This is a 12 week program with education hands on lessons taught outdoors at the Ogden Nature Center. Lessons center around nature but tie in topics such as math, art, language arts, history, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-12.
Registration for Fall 2025 semester is now open!
Click the button above to register for the entire 12 week program. See details below.
We are now accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2025 semester! Find more details at the bottom of this page.
Homeschool Program Details
Fall Semester
Welcome Junior Hydrologists! Join us this semester as we explore the wonders of water. Throughout the semester we will study many aspects of water including properties of water, the water cycle, aquatic ecosystems, the importance of clean water, and the relationships between water and living things, including people. Students will also work together to create a class project that will apply what they have learned to solve a common problem. Through this program we aim to broaden students’ understanding and appreciation of the role water has in the world around us.
Dates and Times
Every other week at 1 pm beginning on September 10 and ending on December 17.
Drop-off/Pickup
Please accompany your child/children for sign-in each time. Drop-off and pickup will be in the parking lot at the start of Birdhouse Trail. Please park in the large lot and escort your child to the naturalist who is there to sign in everyone. You will pick up your child in the same spot.
Please be prompt in picking up your children at 3 p.m. Parents will be billed $2 per minute for any students left 15 minutes or longer after the posted end of class. Students will not be allowed to return to class until this balance is paid.
If you are delayed, please call Ogden Nature Center, 801-621-7595, and ask them to notify your child’s teacher-naturalist.
Parents and other family members will not be allowed to attend class with their child/children. You may remain on the Nature Center grounds while class is in session.
Weather & Gear
Classes will be conducted mostly outdoors in all types of weather. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared to go outdoors for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat. All children should bring a water bottle, as we don't provide them, and our drinking fountains may or may not be available or accessible depending on where we are having class on the property. Children should wear shoes with closed toes (no flip-flops or sandals) for all sessions. Rain jackets and waterproof shoes are preferred rather than umbrellas for rainy days. Winter requires a coat, hat, and gloves or mittens. Please leave snacks at home, unless your child has a medical reason for needing one.
Expected Behavior
Please prepare your child by helping them understand appropriate group-learning behaviors, which include:
- Raising hands before shouting out questions or ideas
- Taking turns and sharing
- Staying with the group
- Being respectful to classmates and teachers.
- They may be asked to engage in journaling, math, observation, and other skills
These are essential for a productive learning experience.
Scholarships
We are now accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Scholarships are available due to the generous donations of one of our supporters. These are given on a first come first serve basis. If you have already registered and paid full price, we can issue a refund for the scholarship amount if your application is accepted. Click the link below to fill out and submit the online form.
