After School Programs
Each unique hands-on science or technology program:
- Offered for 5-weeks or 10-weeks
- All programs are fully customizable for your school’s needs
- Led by an enthusiastic presenter
- Designed in partnership with Bay Area museums
- Correlates with CA State Standards
- Cultivates 21st century life skills
- Designed to inspire curiosity, confidence & kindness
FOR SCHOOLS
Choose from the themed, kid-friendly science programs below that are customizable to your school calendar. A fantastic science instructor will transform any classroom, conference room, or multi-purpose room into an interactive science lab where children expand their knowledge of CA State Standardized science concepts. We bring the materials, do the prep, lead the project & clean up afterwards, all with a smile.
Program Maximum and Minimums: Science: 10 min/20 max
How to Reserve: In the right hand navigation bar go to For Schools–>After School Programs–>Reserve Now OR call 415.282.6673.
FOR PARENTS
Our After School Programs are reserved by your school and hosted on your school campus in a designated classroom. You can read descriptions of currently offered themes below. Please note that the number of weeks per program are approximations and often vary depending on your school calendar.
How to Register: In the right hand navigation bar go to For Parents–>After School Programs–>Register Now OR call 415.282.6673.
*If you would like your school to host our After School Programs please contact our School Year Program Manager at 415.282.6673 or outreach@edventuremore.org. We can contact your After School Coordinator and reserve an After School Program for your school.
Note: Each program length below can be customized to your school’s needs.
Locomotion ( ≈ 5 weeks)
All aboard for non-stop transportation excitement! Students uncover the science and engineering that keeps our world running. Wheel, wind and wing-themed projects and games put campers in the driver’s seat. Build a hot air balloon, explore magnetic levitation, join a boat race, and attend the Edmo pilot’s training school!
Fantastic Flyers ( ≈ 5 weeks)
Get ready…it’s time to get UP! You’ll be flying high as we launch rockets, fly kites, float giant bubbles, build hot air balloons, toss boomerangs, spin mini-copters and design strange new contraptions that soar through the air!
Animal Survival ( ≈ 5 weeks)
Do you know what it takes to survive in the wild? Imagine what it’s like as you discover the strangest things some North American animals must do to eat, grow up, build homes, communicate, avoid predators and survive natural disasters!
Earth Explorers ( ≈ 5 weeks)
Discover curious creatures, magical habitats, and unique cultures that can be found on this magnificent planet! You’ll swing through the layers of the Amazon rainforest, ride the backs of antelopes through the Africa savanna, and play instruments invented 1,500 years ago by indigenous Australians.
Space Explorer ( ≈ 10 weeks)
Blast off with Edmo for art and science that’s out of this world! Our space week will take campers on an “otherworldly” adventure filled with extraterrestrial art and science projects. It’s fun at the speed of light as children discover the life of stars, build spaceships, and get face to face with outer space using their very own telescopes! Featuring activities designed by Edventure More and NASA.
Science Smorgasbord ( ≈ 10 weeks)
Explore the wonders of science with a little bit of science from all of our After School Programs! We will be launching pop rockets, erupting volcanoes, turning pickles into batteries, and much much more! Edventure More’s Science Smorgasbord will give your student a taste of a variety of fun, hands on science experiments that will create a contagious curiosity to learn more!
Water Wonders ( ≈ 10 weeks)
What’s up with water? Find out in this After School Program as we uncover the reasons why water is the most important resource in the universe. Journey through the water cycle, make wacky weather appear in a bottle, create wondrous water art, and learn to test the quality of the water in your home!
Anatomy Academy ( ≈ 10 weeks)
All kids are welcome in Edventure More’s Anatomy Academy! Discover the power of the human body and how to keep it healthy and strong. Make anatomical models, extract DNA, and put your muscles to the test with fun active games!
Dream Machines ( ≈ 10 weeks)
Invent merry mechanical machines. Use the principles of engineering and simple machines to build crazy contraptions that play games, solve problems, teach science, and inspire laughter.
Jurassic Journey ( ≈ 10 weeks)
Get ready to blast back to the past for a prehistoric party. Become a dinosaur detective and use real paleontologist skills to understand their size, investigate their extinction, recreate their scaly and feathery forms, and hunt for fossils!
