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.
2023/24 Curriculum
Winter
*Winter programming is weather dependent and monthly subjects may vary according to weather*
December 2023 | The Basics of Tracks & Traces
What stories do animals leave behind? Your child will search for these clues hiking on the trails and use them as inspiration to create their own story!
January 2024 | Oh, Deer!
Did you know that the White Tailed Deer is Wisconsin’s fastest land mammal? Together, we will use what we learned in the previous month to search the trails for signs of this animal, and potentially spot this active creature.
February 2024 | Survival of the Fittest
What makes some animals better adapted to surviving the harsh Wisconsin winters? Through meeting a few of the Center’s educational ambassadors, as well as searching for animals on the trails, students will learn how a variety of native animals survive winter’s frigid temperatures.
Spring
March 2024 | Maple Sugar Time
What parts of the maple tree make sap? Together, we will discover what’s underneath the bark of this tree species and learn about the process that results in a sweet treat that we’ll be able to sample!
April 2024 | Spring Migration
With the weather warming up, which birds are migrating back to Wisconsin? Students will meet one of our birds of prey and practice using binoculars outside to find our feathered friends!
May 2024 | Rockin’ Good Time
How are rocks formed? What forces of nature can move rocks from place to place? How can we classify rocks? We will visit Lake Michigan to discover three groups of rocks and so much more!
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.
Winter (December – February)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105
Spring (March – May)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105