Growing Outdoors at Red Oak Elementary

Winter Trimester Exploratories – Happening Now!

Winter Trimester Exploratories – Happening Now!

Winter Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below

  • Winter Trimester Exploratories will begin on Tuesday, November 28th.
  • Exploratories will meet 8-10 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 (November 28 – February 16).

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Kindergarten Exploratories: Winter Trimester
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Professor Egghead: Egghead Detectives!  – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
Something mysterious is happening at the Academy! Cookies have been snatched, trophies have been taken, a mascot is missing, a notebook has vanished into thin air, and most importantly – Professor Egghead’s prized portrait has been STOLEN! Come join the Egghead Detective Squad this session as we dust for prints, decode messages, analyze DNA, and use real forensic science techniques to crack the cases. The best part? Eggheads take everything home at the end of each class! All Eggheads will also get their Detective ID card, authorizing them to use real science to solve mysteries. At the end of the session, every Egghead will get their official Egghead Detective Degree, using science of course!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: November 28; December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2; February 6)
Young Ninjas!  – 12:40pm – 1:40pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
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: $270 (9 Classes) Class Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3, February 7)


*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:40.

Snapology: Kinderbots!  – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
Build simple models using LEGO® tech bricks and learn the fundamentals of Robotic design. Discover the ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs.
Cost: $245 (8 Classes) Class Dates: November 30; December 7, 14; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 15 (No Class: December 21, 28; January 4; February 8)

Viridian Art – Jurassic Friends! – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
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: $250 (8 Classes) Class Dates: December 1, 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 16 (No Class: December 22, 29; January 5; February 9)
1st – 3rd Grade Exploratories: Winter Trimester
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Professor Egghead: Egghead Detectives!  – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
Something mysterious is happening at the Academy! Cookies have been snatched, trophies have been taken, a mascot is missing, a notebook has vanished into thin air, and most importantly – Professor Egghead’s prized portrait has been STOLEN! Come join the Egghead Detective Squad this session as we dust for prints, decode messages, analyze DNA, and use real forensic science techniques to crack the cases. The best part? Eggheads take everything home at the end of each class! All Eggheads will also get their Detective ID card, authorizing them to use real science to solve mysteries. At the end of the session, every Egghead will get their official Egghead Detective Degree, using science of course!
Cost: $300 (10 Classes) Class Dates: November 28; December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2)

 

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Glass Art Fusion!  – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here for a neat video about Fireglass Studio!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade

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: $300 + $25 materials fee (10 Classes) Class Dates: November 28; December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2)

Wellness Wednesdays!  – 1:00pm – 2:00pm –Click here to view flier!Adobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade

Yoga encourages movement, creativity and playfulness. Through music, books and age-appropriate games yoga poses will be taught to help develop focus, concentration, self-regulation and confidence. Yoga improves children’s physical and mental well-being.

“Just like a flower needs sunlight to bloom, our minds need mindfulness to shine brightly”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Cost: $275 (10 Classes) Class Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)

*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 – Robot Project! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade

Do you like Robots? How about Woodworking? Join the Winter Woodworking exploratory as you create your very own Robot. This unique exploratory offers a hands-on experience where you get to create your own robot entirely out of wood! 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 bring your robot to life!
Cost: $295 + $45 materials fee (10 Classes) Class Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)

*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.

Academic Chess! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm
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: $235 (9 Classes) Class Dates: November 30; December 7, 14; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 21, 28; January 4)


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Snapology: Science of Superpowers! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
Learn about the science behind your favorite Superheroes’ powers using LEGO® bricks and other materials. Get to know about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more!
Cost: $270 (9 Classes) Class Dates: November 30; December 7, 14; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 21, 28; January 4)

Viridian Art – Jurassic Friends! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
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: $270 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 1, 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 22, 29; January 5)

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KinFlow! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
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: $255 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 1, 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 22, 29; January 5)

4th – 5th Grade Exploratories: Winter Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
Glass Art Fusion!  – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here for a neat video about Fireglass Studio!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade

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: $300 + $25 materials fee (10 Classes) Class Dates: November 28; December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13 (No Class: December 26; January 2)

Woodworking – Robot Project!  – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade

Do you like Robots? How about Woodworking? Join the Winter Woodworking exploratory as you create your very own Robot. This unique exploratory offers a hands-on experience where you get to create your own robot entirely out of wood! 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 bring your robot to life!
Cost: $295 + $45 (10 Classes) Class Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14 (No Class: December 27; January 3)

*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.

