During the school year, CISF is proud to offer after-school programs for all students in grades K – 8! Students can sail, kayak, explore, and learn about our natural world in a variety of programs.
Programs will run on 10/12 (Indigenous People’s Day)
Registration opens Thursday, August 27th @ 7am
Bussing is available from Jamestown Schools to Ft. Getty programs (you may sign up for bussing during registration)
Backyard Explorers, Grades 1-2
This popular after-school program will (for the 7th year!) be offered this fall for students Grades 1 and 2 (Grades 3 and 4 will be available Session 2)! Students will explore the outdoor environment at school once a week for 5 weeks with CISF instructors. They will be picked up from their classes after school.
When: 2:40 – 4 PM
Grade 1: Mondays
Grade 2: Wednesdays
Where: Jamestown Melrose School
Cost: $70/student (5 weeks)
After School Sailing, Grades 3-8
In this program, student will get out on the water and learn about basic sailing terms and rules, points of sail, and parts of the boat. We will also learn about chart basics, and weather patterns that affect sailing through hands-on activities and games. Hopefully we will be able to spend a few days on the water as well (weather and temperature permitting)! All participants should come prepared for cold weather with gear to keep them dry and warm (we do have gear to lend as well!)
Grades 3 – 4: Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 3:30 – 5PM
Grades 5 – 8: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5PM
Where: CISF Tent @ Ft. Getty
Cost: $135/student (5 weeks)
After School Kayaking, Grades 5-8
Calling all junior naturalists! We will explore the different coasts at Fort Getty each week, and see what different species we can collect, and learn about them as we go!
When: Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: CISF Tent @ Ft. Getty
Cost: $115/student (5 weeks)
Fishing Club, Grades 5-8
Calling all lovers of fishing – or anyone who wants to learn and improve their fishing skills. We will meet fishing off the Ft. Getty docks! There will be a way to drop rods off in advance if you’d like to use your own rod, but rods and bait will be provided!
When: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: CISF Tent @ Ft. Getty
Cost: $115/student (5 weeks)
K-2 Nature Exploration, Grades K-2
Children in grades K- 2 are once again invited to explore the natural world at Fort Getty every Friday. They will spend time exploring and learning about the diverse ecosystems at Fort Getty. Spring is an amazing time to observe and investigate all the rebirth of our surroundings.
When: Fridays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: CISF Tent @ Ft. Getty
Cost: $115/student (5 weeks)
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