Fall Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below

Fall Trimester Exploratories begin on Tuesday, September 17th.
Exploratories will meet 8-9 times, depending on the day of the week and the grade level.
Exploratories take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.
Exploratories are divided into two age groups: KR-Second Grade, and Third-Seventh Grade.
Registration must be completed and submitted online.

*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Fall Trimester (September 17 – November 14).

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Fall Trimester After-School Exploratories

KR-2nd Grade Exploratories: Fall Trimester
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Adventures in Watercolor! – 3:15pm – 4:15pm – Click here to view flier!
Here’s where you learn how to draw and paint! In this class, students learn the basics of painting pictures – from shadows, shapes, and colors to portraits, landscapes, and comics. Kids will end this program with new skills, greater confidence, and visual and creative thinking skills that will last a lifetime. All levels of experience are welcome! The class is taught by local painter Miles Lewis who will guide beginning students through fun fresh projects and happily help more advanced artists to develop the skills for their own picture ideas. All materials are included. Students will have paintings to take home every week.
Cost: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12

Hip Hop Dance! – 3:15pm – 4:15pm
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: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13

Herpetology Club! – 3:15pm – 4:15pm – Click here to view flier!
Join Mr. Naylor and learn all about some of the most awesome and amazing creatures on planet earth: reptiles and amphibians!
Cost: $210 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14 (No Class: October 31)

3rd-7th Grade Exploratories: Fall Trimester
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Adventures in Watercolor! – 3:15pm – 4:15pm – Click here to view flier!
Here’s where you learn how to draw and paint! In this class, students learn the basics of painting pictures – from shadows, shapes, and colors to portraits, landscapes, and comics. Kids will end this program with new skills, greater confidence, and visual and creative thinking skills that will last a lifetime. All levels of experience are welcome! The class is taught by local painter Miles Lewis who will guide beginning students through fun fresh projects and happily help more advanced artists to develop the skills for their own picture ideas. All materials are included. Students will have paintings to take home every week.
Cost: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12

Woodworking – Treasure Chest Project! – 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Ahoy, young buccaneers! Set sail on a woodworking adventure and create your very own pirate treasure chest! This exciting, pirate-themed project offers a hands-on experience that teaches important skills! 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. By the end of the program, each young pirate will have a treasure chest ready to hold their most valuable loot. So don’t walk the plank! Make a treasure chest out of it instead! Join us for a swashbuckling adventure where every student becomes a master pirate carpenter leaving with a treasure chest full of newfound skills and memories! Arrr!
Cost: $255 + $45 materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13

Sew Fun! – 3:15pm – 4:15pm – 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 skill of sewing! Not only can sewing help solve the issue of rips and tears from every day 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: $225 (8 Classes) Class Dates: September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14 (No Class: October 31)

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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 St. Patrick’s to bring a cohesiveness and centrality to the non-sports related after-school enrichment classes. 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 After-Care program?

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

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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