After School - PS 133
Winter Nature and Survival classes in Prospect Park!
Kids are picked up from PS 133 and take a beautiful walk to explore Prospect Park while learning winter survival skills! We will learn to use a compass, make shelters, start a camp fire (and make S'mores!), send signals, make tools, identify trees and find food (no animals) while exploring the last remaining forest in Brooklyn. Kids will learn about edible winter berries and poisonous lookalikes. If there's heavy snow, we will use sleds to explore different areas of the park. We will use binoculars to bird watch and explore while learning about some of the oldest trees and how they've been used for millennia by Native Americans for food, shelter and beauty. If we have time, and weather permits, we will walk to and learn about some of our other local green treasures, like the Gowanus Canal, nearby community gardens and local trees. This class requires snowsuits, hats, gloves, good boots, a sturdy backpack for all supplies and hand warmers EVERY single class. This class is NOT for children who don't like cold weather. But we will be moving around and moving fast! If anything, they will probably sweat! Brooklyn Seeds will provide the following gear: headlamps, magnifying glasses, a sled, a compass, a rope, binoculars and a kid-friendly multi-tool.
GRADES: K - 5. Older kids will have more challenging activities. In order to make sure younger kids do not feel left out or overwhelmed, we recommend kindergarteners sign up with a buddy or pod member (sibling, best friend, etc.) Pods will work together in small groups and we will keep classroom buddies, siblings and age groups together. Parents and babysitters also have the option of dropping children off at the park, including pod drop-offs.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We have fun outdoors safely with face masks on, follow relevant COVID protocols and will communicate regularly about staying safe and healthy while having a blast outdoors!
DATES & COST
Winter Tuesdays: 11
$1050
January 4, 11, 18, 25,
February 8, 15
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Winter Wednesdays: 12
$1150
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Winter Fridays: 12
$1150
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18
March 4, 11, 18, 25,
April 1
And yes, we have scholarships on the registration form! Please email brooklynseeds@aol.com and we will make sure we include as many kids as we safely can!
NO HANGRY KIDS
Please pack a full water bottle and a snack (or two or three because they sometimes eat them during lunch!) for your child. Some outdoor water fountains may be out of order and/or have been closed due to COVID.
WHAT TO WEAR
All kids must wear face masks and dress appropriately, including sun hats, rain coats, rain boots, snow boots, sneakers. NO SANDALS. No fancy outfits because they will absolutely destroy them when they jump into that mud puddle! Please dress for easy and comfortable outdoor movement. We will sometimes be running or walking long distances as we learn important life skills while incorporating social-emotional learning.
REGISTRATION
Please click on the registration link below to sign up!
Problems with the form? Email brooklynseeds@aol.com and we can help!
GRADES: K - 5. Older kids will have more challenging activities. In order to make sure younger kids do not feel left out or overwhelmed, we recommend kindergarteners sign up with a buddy or pod member (sibling, best friend, etc.) Pods will work together in small groups and we will keep classroom buddies, siblings and age groups together. Parents and babysitters also have the option of dropping children off at the park, including pod drop-offs.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We have fun outdoors safely with face masks on, follow relevant COVID protocols and will communicate regularly about staying safe and healthy while having a blast outdoors!
DATES & COST
Winter Tuesdays: 11
$1050
January 4, 11, 18, 25,
February 8, 15
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Winter Wednesdays: 12
$1150
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Winter Fridays: 12
$1150
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18
March 4, 11, 18, 25,
April 1
And yes, we have scholarships on the registration form! Please email brooklynseeds@aol.com and we will make sure we include as many kids as we safely can!
NO HANGRY KIDS
Please pack a full water bottle and a snack (or two or three because they sometimes eat them during lunch!) for your child. Some outdoor water fountains may be out of order and/or have been closed due to COVID.
WHAT TO WEAR
All kids must wear face masks and dress appropriately, including sun hats, rain coats, rain boots, snow boots, sneakers. NO SANDALS. No fancy outfits because they will absolutely destroy them when they jump into that mud puddle! Please dress for easy and comfortable outdoor movement. We will sometimes be running or walking long distances as we learn important life skills while incorporating social-emotional learning.
REGISTRATION
Please click on the registration link below to sign up!
Problems with the form? Email brooklynseeds@aol.com and we can help!
