Growing Outdoors at Red Oak Elementary
Spring Trimester Registration – Now Open!
(Winter Trimester continues through 2/13)
Spring Trimester Registration Closes February 18th!
Spring Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Spring Trimester Exploratories will begin on Monday, February 23rd.
- 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: Kindergarten, First-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 OPUSD 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 an additional fee of $25 per exploratory.
*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Spring Trimester (February 23 – May 8).
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Kindergarten Exploratories: Spring Trimester
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Young Ninjas! – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – 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: $235 (7 Classes) Class Dates: February 23; March 9, 23; April 6, 13, 20; May 4 (No Class: March 2, 16, 30; April 27)
GO LEGO: Construction Zone! – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – Click here to view flier
It’s time to grab your hard hats and enter the exciting world of construction with LEGOs. This LEGO STEM class invites student minds to collaborate with others, build and test structures and machines, all while exploring the endless possibilities of LEGO technology and engineering. Come build with us!
Cost: $240 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21; May 5 (No class: March 3, 31; April 28)
Earth Science Explorers! – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – 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: $ (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 5; April 2, 30)
Viridian Art – Treasure Island! – 1:20pm – 2:15pm – 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: $245 (7 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 13, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 6, 27; April 3; May 1)
1st – 3rd Grade Exploratories: Spring Trimester
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Glass Art: Mixed Media! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm
This hands-on kids enrichment program introduces young artists to the exciting world of mixed media art through creative projects using wood, Modelite modeling, fused glass, fiber paper carving, painting, and more. Students will explore a variety of materials and techniques while learning the fundamentals of design and craftsmanship. Each class encourages imagination, creativity, and hands-on learning in a fun and supportive environment.
Cost: $295 + $30 materials fee (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 23; March 9, 23; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4 (No Class: March 2, 16, 30)
Academic Chess! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flier
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: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 (No class: March 3, 31)
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GO LEGO: Construction Zone! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flier
It’s time to grab your hard hats and enter the exciting world of construction with LEGOs. This LEGO STEM class invites student minds to collaborate with others, build and test structures and machines, all while exploring the endless possibilities of LEGO technology and engineering. Come build with us!
Cost: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 (No class: March 3, 31)
Woodworking – Bus Project! – 12:55pm – 1:55pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
BEEP BEEP! Hop aboard and get ready to build a bus! In this hands-on exploratory, students will learn basic woodworking skills while safely measuring, sanding, assembling, and decorating their very own wooden bus. Along the way, students will explore simple tools, practice following step-by-step instructions, and use their imagination to add fun details. The class encourages creativity, confidence, and problem-solving in a supportive, positive environment. By the end of the session, each child will proudly bring home a one-of-a-kind wooden bus they built themselves!
Cost: $305 + $30 materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 4; April 1)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:55.
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Coding & Game Design! – 12:55pm – 2:15pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
*This is an 80 minute exploratory!*
Instead of burning out on repetitive coding puzzles, Lando coding students design multiple mini-games each class—blending creativity and fun while mastering sequencing, variables, conditionals, and events. From maze racers to platformers, every class has challenges that adapt to each child’s pace and skill level. After class, parents get links to creations so kids can show off or keep building at home.
Cost: $320 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 4; April 1)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:55.
Earth Science Explorers! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – 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: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 5; April 2)
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Sew Fun! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flier
Ripped a hole in your favorite backpack? A button popped off your coat? Not to worry! Growing Outdoors is here to guide students in developing the incredibly helpful life skills of sewing! Not only can sewing help solve the issue of rips and tears from everyday life, it can also inspire creativity, boost problem-solving and fine-motor skill coordination, and – our favorite part – IT’S FUN! Together we will explore hand-sewing, sewing machines (provided), and everything in between. We hope to sew together soon!
Cost: $305 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 5; April 2)
Viridian Art – Treasure Island! – 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, mini sculptures, and more.
Cost: $270 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 13, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 6, 27; April 3)
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Sports ‘n More! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – 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 fundamental skills of each game, social skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 13, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 6, 27; April 3)
4th – 5th Grade Exploratories: Spring Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
Glass Art: Mixed Media! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
This hands-on kids enrichment program introduces young artists to the exciting world of mixed media art through creative projects using wood, Modelite modeling, fused glass, fiber paper carving, painting, and more. Students will explore a variety of materials and techniques while learning the fundamentals of design and craftsmanship. Each class encourages imagination, creativity, and hands-on learning in a fun and supportive environment.
Cost: $295 + $30 materials fee (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 23; March 9, 23; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4 (No Class: March 2, 16, 30)
Academic Chess! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flier
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: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 (No class: March 3, 31)
Woodworking – Bus Project! – 12:55pm – 1:55pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
BEEP BEEP! Hop aboard and get ready to build a bus! In this hands-on exploratory, students will learn basic woodworking skills while safely measuring, sanding, assembling, and decorating their very own wooden bus. Along the way, students will explore simple tools, practice following step-by-step instructions, and use their imagination to add fun details. The class encourages creativity, confidence, and problem-solving in a supportive, positive environment. By the end of the session, each child will proudly bring home a one-of-a-kind wooden bus they built themselves!
Cost: $305 + 30 materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 4; April 1)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:55.
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Coding & Game Design! – 12:55pm – 2:15pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
*This is an 80 minute exploratory!*
Instead of burning out on repetitive coding puzzles, Lando coding students design multiple mini-games each class—blending creativity and fun while mastering sequencing, variables, conditionals, and events. From maze racers to platformers, every class has challenges that adapt to each child’s pace and skill level. After class, parents get links to creations so kids can show off or keep building at home.
Cost: $320 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 4; April 1)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:55.
Sew Fun! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flier
Ripped a hole in your favorite backpack? A button popped off your coat? Not to worry! Growing Outdoors is here to guide students in developing the incredibly helpful life skills of sewing! Not only can sewing help solve the issue of rips and tears from everyday life, it can also inspire creativity, boost problem-solving and fine-motor skill coordination, and – our favorite part – IT’S FUN! Together we will explore hand-sewing, sewing machines (provided), and everything in between. We hope to sew together soon!
Cost: $305 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 5; April 2)
Viridian Art – Treasure Island! – 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, mini sculptures, and more.
Cost: $270 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 13, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 6, 27; April 3)
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Sports ‘n More! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – 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 fundamental skills of each game, social skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 13, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 6, 27; April 3)
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Why aren’t Transitional Kindergarten (TK) 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 is the "facility use" fee in my registration?
OPUSD charges Growing Outdoors “rent” to provide our programming to Red Oak families. These fees are set by the OPUSD school board.
Growing Outdoors has separated this expense from our tuition to help you better understand what your payment is going towards!
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!