Nature Studies & Homeschool Enrichment Programs
Ages 9-13 years old
First class free for new participants!!
To try a first class for free, please Register AND email ElementsLearning@gmail.com to let us know.
About Our Nature Studies and Homeschool Enrichment
Elements Nature Studies and Homeschool Enrichment Programs are drop-off courses designed for children age 9-13 years. During Nature Studies and Homeschool Enrichment Programs, children and an Elements educator will engage in open ended and guided exploration of the topic at hand. Children will also engage in community building activities that promote social and interpersonal awareness.
Elements at Round the Bend (RTB) Farm, Dartmouth
Programs at RTB, are held outdoors as often as the weather will allow. When needed, we will take cover in the Yurt and will only cancel in the event of extreme weather. We encourage waterproof shoes/boots and appropriate outerwear. Learners who enroll in a morning and afternoon course on the same day are welcome to bring a lunch and eat with peers and an Elements educator.
Creative Writing, WEDNESDAY, 10AM - 12PM
FALL: 9/18 -12/11, (No class on 11/27)
WINTER: 1/8 - 3/19
SPRING: 3/26 - 6/4 (No class on 4/16)
Create, reflect, and grow! In an open studio fashion, learners will have the opportunity to explore multi-media through process art and reflective journaling. Artists will learn how to write an artist statement to accompany their work.
Numbers in Nature, WEDNESDAY, 1PM - 3PM,
FALL: 9/18 -12/11, (No class on 11/27)
WINTER: 1/8 - 3/19
SPRING: 3/26 - 6/4 (No class on 4/16)
In relation to the local ecosystem and agriculture, children will use math concepts and operations to observe and understand patterns in nature, collect & report data, and solve problems through project based learning.
*FULL* Nature Study, THURSDAY, 10AM - 12PM
9/19 - 12/12, (No class on 11/28)
WINTER: 1/9 - 3/20
SPRING: 3/27 - 6/5 (No class on 4/17)
*This course if Full and is no longer excepting enrollment! *Explore the farm through STEM contextual learning! Guided by inquiry based questions and our beautiful sense of wonder, we will observe, study, build, test, and calculate in nature.
Programs held at The Heron Studio, Fall River
Elements Playmaking takes place at the Heron Studio, in Fall River, MA. The studio is located on the first floor at 187 Plymouth Avenue. All classes will take place indoors.
After School Playmaking, TUESDAY, 4PM - 6PM
9/17 - 5/6,
Performance on 5/8
Write, produce & perform an original play! Playmaking builds on social emotional skills, confidence, artistry, writing and performance skills. This class will excite and challenge young learners! We encourage participation in the full year.
SESSION ONE: 9/17 - 12/10
Develop and write a storyline & script.
SESSION TWO: 1/14-5/6
Design and create set, props, puppets and costumes! Rehearsing & performing! THURS, 5/8 The Performance.
*Try a first class for free! Fill out registration AND email us to confirm interest in a trial class. If you choose to enroll, you will be provided a discount code that will prorate your cost so you pay only for the remaining weeks. A trial class is available for learners who have not taken that particular Elements course before, even if you are not new to Elements.
Elements Sliding Scale Tuition
Tier 1 - Pay it forward! Covers the full cost of your program and a portion to a family in need. Thank you for helping keep our program equitable!!
Tier 2 - Covers the full cost of your program.
Tier 3 - A subsidized option. Covers a partial cost of your program to meet the needs of families with fewer resources.
Drop Off Program Cost (per child)
Tier 1 - $30 per class ($15/hr)
Tier 2 - $25 per class ($12.5/hr)
Tier 3 - $20 per class ($10/hr)
*All Elements in-person programs for children are licensed by the Dartmouth Board of Health. Parents can view our Family Handbook with all of our policies including health and safety procedures. Elements is a 501(c)(3) non profit and welcomes all participants without discrimination.