Growing Outdoors at Red Oak Elementary!
Winter Trimester Programs Start THIS WEEK!
Winter Registration Deadline – November 30th!
Winter Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Winter Trimester Exploratories will begin on Tuesday, December 6th.
- Exploratories will meet 6-9 times, depending on the day of the week and the grade level.
- Exploratories take place Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 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 6 – February 16).
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In this class, children discover the beauty and excitement of kathak, classical dance from North India. They learn the dance form’s key elements – music, movement, rhythm and storytelling – in a fun and challenging environment while developing their selfconfidence, imagination and creativity.
Cost: $175 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3; February 7)
Hip Hop Dance! – 12:45pm – 1:45pm – 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: $210 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 7, 14, 21; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 15 (No Class: December 28; January 4; February 8)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:45.
Professor Egghead: Egghead Secret Agents! – 1:20pm – 2:20pm – Click here to view flier
Your mission? Become the world’s greatest secret agent! Once the challenge is accepted, Egghead Agents will write with invisible inks by making chemical reactions, make spy tools like periscopes and spy glasses to take home as they learn about mirrors, and crack secret codes with the science of cryptography on their way to becoming super spies. At the end of the session, students will receive an Egghead Secret Agent Degree.
Cost: $230 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5; February 9)
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: $180 (6 Classes) Class Dates: December 9, 16; January 13, 20, 27; February 3 (No Class: December 23, 30; January 6; February 10, 17)
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LEGO Engineering Adventure! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flier
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: $235 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)
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Kathak Dance! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm
In this class, children discover the beauty and excitement of kathak, classical dance from North India. They learn the dance form’s key elements – music, movement, rhythm and storytelling – in a fun and challenging environment while developing their selfconfidence, imagination and creativity.
Cost: $190 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5; February 9)
Academic Chess! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm –Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
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! Children participating in Academic Chess will be broken up into groups based on age and experience.
Cost: $220 (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 1:00.
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Woodworking – Delivery Truck Project! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
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: $295 + $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 1:00.
Professor Egghead: Secret Agent Science! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm –Click here to view flier
Your mission? Become the world’s greatest secret agent! Once the challenge is accepted, Egghead Agents will write with invisible inks by making chemical reactions, make spy tools like periscopes and spy glasses to take home as they learn about mirrors, and crack secret codes with the science of cryptography on their way to becoming super spies. At the end of the session, students will receive an Egghead Secret Agent Degree.
Cost: $255 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5)
Viridian Art – Winter Animals Theme! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – 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: $205 (7 Classes) Class Dates: December 9, 16; January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (No Class: December 23, 30; January 6; February 17)
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Kinflow! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flier
Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport. Based on the principles of collective flow states, KinFlow is a breath of fresh air in the world of youth sports. For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com
Cost: $200 (7 Classes) Class Dates: December 9, 16; January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (No Class: December 23, 30; January 6; February 17)
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LEGOs Engineering Adventure! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm –Click here to view flier
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: $235 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)
Academic Chess! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm –Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
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! Children participating in Academic Chess will be broken up into groups based on age and experience.
Cost: $220 (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 1:00.
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Woodworking – Delivery Truck Project! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
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: $295 +$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 1:00.
Your mission? Become the world’s greatest secret agent! Once the challenge is accepted, Egghead Agents will write with invisible inks by making chemical reactions, make spy tools like periscopes and spy glasses to take home as they learn about mirrors, and crack secret codes with the science of cryptography on their way to becoming super spies. At the end of the session, students will receive an Egghead Secret Agent Degree.
Cost: $255 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 8, 15, 22; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 29; January 5)
Kinflow! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flier
Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport. Based on the principles of collective flow states, KinFlow is a breath of fresh air in the world of youth sports. For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com Cost: $200 (7 Classes) Class Dates: December 9, 16; January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (No Class: December 23, 30; January 6; February 17)
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Viridian Art – Winter Animals Theme! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – 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: $205 (7 Classes) Class Dates: December 9, 16; January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (No Class: December 23, 30; January 6; February 17)
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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!