No School Days
No School Days Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Modeled after our summer daycamps, these one-day programs are offered during scheduled 4J school district No School Days. They take place at Alton Baker Park from 8:30 am-3 pm, for kids aged 6-9 years old.
No School Day Programs happen mostly outdoors, but we also have an indoor space (our yurt) for inclement weather. Each program is themed for the season and includes tons of fun games, crafts, hiking, stories, and outdoor exploration. Some programs also have a special guest visitor or a field trip. Each program is taught by an experienced environmental educator and an adult volunteer. Class size is limited to a maximum of 12 kids. For current No School Day programs see below or our Calendar. For registration forms see No School Day Registration Forms.
Harvest Tales and Treats: Friday, October 14, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Immerse yourself in nature’s bounty in our Learnscape at Alton Baker Park. Gather seasonal veggies, prepare a garden-fresh feast, and have a forest tea party. Make an herbal wreath and tell harvest tales.
Time Travelers: Friday, November 11, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Unravel the mysteries of Alton Baker Park! Discover 20-million-year-old fossils, create your own fossil imprint and explode a volcano. Dig for dinosaur bones at the dinosaur exhibit at the Science Factory and learn tales of the Kalapuya people.
Rah, Rah, Rot!: Friday, January 27, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Fungus, bacteria, insects - oh my, the FBI! Discover and uncover the forest’s mighty recyclers. Watch worms at work, make art from nature’s leftovers, and go on a scavenger hunt for the fungus among us.
River, Rhythm, and Rhyme: Monday, February 20, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm
Discover your rhythm and rhyme with Rhian Pyke, the drummer from Dance Africa. Create instruments from recycled stuff, learn new dance moves and drum beats, and discover the song of the river as we explore Alton Baker Park.
Forts in the Forest: Friday, April 13, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
How do animals build their homes? Enjoy a building adventure as we make deer beds, a bird’s nest and forest forts. Discover how to navigate in the woods on a special hike using compasses and clues hidden in the forest.
