Welcome

Our facility will be closed on Friday, March 22nd for an all-staff meeting.
Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, March 23rd.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

Our facility is open on weekdays from 9am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 2pm.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

OAKS After-School Program

OAKS (Outdoor Action Kids in STEAM) Program

THE 2024/25 LOTTERY IS NOW CLOSED

Please contact our School Program Coordinator at schools@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org with any questions.


ALNC’s OAKS After-School Program is for students at Henderson Elementary, Nuestro Mundo, and Winnequah Schools. The program runs Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 5:30 PM. Transportation to ALNC is provided; families will pick their children up at ALNC.

SLIDING-SCALE TUITION

Pro-rated tuition, limited tuition assistance, and payment plans are available. Wisconsin Shares are accepted.

OAKS TUITION RATES 2024-25

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

The enrollment process is for one school year. Current families (including siblings) are given priority for enrolling the following year.

Returning families? Login to the BRIGHTWHEEL APP to access your program registration.

Contact schools@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org with questions and for more information.

 


Gear

Students should bring:

  • Backpack.
  • Refillable water bottle. Drinking fountains will not be used for sanitary reasons, but places to fill water bottles will be available.
  • Comfortable shoes that can get wet.
  • Full change of clothes, including layers for all weather and a raincoat as needed.
  • Please label each item clearly with your child’s name.

Students should avoid bringing:

  • Any small trinkets, toys, etc.
  • Anything else easily lost or meant to be shared (pokemon cards, legos, etc).

Registration Policy

Enrollment in the lottery is required as there are a limited number of spots available. If you are registered and will not be attending, please call to inform us of your child’s absence. For questions, please contact schools@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org or to register by phone, call (608) 221-0404 x 1.

Cancellation Policy

Please notify ALNC of any cancellations at least 14 days prior to the start of a program.
If informed at least 30 days before, ALNC will issue a refund to the original payment method for the paid cost of the program minus a 15% administrative fee OR issue a credit to a loyalty account* for the paid cost of the program minus a 15% administrative fee OR move your registration to a different program of equal value. If informed less than 30 days, but at least 14 days before, ALNC will issue a credit to a loyalty account* for the paid cost of the program minus a 15% administrative fee OR move your registration to a different program of equal value.

Any non-attendance or cancellations within 14 days of the start of a program will result in a charge of the FULL class fee – there are no refunds for missed programs.

If ALNC cancels more than one class for any reason, you will be given the following options:

  • A FULL REFUND for canceled classes to the original payment method
  • A CREDIT for canceled classes to a loyalty account*, good for future programming at ALNC
  • A TRANSFER for the cost of canceled classes into a tax-deductible donation to ALNC

If you do not respond with your preference within 14 days of the canceled program, ALNC will issue a credit for the paid cost of the program minus a 15% administrative fee to a loyalty account*.
*The balance in a loyalty account is considered forfeit or abandoned if there are no transactions involving the loyalty account for over 12 months.

Medical Forms

Completed medical information is required for all after-school participants. Medical forms are included during program registration – you may fill them out as you go or log back in to complete. If skipped, you will receive an email reminder from us requesting that you submit information prior to your child’s first program. Please contact the School Program Coordinator at schools@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org with any questions or concerns.
 

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