Growing Outdoors at Red Oak Elementary
Spring Trimester Exploratories – Happening Now!
Spring Registration Deadline – February 22nd!
Spring Trimester Exploratory descriptions are listed below
- Spring Trimester Exploratories will begin on Tuesday, February 28th.
- Exploratories will meet 7-9 times, depending on the day of the week and the grade level.
- Exploratories take place Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week.
- Exploratories are divided into three age groups: Kindergarten, First-Third Grade, and Fourth-Fifth Grade.
- Registration must be completed and submitted online.
- If you have credit left over from the school closures in March 2020, it will applied automatically when you check out.
*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Spring Trimester (February 28 – May 12).
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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: $230 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4, 25)
Calling all Eggheads to the lab with the SCIENCE SYMBOL! Eggheads become science superheroes this session as they bend their vision, learn about super smelling, crazy illusions, ultrasonic hearing and tons more! Each week, Eggheads will learn the science behind super strength and all the other things our superheroes need, and take home their experiment to help them be super themselves! At the end of the session, every Egghead will become an official Science Superhero with a Degree to prove it!
Cost: $245 (8 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 12, 19; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8; April 5, 26)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 12:45.
In this class, children discover the beauty and excitement of kathak, classical dance from North India. They learn the dance form’s key elements – music, movement, rhythm and storytelling – in a fun and challenging environment while developing their self-confidence, imagination and creativity.
Cost: $175 (8 Classes) Class Dates: March 2, 16, 23, 30; April 13, 20; May 4, 11 (No Class: March 9; April 6, 27)
Viridian Art: Salty and Sweet Food and Treats! – 1:20pm – 2:20pm – 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.
*This exploratory is food themed, however no real food will be used or consumed!
Cost: $235 (7 Classes) Class Dates: March 3, 17, 24, April 14, 21; May 5, 12 (No Class: March 10, 31; April 7, 28)
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Hip Hop Dance! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm
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: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
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Academic Chess! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
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: $230 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
LEGO: A Space Adventure! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm –Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
Get inspired to go on your own adventure and join us on mission to space! Each week, students will learn about real-life space exploration through STEM based lessons and pair up to build a new LEGO® mod- el related to the NASA space program. We’ll pair up to build NASA spacecraft, space rovers and more in this exciting session. Are you a budding astronaut? An adventurer who loves space exploration? Then you’ll love our space themed projects. Let Growing Outdoors launch your imagination to outer-space and beyond!
Cost: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8; April 5)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
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Woodworking – Lemonade Stand Project! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
“Lemonade! Lemonade! Get your fresh Lemonade! Only 50 cents!” Did you know that the earliest known lemonade stands were first introduced in Brooklyn as early as 1873. But lemonade existed long before then. The origins of Lemonade can be traced all the way back to 500 A.D. where the Egyptians would mix lemon juice with sugar to make a drink called qatarmizat. In our own state of California, we produce 90% of the United States lemon crop. Gone are the days where you can get fresh lemonade for only 50 cents! But you can still construct your very own lemonade stand and keep your profits safe inside. Our trained instructors will teach you how to cut, glue, sand, and more. At the end of the session, you will add your own touches to make your lemonade stand out among the rest!
Cost: $300 + $40 Materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8; April 5)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
In this class, children discover the beauty and excitement of kathak, classical dance from North India. They learn the dance form’s key elements – music, movement, rhythm and storytelling – in a fun and challenging environment while developing their self-confidence, imagination and creativity.
Cost: $195 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 2, 16, 23, 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 (No Class: March 9; April 6)
Viridian Art: Salty & Sweet Food and Treats! – 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.
*This exploratory is food themed, however no real food will be used or consumed!
Cost: $260 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12 (No Class: March 10, 31; April 7)
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KinFlow! – 2:35pm – 3:35pm – 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: $235 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12 (No Class: March 10, 31; April 7)
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Academic Chess! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flier!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
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: $230 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 28; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (No Class: March 7; April 4)
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
Get inspired to go on your own adventure and join us on mission to space! Each week, students will learn about real-life space exploration through STEM based lessons and pair up to build a new LEGO® mod- el related to the NASA space program. We’ll pair up to build NASA spacecraft, space rovers and more in this exciting session. Are you a budding astronaut? An adventurer who loves space exploration? Then you’ll love our space themed projects. Let Growing Outdoors launch your imagination to outer-space and beyond!
Cost: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8; April 5)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
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Woodworking – Lemonade Stand Project! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here for a photo of the project!
*This exploratory is open to students in 1st-5th Grade
“Lemonade! Lemonade! Get your fresh Lemonade! Only 50 cents!” Did you know that the earliest known lemonade stands were first introduced in Brooklyn as early as 1873. But lemonade existed long before then. The origins of Lemonade can be traced all the way back to 500 A.D. where the Egyptians would mix lemon juice with sugar to make a drink called qatarmizat. In our own state of California, we produce 90% of the United States lemon crop. Gone are the days where you can get fresh lemonade for only 50 cents! But you can still construct your very own lemonade stand and keep your profits safe inside. Our trained instructors will teach you how to cut, glue, sand, and more. At the end of the session, you will add your own touches to make your lemonade stand out among the rest!
Cost: $300 +$40 Materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 (No Class: March 8; April 5)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
Scrabble Club! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Click here to view flier
Welcome to the wondrous witty wordy world of SCRABBLE! Scrabble is a game of clever words and cunning strategy. Join us as we grow our vocabulary, enhance our strategic skill, and explore the Scrabble board and all its opportunities for mind-stretching one triple word score tile at a time.
Cost: $165 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 2, 16, 23, 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 (No Class: March 9; April 6)
Kinflow! – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – 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: $235 (9 Classes) Class Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12 (No Class: March 31; April 7)
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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?
Why aren’t Discovery Kindergarten (DK) 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 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!