AFTERNOON ECOLOGISTS
A half-day, week-long program on Bainbridge Island to deepen science knowledge, strengthen problem-solving skills, and take learning outside!
Afternoon Ecologists
BRINGING SCIENCE LEARNING OUTSIDE
We’re thrilled to announce Afternoon Ecologists, our new in-person, outdoor program on our Bainbridge Island campus, for students in 4th – 6th grades!
Designed to align with Washington’s 4th – 6th grade science curriculum, this half-day, week-long program will bring learning to life for students in a fun way, by building knowledge, strengthening collaborative problem-solving skills, gaining an appreciation for multiple perspectives, and practicing environmental stewardship.
Led by current University of Washington Master’s Students in Education and experienced staff instructors, the Afternoon Ecologists program will guide students in deepening their understanding of the impact science, engineering, and technology can have on their communities and the planet.
This half-day, one-week program runs Monday through Friday, from 1:30 – 4:30.
We are currently opening up registration for the first two weeks of the program:
Week of September 28
Week of October 5
The program is for students in 4th – 6th grades.
This program will be held on our Bainbridge Island campus, at 4450 Blakely Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
COST: Tiered Pricing
We are committed to providing the opportunity for in-person, outdoor learning for all 4th – 6th graders who apply to this program.
$225 – This is the full cost of the program. Please choose this option if you’re able to do so.
$150 – Please choose this option if it’s the right financial fit for you.
If you find our tiered fee schedule is beyond your reach, please apply for a scholarship by reaching out to Joan Hutchinson at joanh@islandwood.org.
**If you’d like to give to help make this program accessible for other families, you’ll be able to add a donation during the registration process. Thank you in advance!**
“This is the first time we felt our child was in a good learning environment since school closed this spring. Thank you for all your hard work, creativity, and most of all, making the pandemic restrictions feel safe and less scary.”
– Thea B., Recent Summer Camp Parent
SAFETY AND LOGISTICS
The Afternoon Ecologists program will be run in alignment with the WA State Department of Health’s guidelines for safe outdoor programming. For more details, click the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope this will help answer some of the questions you may have. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Joan Hutchinson at joanh@islandwood.org.
We are following all of the COVID-19 safety precautions as outlined by the WA State Department of Health. For more details, please visit our Safety & Logistics page.
Students will only be indoors to use the bathrooms and in the case of inclement weather. If there’s bad weather, each group will use separate indoor spaces.
Yes, we’re happy to accommodate requests and to see friends exploring together! When you register, there is a form field that will ask you about any friend requests.
Unfortunately not. We often have a waitlist for programs, and in fairness to those on the waitlist, we don’t allow transfers to anyone outside your family.
No. Given COVID-19, we’re limiting the number of people on campus to reduce the risk to our staff and children participating in the program.
No, as the curriculum and activities for each week are the same. However, we’re still planning additional programs, so hopefully, there will be more opportunities for your child to get back to IslandWood again soon!
Yes, the program is open to all 4th – 6th graders in the Puget Sound area!
Yes! In the registration form, where it asks you for any friend requests, you can share that your child is part of a pod, along with the name of each child in the pod that’s also signing up. Please note, your child will still need to wear a mask and participate in social distancing while at IslandWood.
If you cancel four weeks prior to the beginning of the program, we charge only $40 and refund the rest. (The $40 fee is what we’re charged by our third-party processing software.)
If you cancel between 2 and 4 weeks prior to the start of the program, we’ll refund you 50% of the cost of the program.
We do not provide refunds if you cancel two weeks prior to the start of the program.
If for any reason we can’t hold the program, we’ll provide you a full refund.
Help Make Outdoor Learning Accessible for All 4th - 6th Graders in the Community
As you know, many families have been hit hard by COVID-19. Would you help ensure that every 4th – 6th grader has the opportunity to participate in this program, regardless of their financial situation?
We Want to Hear From You
As a new program, we would love to hear your feedback about how we can continue to evolve Afternoon Ecologists to best meet our community’s needs.
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