No School Nature Days
Ages 6 – 12
9am – 3:30pm
Skyliner Lodge, Powell Plains and Juniper Jungle
Join us at nature school where learning and fun are one! We invite you to join us for one of our exciting themes! The dates below correspond to school days off as shown on the Bend/Lapine School District schedule.
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
“Juniper Jedis”
Ages 6-12
Students will embark on an exciting journey into the art of stealth, mastering the skills of silent observation—whether it’s animals or fellow adventurers. They will cultivate a deep connection with the Earth, honing their ability to listen to nature’s whispers.
Additionally, students will learn to interpret the subtle communications of their surroundings, gaining a unique perspective that enhances their awareness of both prey and potential predators.
Amid all this focused learning, we’ll also embrace the joy of play, as every Juniper Jedi knows that having fun is just as important as mastering skills. Join us to discover how to sense the forces of nature and become a true extension of the forest!
Students Will:
- Practice the skill of quietly observing animals and people
- Develop a deeper connection with the natural world
- Enhance their awareness of environmental signals
- Enjoy playful exploration while honing their skills
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
“Hobbit and Faerie Finders”
Ages 6-12
Nature is the perfect place to receive creative inspiration, and seek out the fantastical. During our day of Wildheart Hobbit & Faerie Hunters, we will be doing just that! We will ‘hunt’ for perfect hobbit & faerie habitat, and create houses out of plants and natural materials for them to visit and enjoy. As we unleash our creativity, we will learn the types of plants each magical creature prefers, based on the plant’s medicinal, or lack thereof, value. We will also discover what animals are friends with our hobbits & faeries based on what habitat they share. Throughout the week, we will practice hearing the language of birds, which all fantasy creatures know, so that we can decipher the messages of the winged ones. To prevent our magical friends from becoming lonely when the week is over, each student will take home a finished hobbit/faerie house to bring the magic with them. Join us for song, play, art, creativity and fun!
Students Will:
- Open their awareness to explore hidden faerie and hobbit habitats
- Build hobbit and faerie houses
- Activate houses with tones, potions, and chants
- Sing faerie songs
- Discover plant and animal friends of the magical forest creatures
Friday, April 18th, 2025
“Special Ops Survivors”
Ages 6-12
Wildheart Special Ops Survivors know that emergencies are unpredictable. They also know that certain skills and behaviors will greatly increase one’s likelihood of surviving any disaster that arises. During our time together students will train in essential skills of survival, including shelter building, fire making, water purification, and emergency signaling. We will also cultivate the fundamental qualities of survivors, like a calm mind, an ability to make decisions, maintaining humor, and many more. Special Ops Survivors will learn to navigate the world of unpredictability while playing team games, making new friends, and preparing themselves to face the challenges of nature. If you would like to be a part of the new generation of survivors, then our Special Ops team is the place to be.
Students Will:
- Learn survival skills
- Practice shelter building
- Create fire from the surroundings
- Problem solve in a group setting
- Train in emergency signaling techniques
- Learn techniques to stay calm in the midst of stress
- Practice the art of decision making
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Drop-off window is between 8:45am – 9am
Pick-up window is between 3:15pm – 3:30pm
Tuition
Early Bird is $67 Until November 10th for April 2025 No School Nature days.
$77/Day Regular.
Payment Plans are available through our registration system. Sibling and Multi-Session Discounts Apply!
