Programs

After-School

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. 

Spring Programs

Session 2

April 29th – May 31st

Registration opens Sunday, April 12th @ 12pm (noon)

Backyard Explorers, Grades 3-4
This popular after-school program will (for the 6th year!) be offered during the spring for students Grades 3 and 4! 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 3: Mondays
Grade 4: Wednesdays
Where: Jamestown Melrose School
Cost: $70/student (5 weeks)

Outdoor Rocks!, Grades 2-3, 4-5
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. There will be two separate groups on the same day, one for 2nd and 3rd graders, and one for 4th and 5th.
When: Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: First 2 Beavertail, Last 3 Ft. Getty
Cost: $115/student (5 weeks)

Creature Collection Club, Grades 1-2
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: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: CISF Tent @ Ft. Getty
Cost: $115/student (5 weeks)

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 on Thursdays, where we will 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!)
When: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: CISF Tent @ Ft. Getty
Cost: $135/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)

Financial Aid is available!

Questions?

“CISF provides inspiring project-based learning that nurtures creativity, problem-solving, risk-taking, personal accomplishment, collaboration and “aha” moments.”

– Jane Mitchell
Kindergarten Teacher, Jamestown Melrose School,