, basic self-defense, and the all-important KI-YAH! Through skill training, fun games, creative challenges, and Pad work on foam targets, children develop self-confidence and learn to enjoy being physically active in a non-competitive setting. C’mon, how cool!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No Class: March 11; April 1)
Viridian Art: Spring Critters – Bugs, Butterflies, and Cute Baby Animals! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – 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, mini sculptures, and more.
Cost: $320 (10 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No Class: April 2)
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Kinflow! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport that fuses fitness and mindfulness into an immersive sporting experience for all ages, genders, and skill levels alike. As both a sport and learning tool, it is inclusive in nature, promoting healthy competition, mental/physical fitness, and teamwork! For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com
Cost: $310 (10 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No Class: April 2)
Adventures in Watercolor! – 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Here’s where you learn how to draw and paint! In this class, students learn the basics of painting pictures – from shadows, shapes, and colors to portraits, landscapes, and comics. Kids will end this program with new skills, greater confidence, and visual and creative thinking skills that will last a lifetime. All levels of experience are welcome! The class is taught by local painter Miles Lewis who will guide beginning students through fun fresh projects and happily help more advanced artists to develop the skills for their own picture ideas. All materials are included. Students will have paintings to take home every week.
Cost: $290 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No Class: March 6; April 3)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:15.
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Academic Chess! – 1:15pm – 2:15pm
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students only
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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No Class: March 6; April 3)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:15.
Glass Art Fusion! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm
NEW PROJECTS!!! 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: $305 + $25 materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 29; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
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Professor Egghead: Egghead Inventors! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
This session, students become real-life inventors on Professors Egghead’s team as they experiment with awesome inventions like helicopters, rockets, and catapults and learn the science behind what makes them work! Then they’ll create their very own inventions to take home at the end of each class. At the end of the session, students will receive their degree proving they’re ready to go out and invent something amazing on their own!
Cost: $300 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 29; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
Woodworking – Helicopter Project! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
Whop whop whop! Do you hear the helicopter? How about making your very own in Woodworking?! Join the Spring Woodworking exploratory as you create this amazing wooden helicopter! This unique exploratory offers a hands-on experience that teaches important skills! Our trained instructors will teach you how to cut, glue, sand, and more to be able to complete the project using the skills you learn. At the end of the session, you will add your own touches to make your helicopter unique!
Cost: $250 + $45 materials fee (8 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8, 29, April 5)
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Hip Hop Dance! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – 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: $240 (8 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8, 29, April 5)
4th – 5th Grade Exploratories: Spring Trimester
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Snapology: Real World Robotics! – 3:20pm – 4:20pm
*This exploratory uses tablets for instructional purposes*
Build robotic models inspired by real life like alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic arms, and much more using LEGO® tech bricks. Get to know about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming!
Cost: $300 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No Class: March 11; April 1)
Kinflow! – 3:20pm – 4:20pm –
Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport that fuses fitness and mindfulness into an immersive sporting experience for all ages, genders, and skill levels alike. As both a sport and learning tool, it is inclusive in nature, promoting healthy competition, mental/physical fitness, and teamwork! For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com
Cost: $310 (10 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No Class: April 2)
Academic Chess! – 1:15pm – 2:15pm
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students
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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No Class: March 6; April 3)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:15.
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Adventures in Watercolor! – 1:15pm – 2:15pm
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students
Here’s where you learn how to draw and paint! In this class, students learn the basics of painting pictures – from shadows, shapes, and colors to portraits, landscapes, and comics. Kids will end this program with new skills, greater confidence, and visual and creative thinking skills that will last a lifetime. All levels of experience are welcome! The class is taught by local painter Miles Lewis who will guide beginning students through fun fresh projects and happily help more advanced artists to develop the skills for their own picture ideas. All materials are included. Students will have paintings to take home every week.
Cost: $290 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No Class: March 6; April 3)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:15.
Space Explorers and Young Engineers! – 3:20pm – 4:20pm – Click here to view flier!
Embark on an exciting journey through the cosmos and dive into the fascinating world of engineering with our Space Explorers and Young Engineers exploratory! This enriching program is specially designed for curious minds in 1st to 5th grade, offering a blend of cosmic wonders and hands-on engineering adventures.
Cost: $200 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 29; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
Woodworking – Helicopter Project! – 3:20pm – 4:20pm – Click here to view flier!
Whop whop whop! Do you hear the helicopter? How about making your very own in Woodworking?! Join the Spring Woodworking exploratory as you create this amazing wooden helicopter! This unique exploratory offers a hands-on experience that teaches important skills! Our trained instructors will teach you how to cut, glue, sand, and more to be able to complete the project using the skills you learn. At the end of the session, you will add your own touches to make your helicopter unique!
Cost: $250 + $45 materials fee (8 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8, 29, April 5)
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Why a new After-School Enrichment Program?
A few features of the Growing Outdoors program:
- We have a Site Coordinator on campus from before the first program begins until the last child is picked up! The Site Coordinator will be reachable by phone while program is running, have a health form for each child, a first aid kit, student lists, and release/emergency information.
- 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. Our staff person can help with any individual or emotional problems that may arise, so the instructor can focus on the activity as a whole. They will also handle attendance and dismissal (don’t forget to bring your picture ID!) so you can be sure that your child is well cared for.
- The Site Coordinator and each Exploratory Leader will have a walkie talkie so additional assistance is only a walkie talkie call away!
- Registration and payment for all after-school exploratories happens online, making it easier for you!
Will there be students from Sumac in the classes as well?
What happens if my child participates in the Cool Club extended care program?
What are the additional LVUSD fees in my registration?
While we’ve built these fees into our exploratory costs in the past, we have made them separate to help you better understand what your payment is going towards!
Why are the exploratories divided into trimesters?
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 priced differently?
What does my exploratory tuition pay for?
There are many factors that affect Growing Outdoors exploratory prices! These might include:
- 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!
Is it possible for an exploratory to be cancelled?
Could an individual class meeting be cancelled?
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