Growing Outdoors at Willow 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 begin on Monday, February 23rd.
- Exploratories will meet 8-9 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 two age groups: Kindergarten-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 LVUSD 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 a fee of $25 per exploratory.
*Please note that these are the exploratories being offered for the Spring Trimester (February 23 – May 8).
Click to Register Your Student For:
TK & Kindergarten Exploratories: Spring Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options – TK option on Wednesdays!)
Academic Chess! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – 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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 13, 20, 27; May 4 (No class: March 30; April 6)
GO Engineering! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) -2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Get ready to build, design and discover in this hands-on engineering class! Each week, young engineers will tackle exciting challenges using real-world problem-solving skills. From building bridges and designing rollercoasters, students will learn how things work – and how to make them better!
Cost: $230 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 3, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 (No class: March 10, 31)
Viridian Art – Treasure Island! (TK & Kinder ONLY) – 11:40am – 12:30 pm – 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: $295 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 11; April 1)
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised snack time for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 11:40.
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Exploring Music! (TK & Kinder ONLY) – 11:40am – 12:30 pm – Click here to view flier
Each day is a new musical journey! Miss Hannah will lead students through vocal exploration games, group singing, rhythm exercises, and more. No musical experience is required to enjoy music making, learn to listen actively, build interpersonal skills, and have fun along the way.
Hannah Lewis is a professional vocalist as well as the director of Valley Music Workshop, a musical collective set in one of the San Fernando Valley’s most historic homes offering music lessons, recording services, and live events year-round.
Cost: $295 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 11; April 1)
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised snack time for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 11:40.
Yoga for Youngsters! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Such a fun way to spend the afternoon learning all about Yoga through games, songs, instruments, and storytelling. Students will learn Yoga poses, as well as Meditation! Coach Cory comes with her large bag full of fun manipulatives. Teaching students how to cope with everyday feelings through breath work as well! Yoga helps with strengthening gross motor skills, Focus and concentration plus helps students regulate their own emotions, all the wild helping students set up for future success in a fun filled supportive environment!
Come join this new and innovative Yoga class!
Cost: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 5, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 12; April 2)
GO LEGO: Construction Zone! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – 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 27; March 6, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 13, 27; April 3)
1st – 3rd Grade Exploratories: Spring Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
*On early release Wednesdays, 1st-3rd grade students will join 4th-5th graders in exploratories
Academic Chess! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – 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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 13, 20, 27; May 4 (No class: March 30; April 6)
GO Engineering! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Get ready to build, design and discover in this hands-on engineering class! Each week, young engineers will tackle exciting challenges using real-world problem-solving skills. From building bridges and designing rollercoasters, students will learn how things work – and how to make them better!
Cost: $230 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 3, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 (No class: March 10, 31)
Viridian Art – Treasure Island! (1st-5th Grade) – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – 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: $295 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 11; April 1)
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
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Exploring Music! (1st-3rd Grade) – 1:05pm – 2:05pm – Click here to view flier
Each day is a new musical journey! Miss Hannah will lead students through vocal exploration games, group singing, rhythm exercises, and more. No musical experience is required to enjoy music making, learn to listen actively, build interpersonal skills, and have fun along the way.
Hannah Lewis is a professional vocalist as well as the director of Valley Music Workshop, a musical collective set in one of the San Fernando Valley’s most historic homes offering music lessons, recording services, and live events year-round.
Cost: $295 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 11; April 1)
*Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period for the students after dismissal before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
Yoga for Youngsters! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to view flier!
Such a fun way to spend the afternoon learning all about Yoga through games, songs, instruments, and storytelling. Students will learn Yoga poses, as well as Meditation! Coach Cory comes with her large bag full of fun manipulatives. Teaching students how to cope with everyday feelings through breath work as well! Yoga helps with strengthening gross motor skills, Focus and concentration plus helps students regulate their own emotions, all the wild helping students set up for future success in a fun filled supportive environment!
Come join this new and innovative Yoga class!
Cost: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 5, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 12; April 2)
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Glass Art: Mixed Media! (1st-5th Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm
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: $325 + $30 materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 5, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 12; April 2)
GO LEGO: Construction Zone! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – 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 27; March 6, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 13, 27; April 3)
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Kinflow! (1st-3rd Grade) – 2:25pm – 3:25pm – Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport that fuses fitness and mindfulness into an immersive sporting experience for all ages, genders, and skill levels alike. As both a sport and learning tool, it is inclusive in nature, promoting healthy competition, mental/physical fitness, and teamwork! For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com
Cost: $245 (8 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 6, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 13, 27; April 3)
4th – 5th Grade Exploratories: Spring Trimester
(Select the tabs below to see all options)
Academic Chess! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – 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: $265 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 13, 20, 27; May 4 (No class: March 30; April 6)
GO Engineering! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to view flier!
Get ready to build, design and discover in this hands-on engineering class! Each week, young engineers will tackle exciting challenges using real-world problem-solving skills. From building bridges and designing rollercoasters, students will learn how things work – and how to make them better!
Cost: $230 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 24; March 3, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 (No class: March 10, 31)
Viridian Art – Treasure Island! – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here to view flier
*This exploratory is open to 1st-5th grade students
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: $295 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (No class: March 11; April 1)
*For students enrolled in this exploratory, Growing Outdoors provides a supervised lunch period before the exploratory begins at 1:00.
Glass Art: Mixed Media! – 2:55pm – 3:55pm
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: $325 + $30 materials fee (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 26; March 5, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 (No class: March 12; April 2)
Kinflow! -2:55pm – 3:55pm – Click here to watch a KinFlow video!
KinFlow is a new and engaging mindful team sport that fuses fitness and mindfulness into an immersive sporting experience for all ages, genders, and skill levels alike. As both a sport and learning tool, it is inclusive in nature, promoting healthy competition, mental/physical fitness, and teamwork! For more info on the field disc sport, please visit www.kinflow.com
Cost: $245 (9 Classes) Class Dates: February 27; March 6, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 (No class: March 13, 27; April 3)
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What are the additional LVUSD fees in my registration?
LVUSD charges Growing Outdoors “rent” to provide our programming to Willow families. These fees are set by the district.
Growing Outdoors has separated this expense from our tuition to help you better understand what your payment is going towards!
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?
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!