Our Explorer Series supports homeschool families in their outdoor adventures during the school year. Each session is broken down by age group and 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: November 30, 2026 - February 22, 2027 (No classes the week of December 21st or 28th, no class on January 18th).
Ages: 5-7
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
Become a Winter Junior Ranger! In this fun and adventurous program, explorers will explore how parks change during the winter and learn how people, animals, and plants stay safe and cozy in the cold. Through outdoor play, simple science activities, and creative imagination, young rangers discover the magic of winter in nature. Youth will participate in a winter campfire cooking experience and ice fishing.
Ages: 8-12
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
Explorer II is venturing into how people, animals, and plants adapt to the challenges of winter. Through hands-on science activities, outdoor exploration, and fun discussions, participants learn how living things survive cold temperatures, shorter days, and snowy conditions. Youth will engage in activities to learn more about how people, animals, and plants change through the winter season.
Ages: 12-16
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
In this hands-on science program, students investigate how water transforms throughout the winter season. Through experiments, outdoor data collection and observations, and visitors from experts in the field of conservation, participants will examine how these changes affect ecosystems, aquatic macro and microorganisms, and human activities, building a deeper understanding of winter’s impact on the water cycle.
With 3 homeschoolers, we've tried a LOT of different programs and classes, but I've never felt so good about money spent as I have with this class. The amount he learned and grew passionate about is a dream. Ecological conservation is incredibly important to me to teach to my kids and I'm so grateful that you've developed a truly great program for imparting that knowledge, care, and wisdom. You seem to truly understand homeschoolers [and] have put the work in to provide a rich and deep educational experience.
- Explorer Series Parent
