5 Results

  • Garlough: Engineering for Kids Junior STEM Club Spring (Grades: K-4)

    Calling all future engineers! It’s time to develop your critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills through engineering disciplines. Jump into an exciting new school year with all-new lessons! Whether you're a new or returning student, the Engineering For Kids Jr. Engineering/STEM Club offers hands-on, engaging activities each week to spark curiosity and creativity. Students will explore engineering concepts while developing essential 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork—building confidence to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom. Spring Session: Order may vary: Mechanical Engineering Mini Trampoline Spring into action! Students explore elasticity and energy transfer as they build and test a mini trampoline. Civil Engineering Bird's Self-Propelled Boat Make a splash with engineering! Students learn about buoyancy and propulsion, then create a boat that moves on its own. Mechanical Engineering Straw Grabber Grab, lift, and move like a pro! Students investigate simple machines, then build a straw-based grabber to pick up small objects. Electrical Engineering Constellation Projector Light up the night sky! Students learn about circuits and astronomy while creating a projector that displays constellations on the wall or ceiling.
  • Garlough: Forest Play Club (Grades: K-1)

    The Garlough Forest Play Club will be outdoor time in the Garlough School Forest where Kindergarten and Grade 1 students can enjoy playing with others to build relationships, a love of nature, develop social awareness and make responsible decisions with others. Students will be encouraged to self-organize to foster collaboration, creativity, problem solving and friendship. Play is a time for deep, intense learning and is crucial for child development. The club will meet rain/snow/cold or shine and students are expected to come prepared for any type of weather. **Please note this class runs until 4pm. Transportation is not provided. Taught by Magnet Coordinator and iNature Specialist Ms. Benton & Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Hendricks
  • Garlough: Forest Play Club (Grades: 2-3)

    The Garlough Forest Play Club will be outdoor time in the Garlough School Forest where Grade 2 & 3 students can enjoy playing with others to build relationships, a love of nature, develop social awareness and make responsible decisions with others. Students will be encouraged to self-organize to foster collaboration, creativity, problem solving and friendship. Play is a time for deep, intense learning and is crucial for child development. The club will meet rain/snow/cold or shine and students are expected to come prepared for any type of weather. **Please note this class runs until 4pm. Transportation is not provided. Taught by iNature Specialist Ms. Benton & School Counselor Ms. Orman
  • Garlough: Springtime on the Farm (K-4)

    Spring is the best time of year at the farm! Each day, we'll meet different animals. From sheep to chickens and pigs with lots of babies mixed in, we'll have a blast exploring the barn! Come and join the fun on the farm! Location and time: All classes will start and end at Garlough where students will be checked in and checked out of the class. The Dodge Naturalist will leave from Garlough at 2:15 p.m. to walk students to the Nature Center where classes will be held at the Farm Education Building. At 3:15 p.m. the students will walk back with the Naturalist to Garlough where parents will pick them up by 3:30 p.m. or they will join SAC if enrolled in the program. Students should come dressed for the weather, with boots, warm clothes, or raincoats as needed.
  • Garlough: Co-ed Soccer with DASH Sports (Grades: K-4)

    Soccer: DASH Sports soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided.