Grade 2-5 Courses

  • Camp CuriousGirl Scout  

    Grades 2-3

    Ever wonder how a lightbulb works? What keeps an airplane in the sky? Discover the what, why and how of the world around you. Come to Camp Curious where you can take objects apart and become the next great inventor.

    Session 1 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

    Session 2 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

  • Into the Wild Girl Scout

    Partnership with Dickerson Park Zoo

    Grades 2-3

    Come explore where the wild things are! Put on your safari hat as we travel to observe animals in their habitats. Students will become zookeepers as they learn to care for animals in their habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo. This course will include weekly zoo field trips.

    Session 1 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

    Session 2 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

  • Life Lab

    Grades 2-5

    Students will use the garden as a laboratory where they can observe plants and insects as well as learning how to plant seedlings and care for the garden. Learning experiences will encourage critical thinking skills while building mathematical, and communication arts skills.

    Session 1 

    Field

  • Mindful Me

    Grades 1-5

    Learn about the effects of stress on your physical health and overall sense of well-being, as well as strategies to help them find balance in your life. Daily practices will build healthy habits in the areas of mindfulness, gratitude, and kindness.

    Session 1 

    Field

  • Oceans of Fun

    Grades 2-3

    As an oceanographer you will discover, explore, and create various ocean animals and plants, as well as learn how to save our planet. Join us as we have oceans of fun this summer!

    Session 1 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

    Session 2 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

  • Splash!Girl Scout  

    Partnership with Watershed Center

    Grades 2-3

    Boom! Crack! Summer thunderstorms can be exiting and fun, but where does all that water go afterward? Travel with a raindrop to discover how nature and our drinking water are related. Explore streams, hiking trails, fishing and the water cycle with weekly field trips to The Watershed Center.

    Session 1 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

    Session 2 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

  • STEAM Works 

    Grades 3-4 @ Rountree and 3-5 @ Field

    Learn the elements of STEAM by designing and constructing structures from favorite fictional story plots.  Be the scientist, technologist, engineer, artist, and mathematician who overcomes design challenges to allow the Three Little Pigs to design their house right the first time.

    Session 1 

    Field and Rountree 

    Session 2

    Field

  • Hogwarts University

    Grades 4-5

    Welcome into Hogwarts University! Study the science behind solutions, explore the magic of living plants, creatures, and astronomy. This art-integrated course will involve research, field trips, and STEAM activities.

    Session 1 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

    Session 2 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

  • iPicture 2.0

    Grades 4-5

    Students will explore how photography can be used to express themselves. Course will include field trip experiences to provide photography and writing inspiration. Students will write and illustrate their own book. Integration of online and once a week seated class time learning.

    Session 1 

    Blended with seated time at Field or Weller.

    Session 2 

    Blended with seated time at Hickory Hills or Jeffries.

  • Let the Games Begin

    Grades 4-5

    Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite sports were created? If you could design your own game, what would it be? Learn to play some well-known sports and maybe even a few you've never heard of. You will have the opportunity to let your creative side shine by designing your own sport. If you like playing games, taking field trips, and making crafts, this course is for you.

    Session 1 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

    Session 2 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

  • May the Force Be With You 

    Grades 4-5

    A long time ago in a galaxy far away... Sharpen your Jedi skills as we explore force and motion by building and flying spaceships, painting with the force, making lightsabers, and testing vehicles on different planet surfaces.  The force is strong with this one.

    Session 1 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek

    Session 2 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

  • SurvivorGirl Scout

    Partnership with Dogwood Canyon and local conservation areas

    Grades 4-5

    Survival in the wilderness requires will and skill! In order to survive, you must find food and water, build a shelter, and navigate your way. Do you have what it takes to survive, thrive and make it back to civilization? Test your skills during this four-week challenge with experiences at local conservation areas in our region.

    Session 1 

    Bowerman, Field, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Rountree, Twain, Westport, Wilder, and York

    Session 2 

    Gray, Jeffries, Mann, McGregor, Pittman, Truman, Watkins, Weller, Wilson’s Creek