Wednesday After School Program
1st-3rd Grade
Transportation Provided from Amity Creek Elementary School
Children from other schools are welcome but transportation is not provided
Wildheart Wednesday After School Program offers children the opportunity to connect with the wonders of the natural world on a weekly basis.
Children Will:
- Embark on a transformative journey, fostering a profound kinship with nature.
- Uncover the secrets of local flora, fauna, and Central Oregon’s diverse ecosystems, deepening their understanding and appreciation of nature.
- Engage in immersive outdoor experiences to actively connect with and explore the natural world.
- Cultivate essential interpersonal skills while forging new friendships with like-minded peers.
- Sharpen their focus and resilience through nature-based activities, preparing them to thrive in the face of challenges.
- Develop tools and strategies to navigate and overcome obstacles, fostering personal growth and well-being.
- Experience a nurturing environment that allows young minds to flourish and explore their full potential.
- Benefit from a holistic approach to well-being, promoting positive growth and a balanced lifestyle.
We love Wildheart Wednesdays! My daughter comes home happy, dirty, inspired, and the best kind of tired. Giving my little human a mid-week reset in a beautiful place, feeling the seasons change up close and personal, is so grounding. She’s so comfortable in the outdoors, collecting plants and making forts and fairy houses wherever she goes, and her respect for and connection to the earth is growing and growing. She really cares.
Program Description:
The Wildheart Wednesday After School Program is designed to be fun, easy-going, and the perfect mid-week energy boost for children. It invites them on a nature-filled journey that ignites their wild spirits and fosters connections with the natural world. Each session revolves around a unique theme, ensuring a diverse range of experiences through hands-on activities and games.
The program starts by cultivating a sense of togetherness through team-building exercises, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. It then delves into the secrets of plant potions, unlocking the wonders of nature and teaching children about the medicinal and magical properties of different plants. Children will have the opportunity to sharpen their detective skills through animal tracking, learning how to observe and interpret signs left by wildlife. Sensory awareness day heightens their senses, encouraging them to engage with their surroundings in a more immersive way. Exhilarating games of strategy, like “Capture the Flag,” provide a thrilling challenge that promotes critical thinking and decision-making while fostering friendly competition among the participants. Exploring the marvels of cattails and celebrating the cycle of seasons deepens their admiration for nature’s intricacies and instills a sense of wonder.
The program also offers ample opportunities for creative expression. Children can embody animals in skits, tapping into their imaginative side and gaining a deeper understanding of various species. Channeling their inner raptor allows them to practice keen observation and learn from the behaviors of birds of prey. Drawing imaginary forests and creating Earth mandalas celebrate the interconnectedness of all living things, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for the natural world. As the program draws to a close, storytelling sessions and an end-of-term celebration mark the culmination of the children’s transformative journey. They will have embarked on an exploration of nature, formed meaningful connections with their peers, and discovered the wild hearts within themselves.
Please note that Wildheart Nature School provides transportation for this program from Amity Creek only. Caretakers are responsible for dropping off and picking up the participants unless they select the transportation session option during check out.
Wildheart Wednesday Fall 2024 Schedule:
Open for Registration
Juniper Jungle Learning Farm Grades 1-3
Tuition:
$645 + $77 Snack and Materials Fee
(Early Bird is $605 + $77 Materials fee until July 15th, 2024)
$125 Optional Amity Creek Transportation Fee
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 – Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Excluding November 27th, 2024 for Thanksgiving Holiday
Drop Off and Pick Up:
If the Amity Creek pick up session option is purchased for an additional $125, we will pick up kids from Amity Creek Elementary School in our Wildheart Van at 12:45 pm and drive them to Juniper Jungle Learning Farm. Parents will pick up kids from Juniper Jungle Learning Farm.
Drop-Off Window for families not coming from Amity Creek: 12:45pm-1:00pm
Pick-Up Window: 5pm-5:15pm
Themes Include:
September 11th
“Wild Plant Elixirs”
September 18th
“Wild Canvas Artistry”
September 25th
“Nature Trail Treasures”
October 2nd
“Folklore and Fables”
October 9th
“Firelight Creativity”
October 16th
“Running Games”
October 23rd
“Camouflage Challenges”
October 30th
Public School Conferences: No Class
November 6th
“Talbott’s Quest”
November 13th
“Eco-Hideout”
November 20th
“Whispers of the Wind Stories”
November 27th
Thanksgiving Break: No Class
December 4th
“Nature’s Palette Art”
December 11th
“Run Wild Games”
December 18th
“Painting in the Wild”
Wildheart Wednesday
Winter/Spring 2025 Schedule:
Open for Registration
Juniper Jungle Learning Farm Grades 1-3
Tuition:
$943 + $111 Snack and Materials Fee
(Early Bird is $883 + $111 Snack and Materials fee until November 10th, 2025)
$175 Optional Amity Creek Transportation Fee
Wednesday, September 8th, 2025 – Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Excluding February 19th for Teacher Development, March 26th for Spring Break, April 16th – No Public School
Drop Off and Pick Up:
If the Amity Creek pick up session option is purchased for an additional $175, we will pick up kids from Amity Creek Elementary School in our Wildheart Van at 1pm and drive them to Juniper Jungle Learning Farm. Parents will pick up kids from Juniper Jungle Learning Farm.
Drop-Off Window for families not coming from Amity Creek: 12:45pm-1:00pm
Pick-Up Window: 5pm-5:15pm
Themes Include:
January 8th
“Fireside Tales”
January 15th
“Recipe for a Forest”
January 22nd
“Snow Sculptures”
January 29th
“Nature Art”
February 5th
“Woodland Wizards”
February 12th
“Tracking”
February 19th
No Class: Teacher Development
February 26th
Shelter Building
March 5th
“Invisible Illusions Hunt”
March 12th
“Canvas and Trees Art”
March 19th
“Bushcraft”
March 26th
Spring Break: No Class
April 2nd
“Run, Play, Create”
April 9th
“Tales by Trees Storytelling”
April 16th
Conference Week: No School
April 23rd
“Scavenger Hunt”
April 30th
“Bird Langauges”
May 7th
“Wilder Games and Stories”
May 14th
“Camofluage Hunt”
May 21st
“Secret Garden Potions Crafting”
May 28th
“Natures’ Artisans Drawing”
June 4th
“End of Term Celebration”
Fall Tuition
Early Bird Tuition is $605 + $77 Snack and Materials Fee until July 1st.
Tuition is $645 + $77 Snack and Materials Fee.
We also offer an additional Transportation option from Amity Creek Elementary to Juniper Jungle for $125.
Payment Plans are available through our registration system. Sibling and Multi-Session Discounts Apply!
Winter/Spring Tuition
Early Bird Tuition is $893 + $111 Snack and Materials Fee until November 10th.
Tuition is $943 + $111 Snack and Materials Fee.
We also offer an additional Transportation option from Amity Creek Elementary to Juniper Jungle for $175 for Winter/Spring Semester.
Payment Plans are available through our registration system. Sibling and Multi-Session Discounts Apply!
