Eco-Explorers at Sparks Elementary had a blast doing the Aqua Adventures Summer Camp last week! The summer camp was held at the school, and was a combination of activities and games from Eco-Explorers as well as typical fun summer camp activities. Behind Sparks Elementary there is a beautiful stream, where we caught crayfish, minnows, and… Read more »
It’s the heat of the summer, the kids are out of school, and the weather is, well….HOT! This means plenty of splashing around in the pool and playing in the sprinkler out back. Summer is a time to stay cool and have fun doing different activities. So how can an Eco-Explorer appreciate and learn more… Read more »
On May 6th, Eco-Explorers students and their families made it out to Irvine for the Spring Eco Family Event! Those who attended were able to explore Irvine Nature Center in contrast to their normal afterschool setting. The event was filled with fun nature crafts, games, animal encounters, guided hikes, and of course S’mores by the… Read more »
Now that Spring is here, Eco-Explorers is in high gear with new fun themes and activities! In Water, Water, Everywhere students delve in the chemistry of water through hands-on experiments and games. One activity includes boat making from recyclable materials to learn about density. Students had fun testing the strength of their boats with marbles!… Read more »
The Eco-Explorers after school club held its’ first Winter Family Event and what a success it was! Despite the cold and the icy rain, many families came out to participate. Families enjoyed nature crafts, fun games, animal encounters, and yummy hot chocolate and cookies. In addition to the fun, this event was a great opportunity… Read more »
This winter, students in grades 3rd-5th have been exploring with Microscopes! Students are viewing the world through different eyes. After learning about the importance of microscopes and the different parts of the microscope, students have been viewing all sorts of nature! They learned how to make their own slides and have been able to view… Read more »
As our 1st session of Eco-Explorers comes to an end, it is a great time to look back over a fantastic fall! Over 20 schools participated in Eco-Explorers this fall, reaching over 200 students. We spent our afternoons solving science mysteries and learning outdoor survival skills. Each morning we woke up to beautiful scenery captured… Read more »
This fall we have introduced our Nature Photography morning session! Students at Sparks, West Towson and Hampton Elementary have become Nature Photographers. Each week the students are introduced to a new photography term or skill and then spend time practicing that skill. Before school has proven to be a great time for photography and the… Read more »
School is back in session and that means it’s time to start exploring! Eco-Explorers starts next week and we are excited to see all of our Explorers again! This fall we will be talking about Science Mysteries, Outdoor Survival Skills and exploring the wonderful world of Nature Photography. We cannot wait to get started! A… Read more »
With summer break starting, our after-school club will be taking a short break. Not to worry, Eco-Explorers will be on the road this summer traveling to Sparks Elementary to lead two, week-long sessions! Check back next month to see how our first week of summer Eco-Explorers went! Before saying goodbye to our Explorers, we asked them… Read more »
