During the school year, CISF is proud to offer after-school programs for all students in grades K – 8! Students can sail, kayak, explore, and learn about our natural world in a variety of after-school programs. Help us improve! Please take our short survey to give us your feedback about our programs. Click here to access the survey.

Spring Programs

APRIL VACATION-DAY PROGRAMS
Wednesday, April 16th
Cost: $55/session

Spend Wednesday of your vacation exploring outside with us! We will have two programs for kids in grades K-3 and 4-8th in the morning, and an afternoon program for grades 3rd – 8th. 3-8th graders are welcome to stay the whole day and there will be a lunch break from 12-1.
• (9:30 – 12, Grades K-3) Animal Tracking: Learn the basics of animal tracking, how to look for signs and identify creature evidence you find in nature, while hiking and exploring around Fort Getty.
• (9:30 – 12, Grades 4-8) Foraging and Cooking: Hike around Fort Getty and learn the basics of how to forage for food in any surroundings. We will learn what we can eat and use for medicine around us, and make some drinks and snacks to eat!
• (1 – 3:30, Grades 3-8) Fort Exploring: Learn about the history of Fort Getty through exploring the forts and understanding what the area was used for before it is what it is today!

Session 2: April 28th – June 2nd
(No programs 5/26- will be held 6/2)

• Backyard Explorers, Mondays/Wednesdays (Grades 3 + 4)
In this popular after-school program, students will explore, adventure, and learn about the natural world. Children will explore the outdoor environment at school once a week for five weeks with Ms. Haley Barber. The students will be picked up from their classes after school.
Where: Jamestown Melrose School
When: 2:40 – 4pm (Grade 3: Mondays) (Grade 4: Wednesdays)
Cost: $65/child

• Outdoor Rocks!: Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm (Grades 2 + 3)
Come explore and climb the rocks at Beavertail and Fort Getty with us! This program is perfect for adventurers who love to be outside and exploring. We will spend the first two weeks meeting at Beavertail and hiking the rocks there, and the last three weeks at our favorite Fort Getty.
First 2 Sessions: Beavertail State Park
Last 3 Sessions: Ft. Getty
When: Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm
Cost: $110/child

• Intermediate Sailing: Thursdays, 3:30-5pm (Grades 4 + 5)
Calling all 4th and 5th grade sailing enthusiasts! All 4th and 5th graders with a passion for sailing, whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced, are encouraged to join our Intermediate Sailing class. We will learn about basic sailing terms and rules, points of sail, and parts of the boat. We will also learn about chart basics, current, tide, wind, and weather patterns that affect sailing through hands-on activities and games. Hopefully we will be able to spend a few days on the water as well (weather and temperature permitting)! All participants should come prepared for cold weather with gear to keep them dry and warm (we do have gear to lend as well!)
Where: CISF Ft. Getty Tent
When: Thursdays, 3:30-5pm
Cost: $130/child

• K-2 Nature Exploration: Fridays, 3:30-5pm (Grades K – 2)
Children in grades K- 2 are once again invited to explore the natural world at Fort Getty every Friday. They will spend time exploring and learning about the diverse ecosystems at Fort Getty. Late spring is an amazing time to observe and investigate all the rebirth of our surroundings.
Where: CISF Ft. Getty Tent
When: Fridays, 3:30-5pm
Cost: $110/child

Financial Aid is available for CISF Programs
https://www.jamestownsailing.org/cisf-application-pdf/

Questions? Contact Meg Myles at cisfsailing@gmail.com