CISF offers an array of enriching programs for home-schooled students ages 5 – 17 throughout the academic year. The programs orient students to such subjects as the natural world and ecological consciousness, as well as provide a space for students to interact and play with peers. Want to learn more? Join our homeschool mailing list by contacting Fiona Christie Fiona@JamestownSailing.org

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February Programs

Week of February 3rd to February 28th (4 weeks)

• Jr. Nature Explorers: Tuesdays + Thursdays, 11:30 – 2:00 (ages 5-8)
Children will explore the natural world together for four weeks through this program. They will explore all around Fort Getty and observe the environment in winter. This program focuses on taking risks, gaining agency, Social Emotional Learning, and being creative in nature.
Cost: $227/ child
Where: CISF Trailer at Ft. Getty

• Coastal Chillers Club: Wednesdays, 11:30 – 2:00 (ages 8-13)
In this winter extension of our Coastal Citizens weekly homeschool program, students will get together each Wednesday to spend time outside, socialize, and partake in student-directed activities. This program will meet in our trailer (the tent is still down!) and is open to past participants and new faces alike!
Cost: $124/ child
Where: CISF Trailer at Ft. Getty

Friday Explorations
(single sessions)

Ages 5-15
12 – 2 pm
Cost: $31/child/session

• 2/14: Birding Hike at Conanicut Island Sanctuary
Come on a hike and participate in citizen science with us! We will take a hike around the Conanicut Island Sanctuary and see how many birds we can see (or hear) in the woodland, open field, and marshy habitats of the area, and record that information for scientists to use. The Great Backyard Bird count is a worldwide citizen science project happening all weekend Friday 2/14 until Monday 2/19.

• 2/28: Winter Animal Tracking
Meet us at Fort Getty to learn the basics of tracking animals! We will learn how to identify animal tracks, as well as look for other evidence such as scat or burrows. We will also learn other tips and tricks about where to look and what animals we might find living at Getty, and what that can tell us about our ecosystem!

“CISF provides inspiring project-based learning that nurtures creativity, problem-solving, risk-taking, personal accomplishment, collaboration and “aha” moments”

Jane Mitchell, Kindergarten Teacher, Jamestown Melrose School,

“The combination of sailing, marine biology, and art was perfect for both of my kids.”

Parent

Program Payment: By check or credit card via our registration website.

Scholarship information: CISF scholarship applications will be rolling throughout the year for those who need financial assistance to participate in CISF-offered programs. CISF does not want cost to prevent children from participating in our programs.
To learn more about applying for a scholarship contact Meg Myles, CISFSailing@gmail.com, or fill out an online application: https://www.jamestownsailing.org/secure-scholarship-application/

Scholarships will be awarded based on need.