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Class 6 of 18 Wednesday, November 20

Homeschool at Oak Knoll

Description

Join Oak Knoll naturalists for a fun-filled 9-month series for the 4.5-6 y/o homeschool community.

Each class is 3 hours in length and meets in small groups, with other students of similar age, all while learning science outside in nature at the Wildlife Sanctuary.

Our 4.5 - 6-year-olds explore monthly themes like: 'Changes in Nature', 'Animal Classification', and 'The Water Cycle'.

Pre-registration is required for the entire 18-session series at a first come first served basis, space is limited.

Classes happen mostly outdoors and have indoor access to bathrooms.

This program is designed to keep students safe with small 'pods' sizes of students. Please be prepared for all types of weather and hiking conditions, programs run rain or shine.

Please note that Health History, Emergency, and Release forms are required for all participants to attend, once you register successfully you will receive a link to the forms.

Homeschool Schedule:

September: Welcome to the Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Theme 1: Junior Scientists
  • Theme 2: Monarch Watch

October: Changes in Nature

  • Theme 1: Flower to Seed
  • Theme 2: Metamorphosis

November: Energy Flow

  • Theme 1: Food Webs
  • Theme 2: Animal Classification

December: Animals in Nature

  • Theme 1: Migration & Hibernation
  • Theme 2: Tracking

January: Geology

  • Theme 1: Rock Cycle
  • Theme 2: Paleontology

February: Weather

  • Theme 1: Water Cycle
  • Theme 2: Temperature

March: Wetlands

  • Theme 1: Introduction to Wetlands
  • Theme 2: Watershed Model

April: Field Science

  • Theme 1: Amphibians
  • Theme 2: Pond Exploration

May: Science in Nature

  • Theme 1: Engineering in Nature
  • Theme 2: Chemistry in Nature

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When
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Dec 18, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Jan 08, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Jan 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Feb 05, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Feb 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Mar 05, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Mar 19, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Apr 09, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Apr 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, May 07, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, May 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who

Age 4.5 - 6

Cost
  • Child Members $495
  • Child Nonmembers $565

Instructors

  • South East Instructor

Instructions

Classes happen mostly outdoors and have indoor access to bathrooms. This program is designed to keep students safe with small 'pods' sizes of students. Please be prepared for all types of weather and hiking conditions, programs run rain or shine.

Please note that Health History, Emergency, and Release forms are required for all participants to attend.

A PDF of our Health Form and our Syllabus are included with your registration confirmation email.

Please bring a completed form with you on your first day of class, we will have extra copies available at the front desk if needed.