Afterschool in Nature at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary is a program serving youth grades 4th through 8th at our 600-acre nature reserve in Orange.

We are hosting a Meet-and-Greet for interested families to get to know our facilities, meet our staff, pick some fresh blueberries, and learn more about our afterschool program.

Join us for a Meet and Greet:
Thursday August 25th, 5 pm or Saturday August 27th, 10 am

Space and parking is limited; to sign up for either session, or to schedule an individual appointment at another day and time, call 802-479-9825, or email afterschool@sagemountain.com.

The Afterschool in Nature program begins September 1st and runs Monday through Friday, with youth eligible to sign up full time or specific days each week. Scholarships and sliding scale tuition are offered, and transportation is provided from school and back home for those that qualify.

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.

Visit http://www.sagemountain.com/afterschool/ to learn more or contact us: 802-479-9825, afterschool@sagemountain.com