Educational Opportunities

Learn tips on finding shed antlers and then head outside to find sheds that have been hidden around the park just for you!

Students can drop in between 3:30 – 5:00 every Thursday and receive one-on-one peer tutoring from high school volunteers. Office supplies and laptops will be available for use and snacks will be provided.

ACE is a mentor program for high schoolers interested in the building industry. Students have spent the past 15 weeks working on mock building projects with mentors in the architecture, construction, engineering, and trades industries. Join us for the year end reception to learn more about their pro

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. TAB meets once a month for about an hour and includes a fun activity and yummy snacks. Students must complete an application. Find the application online goo.gl/JTmF54

Every Thursday, students can drop in between 3:30 – 5:00 and receive one-on-one peer tutoring from high school volunteers. Office supplies and laptops will be available for use and snacks will be provided.

Explore the wonder and beauty of Thomas Mitchell Park at night under a full moon.

Every Thursday, students can drop in between 3:30 – 5:00 and receive one-on-one peer tutoring from high school volunteers. Office supplies and laptops will be available for use and snacks will be provided.

Come visit Jester Park Nature Center’s resident turtles, snakes, and salamanders to learn about these misunderstood animals. You may even get to touch a turtle or snake. This is an open house program, so come anytime between 1-2:30.

Join a naturalist to learn the basics about rocks and minerals. Afterwards, participants will get the chance to make their own fossil to take home. All materials provided. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins accepted until program capacity is reached.

Join us for a campfire program about the wild night life in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as we search for some of these nocturnal animals.

The spring equinox (vernal equinox) marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This hike will feature spring equinox facts, folklore, and more!

Come learn the fascinating history of how our solar system was formed by focusing on our unique planets, moons, and sun. We will identify a number of constellations and other major astronomical objects in the classroom, followed by a stargazing session of the beautiful night sky

Every Thursday, students can drop in between 3:30 – 5:00 and receive one-on-one peer tutoring from high school volunteers. Office supplies and laptops will be available for use and snacks will be provided.

Build My Future is a hands on skilled trades event that includes the construction, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and automotive industries. Get your hands dirty as you see what the future has to hold for you. Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iag8gOkyWB4

Street Survival is a one-day safe-driving program designed to give teens the hands-on experience and tools to become smarter, safer drivers. Challenging driving situations on a private course allows students to experience abnormal vehicle behavior in a safe and supervised environment.