Junior Elementary

Our Junior Elementary Homeschool Program is an introductory experience for children ages 6-8. With the guidance of experienced naturalists, we begin to work in groups to discover nature at the Center. Students form connections with the creatures and habitats that make-up Southeastern Wisconsin.

Sessions run the second Thursday of the month from 9:30am-12:00pm, September – May.

Though our homeschool year has begun, we still have openings in our Junior Elementary class.  Please contact our Registrar to enroll your child.

2021/22 Curriculum

Fall

September 2021 | Beach Treasures

What’s washing up on our shores of Lake Michigan? We will explore the beach to find all of the treasures made by nature or people.

October 2021 | Nature’s Neighborhoods in Fall

What’s happening in the habitats in Fall? Students will visit three unique neighborhoods and look at what plants and animals are doing at this time of year.

November 2021 | Autumn at Audubon

How many colors can you see on the trees? We will dive deep under the chlorophyll and find out how trees prepare for winter.

Winter

*Winter programming is weather dependent and monthly subjects may vary according to weather*

December 2021 | Tree Identification

Can you identify the trees in your backyard without the leaves as a clue? Visit with our local Tree Experts to learn how to identify Wisconsin trees.

January 2022 | Nature’s Neighborhoods in Winter

What’s happening in the habitats in Winter? Students will visit the three unique neighborhoods and compare what they found in Fall to what they see now.

February 2022 | Snow & Ice

What happens to water in Winter? Join us for some experiments and learn the differences between types of snowflakes and ice.

Spring

March 2022 | Maple Sugar Time

What makes Sugar Maple sap spectacular for syrup? We will investigate various tree species and all of the ways these trees impact our lives, from paper to houses to sugar!

April 2022 | Nature’s Neighborhoods in Spring

What’s happening in the habitats in Spring? Students will visit the three unique neighborhoods one last time to discover what the plants and animals are doing.

May 2022 | Crow Crew

Who’s the smartest bird in your neighborhood? Learn about what makes crows a beak above the rest. This program includes a visit from our very own Corvid: Loki, the American Crow.

Pricing & Registration

A completed student profile, which includes a health history and emergency care plan, is required for each participant prior to registration. We require a new Student Profile prior to each school year.

We offer a discounted rate for year-long participation.

Fall (September – November)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105

Winter (December – February)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105

Spring (March – May)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105

Full Year (September – May)
Member: $198 | Non-Member: $288

Though our homeschool year has begun, we still have openings in our Junior Elementary class.  Please contact our Registrar to enroll your child.