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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December Programs

December 2nd – 18th

• Coastal Chillers Club: Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm (ages 8-14)
In this winter extension of our Coastal Citizens weekly homeschool program, students will get together each Tuesday to spend time outside, socialize, and partake in student directed activities. This three week program will meet at our tent, and spend time at the fire-pit and around Getty. We will cancel or reschedule to Wednesday in the event of inclement weather.

• Coastal Citizens Junior: Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm (ages 6-10)
Children between the ages of 6 and 10 will explore around Fort Getty and observe the area in winter. The program focuses on taking risks, gaining agency, Social Emotional Learning, and being creative in nature. This three week program will meet at our tent, and explore around Getty. We will cancel or reschedule in the event of inclement weather.

Friday Explorations
(single sessions)

Ages 5-15
Cost: $32/child/session

• 11/7: Nature Art (12-3pm)
We will be enjoying the beauty of nature in the fall, and using our creativity to make something beautiful with what we find in nature, both in the woods and at the beach.

• 11/21: Naturalist Skills & Illustration (12-3pm)
Practice being a naturalist and observing, learning about, and drawing different living things around Fort Getty. We will learn how to find, safely catch, identify, and look closely at different living species, and then practice observing by drawing and labeling them as we adventure around!

• 12/5: Hike the Rocks at Getty! (12-2pm)
For the last Friday exploration of the year, come hike and explore the rocks of Fort Getty with us! We will hike pretty far, so make sure to wear good climbing shoes and warm layers. This program will meet at our Fort Getty tent. We will cancel in the event of inclement weather.

“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.