Afterschool in Nature at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary is a program serving youth 4th through 8th grade, hosted on our 600-acre nature reserve in Orange.
Spots are now open for 2024-2025 School Year!
Program meets Monday through Friday, from after school through 5:30 pm.
Students can register for the full week of programming, or join us for individual days around other extracurricular activities.
Scholarships and Transportation provided for those who qualify.
Space is intentionally limited to ensure quality experience.
Contact afterschool@sagemountain.com / 802-222-0179 with questions.
Afterschool in Nature’s mission is to provide the space and place for all children to grow and flourish by interacting with the land base they are a part of. Through a program of student-led nature-based activities, we aim to empower our youth in actively gaining a greater sense of healthy belonging and kinship to their natural environment and community.
Our Afterschool in Nature curriculum intimately follows the cycle of the seasons, wildlife, and local flora. Youth will explore this ancient rhythm by splashing in mountain streams, helping to grow delicious and healthy foods in the meadow gardens, studying wildlife along the forest trails, and experiencing quality time outdoors through a variety of different activities. In the process, they will learn not only about the natural communities that surround them, but also about themselves, their peers, and the world at large.
Our activities are guided by youth-led learning and nature immersion while integrating STEM objectives, creative arts, and social-emotional learning. Our program provides students with a foundation of physical and mental wellness through land-based, hands-on, outdoor learning and play. Our outdoor educators support youth with decades of nature education experience and trauma-informed training.
Afterschool in Nature offers a sliding scale tuition and scholarships to make this program accessible for all families.
We facilitate transportation from local schools in Orange and Washington Counties for those that qualify.
Our 2024-2025 Program is now open for enrollment for youth in grades 4 through 8!
Space is intentionally limited to ensure quality experience.
Contact afterschool@sagemountain.com / 802-222-0179 with questions.
Curious? Bring the family to the Mountain and join us for a Meet and Greet Session
Interested families are invited to get to know our facilities, meet our staff, and learn more about our Afterschool in Nature program.
To schedule a visit, click the link below, call 802-222-0179, or email
afterschool@sagemountain.com.
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