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Outdoor Education

Join our hands-on, experiential program for early education learners (ages 3–5) and homeschool students (ages 3–15). Our interactive approach fulfills California standards by introducing age-specific content and developing research skills. Over each 8-week semester, students explore scientific topics via recording observations, evaluating problems, and developing solutions. Classes are grouped by age; winter, spring, and fall sessions offered.

 

 

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education: Session 3

February 6, 2026 - March 27, 2025 

Friday, 9:00 AM – Noon with an optional afternoon practicum from 12:30 – 2:00 PM (Lunch takes place from Noon – 12:30 PM for practicum participants)


This semester’s topic is Invisible Forces: The Hidden Physics Behind How the World Works. Students will explore energy, waves, forces, and interactions that mostly unseen but shape everything— from animal senses to renewable energy in motion.

Practicum Topic: Mission: Restore Earth! Students will collaborate in teams to rescue our planet by repairing critical environmental systems pushed to the brink by human impact. From addressing clean water crises to managing overwhelming waste, students will apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to develop solutions that help restore Earth’s balance.

$270/first student

$220/second student

$200/each additional student

Optional practicum: $150/student (all materials included).

If a charter school is paying for some or all of your students' fees, you must also REGISTER ONLINE with the Zoo.

Please email purchase orders to Outdoor Ed

Duration 8 weeks
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