Growing Outdoors at Yerba Buena

Fall Trimester Begins the Week of September 11!

Fall Registration is CLOSED

Fall Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below

Fall Trimester Exploratories begin on Monday, September 11th.
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 four age groups: Buttercup, Kindergarten, First-Third Grade, and Fourth-Fifth Grade.
Registration must be completed and submitted online.

*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Fall Trimester (September 11 – November 9).

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Fall Trimester After-School Exploratories

Buttercup – TK Exploratories: Fall Trimester
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Friendship: Exploring Early Social Skills! – 1:30pm – 2:20pm
This class will provide a fun and nurturing environment for children to learn critical friendship-making skills. Through games, art, books, and music, students will learn to respect one another, find commonalities between different peers, advocate for themselves, and build meaningful bonds with others. This class is designed for all students–if your child has challenges interacting with peers or is already a social butterfly, come join us!
Cost: $140 (7 Classes) Class Dates: September 11, 18; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6 (No Class: September 25; October 9; November 13)

Young Ninjas! – 1:30pm – 2:20pm – 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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 (No Class: November 14)

GO Nature! – 1:30pm – 2:20pm
Explore, Learn, Create with GO Nature! Join us as we explore the wonderful world around us while learning about our plants, animals, ecosystems, conservation, and so much more. Each week will focus on a different activity with students creating a fun craft to take home. Don’t miss your opportunity to be stewards of your environment and unleash the Naturalists inside you!
Cost: $210 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 (No Class November 16)

Imagination Character Building! – 1:30pm – 2:20pm
Let your little one’s imaginations run wild in this silly improv-inspired exploratory! Your student will explore through exciting and mind-expanding exercises, all while growing skills in communication, creativity, storytelling, and of course… FUN!
Cost: $160 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3 (No Class: November 10, 17)

Kindergarten Exploratories: Fall Trimester
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Viridian Art – Pets! – 1:45pm – 2:35pm – 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, mini sculptures, and more.
Cost: $225 (7 Classes) Class Dates: September 11, 18; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6 (No Class: September 25; October 9; November 13)

Young Ninjas! – 1:45pm – 2:35pm – 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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 (No Class: November 14)

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Foundational Engineering: Machines & Contraptions! – 1:45pm – 2:35pm – Click here to view flier!
Does your child love to tinker and create new things, or are they the kind of learner who likes to break things apart to see what’s inside? If so, they’re going to love this program! This program gives your student the tools they need to understand the mechanical movement and the importance of simple machines. They will see the moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and contraptions, then use the models to develop new ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates! Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deductive wa of learning, this program is sure to spark their engineering interests!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 (No Class: November 14)

Egghead Explorers! – 12:40pm – 1:35pm – Click here to view flier!
Strap on your gear, grab your binoculars, and join the Egghead Explorer Squad as we fizz, pop, mix, and experiment our way around the Earth! As Egghead Explorers, students will make a sundial to keep track of the time, a flashlight to see in the dark, fake tar pits, fossils, volcanoes, snow, magnetic cars, and tons more. The best part? They get to take it all home! All Eggheads will also get their Explorer ID card and an Egghead Explorer Degree authorizing them to use real science to explore the globe!
Cost: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8 (No Class: November 15)

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

GO Chess! – 1:45pm – 2:35pm – Click here to view flier!
Our exploratory classes help a child become more creative, discover patterns, calculation, critical thinking and strategy through the game of chess!
Cost: $270 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 (No Class November 16)

Sky High Dance! – 1:45pm – 2:35pm – Click here to view flier!
Sky High Dance is devoted to motivating and inspiring children to live richer and fuller lives through dance. We use captivating stories, special dance games, and positive music to cultivate every child’s confidence. Our class is open to ALL LEVELS, both boys and girls! New and returning students are welcome!
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3 (No Class: November 10, 17)

1st – 3rd Grade Exploratories: Fall Trimester
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Viridian Art – Pets! – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
*This Exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students only
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: $225 (7 Classes) Class Dates: September 11, 18; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6 (No Class: September 25; October 9; November 13)

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Woodworking: Train Project! – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
All aboard the Growing Outdoors Express!!! This fall, we’re building our own train to transport us to new places around the world. Trains are possibly the greatest mode of travel of all time, allowing us to discover different areas easily, transport supplies, and expand civilization! 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 your train, so it stands out wherever it travels to!
Cost: $220 + $45 materials fee (7 Classes) Class Dates: September 11, 18; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6 (No Class: September 25; October 9; November 13)

Young Ninjas! – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – 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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 (No Class: November 14)

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Amazing Animals Robotics! – 2:25pm – 2:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Build a robotic zoo featuring models with working motors and sensors! Work in teams under guided instructions to build and program LEGO models. Build a different model for each class!
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 (No Class: November 14)

Egghead Explorers! – 12:40pm – 1:40pm – Click here to view flier!
Strap on your gear, grab your binoculars, and join the Egghead Explorer Squad as we fizz, pop, mix, and experiment our way around the Earth! As Egghead Explorers, students will make a sundial to keep track of the time, a flashlight to see in the dark, fake tar pits, fossils, volcanoes, snow, magnetic cars, and tons more. The best part? They get to take it all home! All Eggheads will also get their Explorer ID card and an Egghead Explorer Degree authorizing them to use real science to explore the globe!
Cost: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8 (No Class: November 15)

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

GO Chess! – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Our exploratory classes help a child become more creative, discover patterns, calculation, critical thinking and strategy through the game of chess!
Cost: $270 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 (No Class November 16)

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Sports and Sun! – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Our class will take your child away from the screens and into the sun. Participants will exercise and have fun while learning fundamentl skills of each game, social skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Cost: $245 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 (No Class November 16)

Sky High Dance! – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Sky High Dance is devoted to motivating and inspiring children to live richer and fuller lives through dance. We use captivating stories, special dance games, and positive music to cultivate every child’s confidence. Our class is open to ALL LEVELS, both boys and girls! New and returning students are welcome!
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3 (No Class: November 10, 17)

4th – 5th Grade Exploratories: Fall Trimester
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Woodworking: Train Project! – 2:50pm – 3:50pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
All aboard the Growing Outdoors Express!!! This fall, we’re building our own train to transport us to new places around the world. Trains are possibly the greatest mode of travel of all time, allowing us to discover different areas easily, transport supplies, and expand civilization! 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 your train, so it stands out wherever it travels to!
Cost: $220 + $45 materials fee (7 Classes) Class Dates: September 11, 18; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6 (No Class: September 25; October 9; November 13)

Amusement Park Adventures Engineering! – 2:50pm – 3:50pm – Click here to view flier!
DescriptionDesign your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World?
Cost: $280 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 (No Class: November 14)

Egghead Explorers! – 12:40pm – 1:40pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students
Strap on your gear, grab your binoculars, and join the Egghead Explorer Squad as we fizz, pop, mix, and experiment our way around the Earth! As Egghead Explorers, students will make a sundial to keep track of the time, a flashlight to see in the dark, fake tar pits, fossils, volcanoes, snow, magnetic cars, and tons more. The best part? They get to take it all home! All Eggheads will also get their Explorer ID card and an Egghead Explorer Degree authorizing them to use real science to explore the globe!
Cost: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8 (No Class: November 15)

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

GO Chess! – 2:50pm – 3:50pm – Click here to view flier!
Our exploratory classes help a child become more creative, discover patterns, calculation, critical thinking and strategy through the game of chess!
Cost: $270 (9 Classes) Class Dates:September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 (No Class November 16)

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Sports and Sun! – 2:50pm – 3:50pm – Click here to view flier!
Our class will take your child away from the screens and into the sun. Participants will exercise and have fun while learning fundamentl skills of each game, social skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Cost: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates:September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 (No Class November 16)

Improv! – 2:50pm – 3:50pm
Let your student’s creativity shine in this improv exploratory! As we explore the art of performing and out-of-the-box thinking, students will be expanding their skills in communication, public-speaking, storytelling, emotional expression, improv games, and FUN! Students will have the opportunity to expand their imagination in a supportive and creative environment, where laughter is guaranteed!
Cost: $160 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3 (No Class: November 10, 17)

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Fall Trimester After-School Exploratories

Frequently Asked Questions

Why a new After-School Enrichment Program?

We’ve been brought on by Yerba Buena to bring a cohesiveness and centrality to the after-school exploratories. We hope to provide great service, purposeful programming, and a safe environment where your child can thrive.

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!

What happens if my child participates in the YMCA after-care program?

At the end of each exploratory, Growing Outdoors staff will walk those children enrolled in YMCA program from their exploratory to the appropriate location.

What are the additional LVUSD fees in my registration?

LVUSD charges Growing Outdoors facility use fees as well as a custodial cleaning fees to provide our programming to Yerba Buena families. These fees are set by the school board and are the same fees a community organization (like AYSO, etc.) would be charged to rent a space on campus.

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!

Will there be options for Buttercup Preschool students?

Great Question. Yes, there will be exploratories offered to the Buttercup students! As we get closer to registration opening, we will have more inforation regarding specific times, classes, and more!

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!

What do I do if my child has to miss an exploratory day?

Please call us as early as possible (before 10:00am 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.

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 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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