PROGRAM NEWS:
2025/26 After-School Nature Club registration is now open!
There are no payments due at registration. Initial and monthly payments ($200/month) will be made through a separate platform.
REGISTER HERE FOR 2025/26 NATURE CLUB
AFTER-SCHOOL NATURE CLUB
After-School Nature Club is a drop-off program appropriate for children in grades K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. On Monday afternoons, spend some time outside after school.
Program Objectives
To use nature as a teaching tool to:
- Encourage risky play, sparking resilience, igniting creativity, building physical strength, and sharpening social skills
- Foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world, leading to admiration and respect for the environment
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Nature Club meets on Mondays from 1:30* to 5pm. *Monday early release dismissal varies by school; ALNC will adjust drop off times as needed.
- Rolling enrollment! Instead of registering seasonally, Nature Club will have rolling enrollment where families pay monthly. If, at any time, a student would like to un-enroll, email camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org (by the 15th of the month) to make the necessary changes.
- Monthly Cost: $200/month Limited tuition assistance and payment plans available, please email camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org for eligibility. Wisconsin Shares are also accepted.
Contact camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org with questions and for more information.
GEAR
Students should bring:
- Backpack.
- Refillable water bottle.
- 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
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of spots available. If you have a question about bringing a sibling to the program, please send us an email. If you are registered and will not be attending, please send a message via the Brightwheel app. For questions, please contact camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.