Our Explorer Series supports homeschool families in their outdoor adventures during the school year. Each season will feature a new theme and activities. The majority of the program will be outdoors so children should dress for the weather.
Dates: Mondays December 2nd – February 24th* (NO PROGRAM December 23rd, December 30th, or January 20th)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Theme: Trek our Winter Lands
Cost: $200
Explorer I (ages 5 - 7)
Each week we will be observing the tracks and traces left behind by organisms in winter. We will start each session with a short story relevant to the topic of the session then complete activities to dive in deeper about wildlife in winter. Each session will involve outdoor creative play and excursions at Lussier Family Heritage Center. Snack will be provided.
Explorer II (ages 8 - 12)
Each week our Explorer II group will be practicing their observation skills using nature journaling. After engaging in observation, Explorer II group will do relevant activities related to their nature journals to explore the tracks and traces left behind in winter by all living things. Each session will include outdoor excursions either at Lussier Family Heritage Center or another Dane County Park property. Snack will be provided.
Dates: Mondays March 3 - May 12 (NO PROGRAM March 24)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Theme: Splash into Discovery
Cost: $200
Explorer I (ages 5 - 7) and Explorer II (ages 8 - 12)
As the ice melts and spring arrives, our Explorer I and Explorer II groups will dive into all things water! This season, participants will engage in a mix of environmental education and recreational activities centered around water. They’ll explore topics like the water cycle, water quality, the impacts of stormwater, and macroinvertebrates—and even enjoy activities like fishing and more! A snack will be provided.
Details coming in summer 2025.