Academic Chess! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
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: $235 (9 Classes) Class Dates: November 30; December 7, 14; January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15 (No Class: December 21, 28; January 4)

KinFlow!  – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flierAdobe_PDF_file_icon_32x32
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: $255 (9 Classes) Class Dates: December 1, 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16 (No Class: December 22, 29; January 5)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the credit I received when schools closed in March 2020?
All credits have been applied to their corresponding accounts on our online registration site. When you register your student, you will see the credit applied on the payment page. If you think this information is incorrect, or if you have any questions about credit, please contact Sam at 818-889-8383 ext, 701 or sam@growingoutdoors.com.
Why aren’t Transitional Kindergarten (TK) exploratories offered?
Great Question. Because TK class release times are earlier than Kindergarten and are not consistent with the rest of our programming times, we have limited space and staff on campus to supervise and support a TK program at this time. We hope to meet your child next year as they enter Kindergarten!
What happens on Wednesdays after school gets out before the exploratories begin?
Great question! After school gets out on Wednesdays and before our exploratories begin, there is a 25 minute window of time where Growing Outdoors provides lunch supervision on the quad. At 12:55 (or 12:40 for Kindergarten students) our staff gathers all of the students enrolled in our programs and gets the afternoon fun started!
What happens if my child participates in Club Oak Park?
At the end of each exploratory, Growing Outdoors staff will walk those children enrolled in Club Oak Park from their exploratory to the appropriate location and transfer their care to the Club Oak Park staff.
What do I do if my child has to miss an exploratory day?
Please call us as early as possible (before 11 is preferable!) at (818) 889-8383. The Growing Outdoors adminstrative staff will be creating daily attendance sheets for each exploratory, so it would be helpful to have that information as early as possible. If a child that is expected does not show up for their exploratory, we will first check with the school to confirm that they were in attendance that day, and then we will call the parents to confirm their child’s safety.
Why does registration close before the first day of each exploratory?
Growing Outdoors wants to provide the best possible after school enrichment program. Therefore, we need time to train and prepare our staff, in addition to reviewing each child’s health form, prior to the first day of each exploratory.
Why are the exploratories divided into trimesters?
We feel that students will get the most out of each exploratory when they have consistent time to be with the same students and the same instructors to build a rapport. By making each trimester eight to ten weeks in length, students will have three opportunities during the school year to try different exploratories. Each trimester will offer different class options for the various age groups!
Why are the exploratories priced differently?
The price of all of our exploratories is based on number of class meetings, supply costs, staffing needs, and specialized instructor costs. By basing it on these factors, you can rest assured that you are getting what you pay for!
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?
Occasionally, Growing Outdoors has to cancel an exploratory because low enrollment numbers make it logistically and financially nonviable. Should this happen to any exploratory for which you have signed up your child, we will contact you to discuss all alternative options (including the option of a full refund for the cancelled exploratory).
Could an individual class meeting be cancelled?
On very rare occasions, an exploratory does not happen quite as we planned! If there is ever an exploratory meeting that needs to be rescheduled, we will notify you in advance, and will still offer optional care for your child during their normal exploratory hour in the form of fun games and activities led by Growing Outdoors staff. Should an instructor be late or unable to make it to an exploratory meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, we will work with the school and vendor to reschedule the “missed” class. Never fear! Growing Outdoors staff will always be there to collect and care for your child and to make sure that they have a great time!

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