Emily Oaks Nature Center

Dear Homeschool Community Leaders,

As we are enjoying the warmer weather, we are also preparing for a new season of Scoutin’ Around at Emily Oaks Nature Center, and we are looking forward to having your children join us! Encourage your homeschoolers to enjoy the wonders of spring by exploring the natural world, learning new skills, and having fun outdoors!

Please pass on this information to your partnering families, and add to websites or blogs at will! Thank you.

Session Details

Sessions are held every Tuesday at Emily Oaks from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., with extended class times for off-site trips. The spring season begins on April 6 and ends on June 1. Children will be placed in one of two class groups based on age at time of enrollment (6-7 years old, 8-10 years old), and will participate in age-appropriate activities with others in their group.

As in past seasons, each spring session includes a nature-focused topic or skill, outdoor games or activities, and creative endeavors like crafts, dramatic performances, or storytelling. Check out the attached “Session Description” for this season’s topics!

Children will earn stickers each week as a visual representation of their participation and add it to their personal plaque, which is displayed in the classroom. After each session, participants will receive a resource page to encourage further exploration.

Nature Neighbors, a 9-week class for children 4-5 years old, is held at Emily Oaks at the same time as Scoutin' Around for your family's convenience. Stop by the Nature Center for a registration form or visit www.skokieparkdistrict.org. Registration is currently open.

Registration Information

Pre-registration for Scoutin’ Around is required. Registration begins TODAY for Skokie residents and non-residents. Registration deadline for ALL winter sessions is Friday, April 2. Please mark your calendars!

We are pleased to announce that you can now visit www.skokieparkdistrict.org to register online for the entire spring season (all 9 sessions) and individual sessions of Scoutin’ Around! If you prefer, you may still register in person at Emily Oaks Nature Center. Fees vary according to the session, and payment will be due at the time of registration.

NOTE: If you have not previously registered for programs at the Skokie Park District website, please call Emily Oaks at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500, to be entered the computer system and receive your Web User ID and Password.

In order to provide a safe, positive experience for your children, we will abide by our minimum and maximum participant limits. Please register your children as soon as possible, as space is limited and registration will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the spring season of Scoutin’ Around, or if I can help in any other way.

Enjoy the day,
Jill
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Jill Flaherty
School-Age Program Coordinator
Emily Oaks Nature Center
Skokie Park District
847-674-1500, ext. 2525