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The North Carolina Arboretum’s team of expert environmental educators are excited to resume in-person instruction for youth ages 6-9 years old with the Arboretum’s new weekday drop-off programs, OAK at The N.C. Arboretum, which kicks off a new season of adventure in April of 2021.
Register your young adventurer for OAK this year! We are offering sessions beginning April 19 and running through the end of May, 2021.
Additional details are listed on this webpage as well as in N.C. Arboretum Society membership communications. For additional information please contact Rich Preyer, OAK Coordinator, at rpreyer@ncarboretum.org.
Days in the OAK are steeped in inquiry-based, outdoor exploration and learning! Students will be engaged in a wide range of nature connection and wilderness skills activities as they splash in creeks, romp through woodlands and enjoy the outdoors!
Register by clicking the dates below:
Wednesdays April 21-May 26, 2021
There is a 50% deposit due upon registration, with balance due May 10. The NC Arboretum Memberships at Household and above receive a discount on the monthly payments.
Members:
6-week OAK Class (1 day/week): Two payments of $130.50. Total enrollment cost: $261.
Non-Members:
6-week OAK Class (1 day/week): Two payments of $145. Total enrollment cost: $290.
Days in the OAK are steeped in inquiry-based, outdoor exploration and learning! Students will be engaged in a wide range of nature connection and wilderness skills activities as they splash in creeks, romp through woodlands and enjoy the outdoors!
Register by clicking the dates below:
Mondays and Tuesdays April 19-May 25, 2021
There is a 50% deposit due upon registration, with balance due May 10. The NC Arboretum Memberships at Household and above receive a discount on the monthly payments.
Members:
6-week OAK Class (2 days/week): Two payments of $261. Total enrollment cost: $522.
Non-Members:
6-week OAK Class (2 days/week): Two payments of $290. Total enrollment cost: $580.
Days in the OAK are steeped in inquiry-based, outdoor exploration and learning! Students will be engaged in a wide range of nature connection and wilderness skills activities as they splash in creeks, romp through woodlands and enjoy the outdoors!
Register by clicking the dates below:
Thursdays and Fridays April 22-May 28, 2021
There is a 50% deposit due upon registration, with balance due May 10. The NC Arboretum Memberships at Household and above receive a discount on the monthly payments.
Members:
6-week OAK Class (2 days/week): Two payments of $261. Total enrollment cost: $522.
Non-Members:
6-week OAK Class (2 days/week): Two payments of $290. Total enrollment cost: $580.
The Arboretum is incorporating rigorous safety protocols around COVID-19 as recommended by health professionals. These include:
Adherence to the Arboretum’s policies and procedures is required of all participants to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Parents and children are required to review, initial and sign our Family Agreement and submit it on the first day of class. You must also complete the Medical and Liability Form and return it to Rich Preyer, OAK Coordinator at rpreyer@ncarboretum.org.
Medical and Liability Release for OAK Program
The Arboretum’s team of experienced outdoor educators have received training and practice in engaging youth within our post-COVID world. It is our preference that the same two educators consistently engage with the same small group throughout the 11-week program, but there may be times that substitutions are made.
For more information email Rich Preyer, OAK Coordinator at rpreyer@ncarboretum.org or call Jonathan Marchal, Director of Education at 828-665-2492 ext. 627.