Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Oceanography

Overview:
In this astronomy class, students will dive into the study of space, planets, stars and discoveries surrounding our solar system.

Class Details:

• Group projects and hands on learning

• Examine the details of the solar system

• Dive into problem solving and experimentation

• Study the history and the future implications of astronomy

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Entirely outdoors – children must come dressed for the weather and ready to explore

• Balance of structured learning and free time to build friendships

• Weekly email recaps to keep families informed about class activities

Additional Info:

• No outside work required, but optional activities may enrich at-home learning and simplify charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

This class will take place at Lake Lowell Park

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Mesopotamia

Overview:
Explore the ancient world with The Idaho Outdoor School!

Class Highlights:

• Hands on projects and explorations into the ancient world of Mesopotamia

• Explore new innovations in farming and technology through the lens of Mesopotamia

• Many group projects and opportunities to collaborate

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking

• Connect abstract concepts to real-life applications

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can be extended at home and used for charter school documentation

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Star Riverwalk

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Oceanography

Overview:
In this Physics class, students will dive into the study of mechanics and machines.

Class Details:

• Group projects and hands on learning abound!

• Dive into the history of simple machines and learn to break items down by their parts

• Dive into problem solving and experimentation

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Entirely outdoors – children must come dressed for the weather and ready to explore

• Balance of structured learning and free time to build friendships

• Weekly email recaps to keep families informed about class activities

Additional Info:

• No outside work required, but optional activities may enrich at-home learning and simplify charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

Please note: this class is still in development! If it is one you are interested in, let me know so that we can make sure it gets on the schedule!

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

American History (1700s)

Overview:
Explore the formation of our country by exploring the native nations that first conquered this land through to the Revolutionary War.

Class Highlights:

• Spend time learning about the variety of the native nations through out the North American Hemisphere

• Explore living like the early colonies

• Recreate structures and living arrangements

• Complete group projects and research

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can be extended at home and used for charter school documentation

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Lake Lowell Park in Nampa

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Anatomy

Overview:
This class will learn all about body systems through the use of creating models and dissections.

Class Highlights:

• Discover how the body works and all the details that make up each body system

• Dive into hands on learning with models and dissections to truly see how everything works together.

• Participate in group projects and research

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 9-14

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can easily be extended at home and documented for charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Lake Lowell Park

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Government

Overview:
This class will start with an overview of several types of government, before narrowing the focus to the US government and the many organizations that function within it.

Class Highlights:

• Dive into the making of the US government, learning all about the functions and abilities of each entity

• Participate in group projects and debates to recreate government actions in our classroom

• Spend time narrowing the focus and scope until the class creates its own mock government

• Learn how to get involved in government

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 9-14

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can easily be extended at home and documented for charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Lake Lowell Park

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Career Deep Dive

Overview:
Prepping our burgeoning adults for adulthood is one of the greatest joys and responsibilities, this class is designed to do just that! Diving into career choices and pathways for adulthood to create forward thinking mobility.

Class Highlights:

• Use interviews with a variety of career leaders to lead the research into how to get into and succeed in said career.

• Explore military, entrepreneurs, college and trade schools

• Learn to budget, search for jobs and predict a career path

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking with group activities

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 9-14

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can be extended at home and used for charter school documentation

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Star Riverwalk

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Logic and Critical Thinking

Overview:
Using nature as a backdrop, this class will explore how to become effective communicators and problem solvers by teaching our students how to argue and fully develop their thoughts and opinions.

Class Highlights:

• Use movement-based and outdoor games to reinforce logic skills

• Explore cause and effect, patterns and predictions, trial and error, reason and creative problem solving

• Draw developing minds into a place where they must think about solutions and plans with an end goal in mind

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking with group activities

• Connect abstract concepts to real-life applications in nature

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 9-14

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can be extended at home and used for charter school documentation

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Star Riverwalk

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Math Skills and Games

Overview:
This hands-on class brings key math skills to life through games and outdoor exploration. Students will use their bodies and the natural world around them to engage with math concepts in a fun, active way.

Class Highlights:

• Use movement-based and outdoor games to reinforce math skills

• Explore time, measurement, area, perimeter, patterns and geography

• Strengthen addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through play

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking with group activities

• Connect abstract concepts to real-life applications in nature

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can be extended at home and used for charter school documentation

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we are going to move all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

This class will meet at Kristin Armstrong

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

**Children MUST be 100% potty trained and not need help in the bathroom

Core Curriculum

Overview:
Incorporating the 4 main core curriculum subjects: math, history, language arts, science. 

Our classes will study animal homes, body systems, composers and animal scat and tracks. Lots of playtime, stories, art, games and exploring together.

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 4-5

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balance of learning and social connection throughout the class time

• Weekly email recaps keep families in the loop with what’s being covered

Additional Info:

• No homework required, but families can build on classroom lessons at home and easily document learning for charter school reporting

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

This class will meet at Kristin Armstrong

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

**Children MUST be 100% potty trained and not need help in the bathroom

Core Curriculum

Overview:
Incorporating the 4 main core curriculum subjects: math, history, language arts, science. 

