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. Please note that this is a drop-off program.
2024-25 Curriculum
Fall
September 2024 | 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 2024 | 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 2024 | 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 2024 | 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 2025 | Nature’s Neighborhoods in Winter
What’s happening in the habitats in Winter? Students will revisit the three unique neighborhoods and compare what they found in Fall to what they see now.
February 2025 | Snow and Ice
What happens to water in Winter? Join us for some experiments and learn the differences between types of snowflakes and ice.
Spring
March 2025 | Maple Sugar Time
What makes Sugar Maple sap spectacular for syrup? We will investigate various tree species and all the ways these trees impact our lives, from paper to houses to sugar!
April 2025 | Nature’s Neighborhoods in Spring
What’s happening in the habitats in Spring? Students will visit the three unique locations one last time to discover what the plants and animals are doing.
May 2025 | Crow Crew
Who’s the smartest bird in your neighborhood? Learn about what makes crows a beak above the rest including 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. Students must be 6 years old by the first class of the first session they are enrolling in.
Winter (December – February)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105
Spring (March – May)
Member: $75 | Non-Member: $105