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 after-school programs.
Spring Programs
Single Session Program: Thursday, April 25th
• Mosaic Making, Grades 3+
Bring your favorite rocks, shells, sea glass, or other nature items to create a beautiful mosaic! These will be a part of our Great Getty Hunt, where participants will be able to come back and search Fort Getty for their creations.
Cost: $35
When: Thursday (4/25), 3:30-5:30 PM
Where: Ft. Getty Tent
Session 2: April 29th – May 31st
• Backyard Explorers, Grades 3 & 4
This popular after-school program will again be offered during the 2nd session for grades 3 and 4. The students will explore, adventure, and learn about the natural world. Children will explore the outdoor environment at school once a week for five weeks with Ms. Haley Barber. The students will be picked up from their classes after school.
Cost: $60
When: 2:40 – 4 PM: 3rd Grade – Tuesday; 4th Grade – Thursday
Where: Jamestown Melrose School
• Fishing Club, Grades 5 – 8
Calling all lovers of fishing – or anyone who wants to learn and improve their fishing skills. We will meet participants at the skate park and walk down to Dutch Harbor docks to fish! (Rods will be provided, but there will be a way to drop rods off in advance if you’d like to use your own)
Cost: $100
When: Mondays, 2:40 – 4:15 PM
Where: Meet at Lawn School Skate Park, pick up at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard
• Intermediate Sailing, Grades 4 + 5
All 4th and 5th graders with a passion for sailing, whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced, are encouraged to join our Intermediate Sailing class. Here, students will learn about basic sailing terms and rules, points of sail, and parts of the boat. We will also learn about chart basics, current, tide, wind, 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)!
Cost: $120
When: Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5
Where: Ft. Getty Tent
• Coastal Explorers, Grades 2 – 8
Come explore and climb the rocks at Beavertail and Fort Getty with us! This program is perfect for adventurers who love to be outside and exploring. We will spend the first two weeks meeting at Beavertail and hiking the rocks there, and the last three weeks at our favorite Fort Getty.
Cost: $100
When: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5
Where: first 2 Beavertail, last 3 Ft. Getty
• K-2 Nature Exploration
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. Late spring is an amazing time to observe and investigate all the rebirth of our surroundings.
Cost: $100
When: Fridays, 3:30 – 5
Where: Ft. Getty Tent
Vacation Day Programs
Wednesday, April 17
There will be three programs held and all programs will be held at CISF’s tent at Fort Getty, $50/session
Spend a vacation day with us exploring and foraging at Ft. Getty! We will offer one session for Grades K-3 in the morning, and two sessions for Grades 3-8 – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Children in Grades 3-8 who participate in both the morning and afternoon sessions are welcome to stay through lunch from 12 – 1 pm. Just remember to bring your lunch and let Ms Haley know you will be staying: Haley@JamestownSailing.org
• Grades K-3, 9:30 – 11:30: Animal Tracking
Learn the basics of animal tracking, how to look for signs and identify creature evidence you find in nature, while hiking and exploring around Fort Getty.
• Grades 3-8, 9:30 – 11:30: Foraging and Cooking
Hike around Fort Getty and learn the basics of how to forage for food in any surroundings. We will learn what we can eat and use for medicine around us, and make some drinks and snacks to eat!
• Grades 3 – 8, 1 – 3:30 PM: Fort Exploring
Learn about the history of Fort Getty by exploring the forts and understanding what the area was used for in the past and how that has changed!
Financial Aid is available for CISF Programs
https://www.jamestownsailing.org/cisf-application-pdf/
Questions? Contact Meg Myles at cisfsailing@gmail.com