Our classes will learn all about animal homes, body systems, composers, and animal scat and tracks

Lots of playtime, stories, art, games and exploring together.

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 4-5

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balance of learning and social connection throughout the class time

• Weekly email recaps keep families in the loop with what’s being covered

Additional Info:

• No homework required, but families can build on classroom lessons at home and easily document learning for charter school reporting

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication on the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

This class will meet at Lake Lowell Park

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Oceanography

Overview:
In this Oceanography class, students will dive into the study of our oceans, exploring coasts, tides, waves, the ocean floor, coral reefs, and underwater forests to discover the fascinating world beneath the surface.

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Entirely outdoors – children must come dressed for the weather and ready to explore

• Balance of structured learning and free time to build friendships

• Weekly email recaps to keep families informed about class activities

Additional Info:

• No outside work required, but optional activities may enrich at-home learning and simplify charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

This class will meet at Kristin Armstrong

Starts the week of January 12th (15 week semester)

Lead Teacher: Heather

Assistant Teacher: Addison

Oceanography

Overview:
In this Oceanography class, students will dive into the study of our oceans, exploring coasts, tides, waves, the ocean floor, coral reefs, and underwater forests to discover the fascinating world beneath the surface.

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Entirely outdoors – children must come dressed for the weather and ready to explore

• Balance of structured learning and free time to build friendships

• Weekly email recaps to keep families informed about class activities

Additional Info:

• No outside work required, but optional activities may enrich at-home learning and simplify charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we are going to move all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

Starts the week of January 12th (15 week semester)

Lead Teacher: Addison

*Minimum 5 student class limit (if the limit is not met by January 1st, full tuition will be reimbursed)

**Children MUST be 100% potty trained and not need help in the bathroom

Core Curriculum

Overview:
Incorporating the 4 main core curriculum subjects: math, history, language arts, science. 

Our classes will study birds, weather, space, geology and trees.

Lots of playtime, stories, art, games and exploring together.

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 4-5

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balance of learning and social connection throughout the class time

• Weekly email recaps keep families in the loop with what’s being covered

Additional Info:

• No homework required, but families can build on classroom lessons at home and easily document learning for charter school reporting

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we are going to move all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

Location

• Boise (Kristen Armstrong)

Starts the week of January 12th (15 week semester)

Lead Teacher: Addison

*Minimum 5 student class limit (if the limit is not met by January 1st, full tuition will be reimbursed)

**Children MUST be 100% potty trained and not need help in the bathroom

Core Curriculum

Overview:
Incorporating the 4 main core curriculum subjects: math, history, language arts, science. 

Our classes will study birds, weather, space, geology and trees.

Lots of playtime, stories, art, games and exploring together.

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 4-5

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balance of learning and social connection throughout the class time

• Weekly email recaps keep families in the loop with what’s being covered

Additional Info:

• No homework required, but families can build on classroom lessons at home and easily document learning for charter school reporting

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we are going to move all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

Location

• Nampa (Wilson Springs Pond)

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Language Arts – Unit Study Based Writing & Comprehension

Overview:
This class features our engaging approach to reading comprehension and writing through unit studies, offering students a fun and immersive way to explore different forms of literature and expression.

Class Highlights:

• Units on poetry, graphic novels, biographies and autobiographies

• Use of writing samples to inspire and guide student work

• Vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation games to reinforce language mechanics

• Students will create their own written pieces in each unit

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balance of learning and social connection throughout the class time

• Weekly email recaps keep families in the loop with what’s being covered

Additional Info:

• No homework required, but families can build on classroom lessons at home and easily document learning for charter school reporting

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app, families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate. 

Starts the week of September 7th (12 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: TBD

Art/Spanish

Overview:
A duo class combining conversational Spanish with art project instruction in an engaging outdoor environment.

Class Highlights:

• Conversational Spanish and nature inspiration will guide the flow of language

• Spanish language games will increase fluency and pronunciation

• Art projects inspired by nature will rotate through a variety of techniques and mediums

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can easily be extended at home and documented for charter school submissions

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we will keep all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.

Please note: this class is still in development! If it is one you are interested in, let me know so that we can make sure it gets on the schedule!

Starts the week of January 12th (15 week semester)

Lead Teacher: TBD

Assistant Teacher: Kelsey

Math Skills and Games

Overview:
This hands-on class brings key math skills to life through games and outdoor exploration. Students will use their bodies and the natural world around them to engage with math concepts in a fun, active way.

Class Highlights:

• Use movement-based and outdoor games to reinforce math skills

• Explore money, place value, weights and fractions

• Strengthen addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through play

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking with group activities

• Connect abstract concepts to real-life applications in nature

Details:

• Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students ages 6–12

• All supplies and materials included

• Completely outdoors – students should dress for the weather and be ready to learn

• Balanced structure with time for both focused learning and peer connection

• Weekly email recaps detail what was covered in class

Additional Info:

• No outside work is required, but content can be extended at home and used for charter school documentation

• Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% available

• For all classes, we are going to move all communication to the BAND app. Families will have access to photos and a quicker way to communicate.