Growing Outdoors at Willow Elementary
Fall Trimester Continues!
Fall Trimester Registration Closed September 3rd
Fall Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Fall Trimester Exploratories begin on Monday, September 8th.
- Exploratories will meet – 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 two age groups: Kindergarten-Third Grade, and Fourth-Fifth Grade.
- There is an additional $25 “Facility Use Fee” per exploratory. This helps Growing Outdoors pay for the “rent” that LVUSD charges to run our program on campus.
- 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 Fall Trimester (September 8 – November 14).
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TK & Kindergarten Exploratories: Fall Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options – TK option on Wednesdays!)
Young Ninjas: Patient Spider! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
For eons, people of the world recoiled in fear at the sight of a spider. But the truth is, a spider’s greatest skill is its patience. To earn your YELLOW headband, you must display great PATIENCE, just like a spider.
Young Ninjas is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, 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-contact setting. KI-YAH!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10 (No Class: October 13)
Yoga for Youngsters! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) -2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
Such a fun way to spend the afternoon learning all about Yoga through games, songs, instruments, and storytelling. Students will learn Yoga poses, as well as Meditation! Coach Cory comes with her large bag full of fun manipulatives, teaching students how to cope with everyday feelings through breath work as well! Yoga helps with strengthening gross motor skills, Focus and concentration plus helps students regulate their own emotions, all the wild helping students set up for future success in a fun filled supportive environment!
Come join this new and innovative Yoga class!
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 9, 16, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4 (No Class: September 23; November 11)
Viridian Art – Yummy Buddies! (TK & Kinder ONLY) – 11:40am – 12:30 pm
Yummy Buddies is a deliciously fun art session where kids create adorable animals paired with sweet and savory treats—think donut bunnies, strawberry cows, and more! A perfect mix of cute and creative.
Cost: $320 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised snack time for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 11:40.
Academic Chess! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm
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: September 11, 18, 25; October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13 (No Class: October 2)
GO Science! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
Biologists, Chemists, and Archeologists, oh my! Come join this exciting and hands-on exploratory with a new experiment each week. We will learn how the scientific process works by asking questions, making a hypothesis, and seeing the results right there in front of us! Each week is a new scientific mystery to solve… let’s work together to figure it out!
Cost: $240 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14
1st – 3rd Grade Exploratories: Fall Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
*On early release Wednesdays, 1st-3rd grade students will join 4th-5th graders in exploratories
Young Ninjas: Patient Spider! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
For eons, people of the world recoiled in fear at the sight of a spider. But the truth is, a spider’s greatest skill is its patience. To earn your YELLOW headband, you must display great PATIENCE, just like a spider.
Young Ninjas is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, 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-contact setting. KI-YAH!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10 (No Class: October 13)
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Woodworking – Porch Swing Project! (1st-3rd grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
Join us this fall for woodworking where we will learn how to cut and assemble your very own mini wooden porch swing! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this hands-on project welcomes all students to create and modify their own unique versions to take home. Our trained instructors will teach you how to saw, 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 your project, so it stands out in your home with your family!
Cost: $325 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10 (No Class: October 13)
Yoga for Youngsters! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
Such a fun way to spend the afternoon learning all about Yoga through games, songs, instruments, and storytelling. Students will learn Yoga poses, as well as Meditation! Coach Cory comes with her large bag full of fun manipulatives, teaching students how to cope with everyday feelings through breath work as well! Yoga helps with strengthening gross motor skills, Focus and concentration plus helps students regulate their own emotions, all the wild helping students set up for future success in a fun filled supportive environment!
Come join this new and innovative Yoga class!
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 9, 16, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4 (No Class: September 23; November 11)
Viridian Art – Yummy Buddies! (1st-5th Grade) – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Yummy Buddies is a deliciously fun art session where kids create adorable animals paired with sweet and savory treats—think donut bunnies, strawberry cows, and more! A perfect mix of cute and creative.
Cost: $320 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
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Kinflow! (1st-5th Grade) – 1:05pm – 2:05pm
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: $260 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
Academic Chess! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm
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: September 11, 18, 25; October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13 (No Class: October 2)
GO Science! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier
Biologists, Chemists, and Archeologists, oh my! Come join this exciting and hands-on exploratory with a new experiment each week. We will learn how the scientific process works by asking questions, making a hypothesis, and seeing the results right there in front of us! Each week is a new scientific mystery to solve… let’s work together to figure it out!
Cost: $240 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14
4th – 5th Grade Exploratories: Fall Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
Woodworking – Porch Swing Project! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier
Join us this fall for woodworking where we will learn how to cut and assemble your very own mini wooden porch swing! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this hands-on project welcomes all students to create and modify their own unique versions to take home. Our trained instructors will teach you how to saw, 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 your project, so it stands out in your home with your family!
Cost: $325 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10 (No Class: October 13)
Games & Cards! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier
Put your game-playing skills to the test in our Games and Cards Exploratory! Students will have opportunities to play new and familiar games, from classics like Clue and Monopoly to exciting new games to stretch our imaginations. Games are a terrific way for students to develop skills in communication, strategy, teamwork, and much more! We hope you’ll join us for the fun!
Cost: $195 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 9, 16, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4 (No Class: September 23; November 11)
Viridian Art – Yummy Buddies! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students
Yummy Buddies is a deliciously fun art session where kids create adorable animals paired with sweet and savory treats—think donut bunnies, strawberry cows, and more! A perfect mix of cute and creative.
Cost: $320 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
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Kinflow! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students
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: $260 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
Academic Chess! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm
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: September 11, 18, 25; October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13 (No Class: October 2)
GO Science! -2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier
Biologists, Chemists, and Archeologists, oh my! Come join this exciting and hands-on exploratory with a new experiment each week. We will learn how the scientific process works by asking questions, making a hypothesis, and seeing the results right there in front of us! Each week is a new scientific mystery to solve… let’s work together to figure it out!
Cost: $240 (10 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14
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What are the additional LVUSD fees in my registration?
LVUSD charges Growing Outdoors “rent” to provide our programming to Willow families. These fees are set by the district.
Growing Outdoors has separated this expense from our tuition to help you better understand what your payment is going towards!
What happens if my child participates in the YMCA after-care program?
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!