About the Homeschool Enrichment Series
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SLNC’s Homeschool Enrichment Series is an option for families who take a different approach to educating their children (ages 5-14). Our 4-week program provides an opportunity for children to get hands-on experience within the STEM disciplines, without the formal constraints. Each of the lessons are developed with the PA Standard Aligned System (SAS) in mind and ensure that children will excel in all settings.
There are FIVE sessions this year: Fall II, Winter, Winter II, Spring, and Spring II. The topics covered are relevant to each season. We enjoy all types of weather at SLNC and will encourage your children to feel the same way. It is important to make sure that your child dresses for the weather, including closed-toe shoes, and is always prepared to get dirty! Long pants are also recommended as we do explore in our forest, meadow, and marsh.
The program is a drop-off program run by SLNC’s Environmental Educators. We encourage parents to minimize interactions with the class in order to reduce distractions. Parents are not encouraged to stay on site, but are welcome to hike the trails on their own during this time.
Participants may sign up for either a morning (10:30am-12pm) and/or afternoon (1:30-3pm) session.
🍁 Autumn Explorers: Homeschool Nature Series
Join us for a 4-week homeschool series all about the wonders of autumn! Each week, children will explore the seasonal changes happening in nature through guided walks, hands-on activities, and creative art projects.
Weekly Themes & Activities
🍂 Week 1 (Nov 12): Leaves & Trees
- Discover why leaves change color
- Tree ID walk & nature exploration
- Craft: Leaf rubbings & sun catchers
🦉 Week 2 (Nov 19): Animals in Autumn
- Learn how animals migrate, hibernate, and adapt
- Look for signs of wildlife around the center
- Craft: Pinecone owls & paper plate bats
🌰 Week 3 (Nov 26): Seeds & Survival
- Explore how plants spread seeds in fall
- Collect acorns & pinecones on a nature walk
- Craft: Pinecone bird feeders & seed art
🍄 Week 4 (Dec 3): Ecosystem in Balance
- Discover how plants, animals, and weather prepare for winter
- Forest floor investigation
- Craft: Twig mobiles
🌦️ Wild About Weather: Homeschool Nature Series
Children have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating science of weather and climate by engaging in a variety of outdoor observations and exciting experiments. Through hands-on activities, kids can explore things such as measuring temperature, observing cloud formations, and understanding the water cycle.
Weekly Themes & Activities
☁️ Week 1 (Nov 12): Clouds & Rain
- Learn how clouds form & explore different types
- Outdoor cloud-watching & sky journal
- Experiment: Rain cloud in a jar
🍃 Week 2 (Nov 19): The Power of Wind
- Discover how wind shapes our weather
- Try out homemade pinwheels & wind tests
- Experiment: Build wind-powered boats
⚡ Week 3 (Nov 26): Storms & Lightning
- Explore the science behind thunder, lightning & storms
- Learn storm safety & track weather patterns
- Experiment: Create static electricity “lightning” with balloons
🌡️ Week 4 (Dec 3): Weather Watchers
- Discover how scientists track weather changes
- Build simple weather tools (rain gauge, wind sock)
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If you have any questions, please contact Summer Camp Director/ Environmental Educator, Holly Hewchuk at v-hlhewchuk@buckscounty.org or 267-880-5021.