This Fall we have been very busy running our regular programs whilst also starting new ones! You can find us all over Richmond; teaching kids to Mountain Bike at After school enrichment programs, taking kids to the James River Park for our Outside program, or going to Preschool's to run a nature based enrichment program!
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| Biggest Bass of the day |
Monday
There was no school Monday due to Columbus day, so we took full advantage and headed out with a group of kids to a private farm for some fishing and biking! The kids had a wonderful time riding all over the farm while others decided to fish the whole time!
There was no school Monday due to Columbus day, so we took full advantage and headed out with a group of kids to a private farm for some fishing and biking! The kids had a wonderful time riding all over the farm while others decided to fish the whole time!
On Monday we picked up our group of Tuckahoe Elementary students and headed out to one of our favorite ponds to catch "big fish." The kids had a great time fishing and just being out in the wonderful 80 degree weather! We caught a bunch of blue gill and bass, plus the huge bass above!
Tuesday
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| Rock hopping at Pipeline |
This was the second week for Fox Elementary's program. It is a great program we have been running for 2 years now. The kids love getting out into the James River Park since most of them visit it frequently. It is fun to see how much they know about the area! Last week we headed down to Pony Pasture to climb everyone's favorite....the "vines." After climbing we headed to the river for a lesson on rock skipping! This week we headed to Pipeline to do some fishing and exploring. Not many big fish but lots of fun and laughter going up and down the pipe and hopping from rock to rock!
We also have our enrichment biking at Jackson Davis Elementary on Tuesdays! The kids are loving getting out and riding a true mountain bike and have been improving each week! This week we learned to change tires!
Wednesday
Wednesday is our big mountain biking day! We run 2 after school enrichment at Glen Allen Elementary and Echo Lake Elementary. We have very enthusiastic kids that are ready to get out and ride. Unfortunately we couldn't get outside on the bikes this week due to weather but they now know how to change a tire, fix a slipped chain, and tighten up anything that may come loose on their bikes!
Thursday
Last Thursday was our first week of Preschool enrichment! It was a blast for us as well as the kids. We did a scavenger hunt and decorated bags! The kids had so much fun finding all of our hidden treasures and even learned a "hidden" lesson! This week we did a nature walk and worked on our 5 senses! The stories that came along with the things they heard, saw or smelled were great!
We also started our Mountain Biking Program at Springfield Elementary last week! The kids were ready to ride the first day and are putting the little things together quickly. We learned how to position their body on the bike last week and this week we added some relays, gear changing, and seat positions! They are learning quick and will be ready for the trails in no time!
Preschool Enrichment
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| Setting up for the Scavenger Hunt |
Last week was our first week of Preschool enrichment! We are working with St. Stephens and St. Christopher's School this fall. It was a blast for us as well as the kids. We did a scavenger hunt and decorated bags! The kids had so much fun finding all of our hidden treasures and even learned a "hidden" lesson! This week we did a nature walk and worked on our 5 senses! The stories that came along with the things they heard, saw or smelled were great!
If you are interested in doing a Preschool Enrichment, Mountain Biking Enrichment or Outside Program at your school please contact Emily Gottwald at eocheltree@virginiaoutside.com
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