Growing Outdoors at MATES
Winter Trimester Programs are Happening Now!
Winter Registration Deadline – Wednesday, January 4
Winter Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Winter Trimester Exploratories will begin on Monday, January 9.
- Exploratories will meet 6-8 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 and First-Fifth Grades
- Registration must be completed and submitted online.
- If you have credit left over from the school closures in March 2020, it will apply automatically when you check out.
*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Winter Trimester (January 9 – March 3).
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Your mission? Become the world’s greatest secret agent! Once the challenge is accepted, Egghead Agents will write with invisible inks by making chemical reactions, make spy tools like periscopes and spy glasses to take home as they learn about mirrors, and crack secret codes with the science of cryptography on their way to becoming super spies. At the end of the session, students will receive an Egghead Secret Agent Degree.
Cost: $160 (6 Classes) Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27 (No Class: January 16; February 20)
Viridian Art – Winter Baby Animals! – 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to Kindergarten-5th Grade students! There will be two exploratory groups: Kindergarten-2nd Grade & 3rd Grade-5th Grade
Join our talented viridian art instructors on campus, after school! We will create several amazing pieces of finished art, including drawing, watercolors, acrylics, sculpting, and more.
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
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Super Soccer Stars! – 1:40pm – 2:40pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is now full; we hope you’ll consider joining our waitlist!*
Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, and educational environment. Through an age–specific curriculum, soccer is used to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork. Low child-to-coach ratios and positive reinforcement ensure that each child improves at his or her own pace!
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
Each week children will learn age-appropriate traditional yoga poses that build strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility, in addition to breathing practices that develop inner calm, mind-body awareness, concentration, confidence, compassion and patience – all tools that will last a lifetime! Children who practice yoga regularly are more relaxed, centered and steady.
Cost: $195 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2
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: $165 (7 Classes) Class Dates: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 24; March 3 (No Class: February 17)
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Mathnasium: Building Number Sense! – 1:40pm – 2:35pm – Click here to view flier!
Math games and problem solving activities so students can exercise “math muscles” and build number sense! All skill levels welcome!
Cost: $175 (7 Classes) Class Dates: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 24; March 3 (No Class: February 17)
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Your mission? Become the world’s greatest secret agent! Once the challenge is accepted, Egghead Agents will write with invisible inks by making chemical reactions, make spy tools like periscopes and spy glasses to take home as they learn about mirrors, and crack secret codes with the science of cryptography on their way to becoming super spies. At the end of the session, students will receive an Egghead Secret Agent Degree.
Cost: $160 (6 Classes) Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27 (No Class: January 16; February 20)
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LEGOs: Engineering Adventure! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
So you want to be an engineer or architect? Well what are you waiting for? This is your chance! Join us as we put our engineering skills to the test to pair up to build bridges, vehicles and more. We’ll learn about different types of careers for you to explore. Do you want to build bridges? Then civil engineering might be the job for you. Want to design the next cool electric car? Then you may be destined to become an automotive engineer. Come learn, build and experience engineering adventures with us!
Cost: $160 (6 Classes) Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27 (No Class: January 16; February 20)
Viridian Art – Winter Baby Animals! – 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to Kindergarten-5th Grade students! There will be two exploratory groups: Kindergarten-2nd Grade & 3rd Grade-5th Grade
Join our talented viridian art instructors on campus, after school! We will create several amazing pieces of finished art, including drawing, watercolors, acrylics, sculpting, and more.
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
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Super Soccer Stars! – 1:40pm – 2:40pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is now full; we hope you’ll consider joining our waitlist!*
Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, and educational environment. Through an age–specific curriculum, soccer is used to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork. Low child-to-coach ratios and positive reinforcement ensure that each child improves at his or her own pace!
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
Your package is on its way! With the creation of the Interstate Highway System to connect major cities across America, Trucking has become one of the most important ways that we transport packages, food, liquids, building materials, and more, all over the nation. Did you know that last year, delivery trucks were responsible for hauling over 72% of all items shipped within the United States? That’s a lot of stuff! In this class, you’ll get to build your very own model delivery truck out of wood, complete with wheels and room in the trailer to store your belongings! Trained instructors teach you how to safely cut, glue, sand, and more. At the end of the session, you’ll add your own touches to make your delivery truck one of a kind!
Cost: $255 + $35 Materials fee (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1
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KinFlow! -2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport. Based on the principles of collective flow states, KinFlow is a breath of fresh air in the world of youth sports. For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com
Cost: $220 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1
Each week children will learn age-appropriate traditional yoga poses that build strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility, in addition to breathing practices that develop inner calm, mind-body awareness, concentration, confidence, compassion and patience – all tools that will last a lifetime! Children who practice yoga regularly are more relaxed, centered and steady.
Cost: $195 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2
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Sports Club with Coach Russell! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
Coach Russell is back at MATES along with assistant coach Amanda! We will play a new sport or game out on the playground every Thursday. Sportsmanship and teamwork will be emphasized, and age-appropriate rule structures will be utilized to ensure the safety of all students. A game or sport will be introduced and then we will do some skill development and learn about the general rules as well. Then, we will play several great rounds of games!
Cost: $155 (8 Classes) Class Dates: January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2
Mathnasium: Building Number Sense! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is now full; we hope you’ll consider joining our waitlist!*
Math games and problem solving activities so students can exercise “math muscles” and build number sense! All skill levels welcome!
Cost: $175 (7 Classes) Class Dates: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 24; March 3 (No Class: February 17)
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Sky High Dance! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – 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: $165 (7 Classes) Class Dates: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 24; March 3 (No Class: February 17)
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What are the Covid-19 Procedures for Growing Outdoors?
Following updated guidance from the CDC and the California Department of Public Health, masks became optional during Spring 2022 Growing Outdoors programs. As we enter the 2022-2023 school year, we will continue to monitor guidance and requirements, and adjust accordingly, as needed.
What happened to the credit I received when schools closed in March 2020?
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?
- 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!