FOR SCHOOLS
Choose from any themed, kid-friendly technology programs listed below. Each are customizable to your school calendar. A fantastic technology instructor will transform any classroom or computer lab into an interactive state of the art design or film studio where children learn hands-on 21st century life skills. We bring DSLR cameras, video cameras, microphones, tripods & software to your school’s computer lab! The best part is that each student will receive a USB drive to take home all their inspiring work!
Program Maximum and Minimums:
- Stopmotion Animation: 7 min/15 max students per class
- Digital Photography: 7 min/10 max students per class
How to Reserve: In the right hand navigation bar go to For Schools–>After School Programs–>Reserve Now OR call 415.282.6673.
FOR PARENTS
Our After School Programs are reserved by your school and hosted on your school campus in a designated classroom. You can read currently offered program descriptions below. Please note that the number of weeks per program are approximations and often vary depending on your school calendar.
How to Register: In the right hand navigation bar go to For Parents–>After School Programs–>Register Now OR call 415.282.6673.
*If you would like your school to host our After School Programs please contact our School Year Program Manager at 415.282.6673 or outreach@edventuremore.org. We can contact your After School Coordinator and reserve an After School Program for your school.
Note: Each program length below can be customized to your school’s needs.
Stopmotion Animation ( ≈ 10 weeks)
Students bring paper, toys and clay to life! We use your school’s existing computers and our cameras/software to create short animated movies. Students learn how to write scripts, draw storyboards, film scenes, record sound, and edit their final product. Featuring activities designed by Edventure More in partnership with the Children’s Creativity Museum.
Digital Photography ( ≈ 10 weeks)
Students capture their vision with the use of a camera! Each student completes a series of digital photography challenges to master the primary functions of a DSLR camera and learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop editing software. We provide the cameras. Students take home two framed 4X6 prints and one 8X10 print.
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FOR SCHOOLS
Edventure More’s After School Programs (ASP’s) typically last 5 to 10 weeks, are hosted on campus one day per week, and are customizable to your school calendar.
FOR PARENTS
Please refer to pricing information provided by your school for exact per week cost and length of program.
| Science Program | Technology Program |
|---|---|
| Grades: K-5th | Grades: 2nd-8th (2nd graders eligible for Animation only) |
| Duration: 75 minutes, 1/wk, 5-10wk | Duration: 90 minutes, 1/wk, 5-10wk |
Sample Science Sessions:
| Sample Technology Sessions:
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| Price: Approx. $16/wk per student | Price: Approx. $16/wk per student |
Once an After School Program is booked, coordinators will receive a confirmation email.
Please make note:
- There are minimum and maximum participant levels for each of our programs
- Student rosters are due before each program begins
- When booking multiple programs for the same day, we ask for 15 minutes between programs to allow for clean up and set up
- Program payments due upon receipt of invoice, two weeks prior to the program start date
- Materials for promoting programs are available
Program Maximum and Minimums
- Science: 10 min/20 max students
- Stopmotion Animation: 7 min/15 max students
- Digital Photography & Video Game Design: 7 min/10 max students
Rosters
We must have a complete roster e-mailed at least 48 hours before the first session. A printed roster must also be provided by the school for the presenter on the first day. Rosters must include student name, parent name, parent phone number, parent e- mail, authorized pick up names, health and emergency information.
Contact Information Usage
Edventure More keeps parent contact information in the strictest confidentiality. We do not share names, e-mail addresses or phone numbers with any outside entities. Communications with parents are solely regarding Edventure More services
Required Time Before/Between Lessons
Please allow 15 minutes at the end of the school day prior to starting any programs to allow for set up. We require at least 15 minutes in between programs for take down/set up as well.
Payment
- We ask that the school collect payment from parents directly unless otherwise discussed. Edventure More does not offer refunds for missed sessions or cancellations once sessions have begun.
- The first class on a school site is offered at a discounted flat rate of $100. This is an opportunity for students to “test” the program out and decide if they want to enroll for the full 5 or 10‐week program.
- We will confirm the number of students who attend the first session and e-mail the school an invoice at that time.
- The first 5‐week program payment is due at the end of the 5th week. If you have enrolled in a 10‐week program, the second half of the payment is due by the end of the 10th week.
School Promotion
Edventure More will:
- Provide posters and printed handouts to be distributed to all students
- If possible, make a short presentation in a student assembly about the after school programs
- Promote a “free” trial class to students (paid for by the school at $100)
All parents must register to fill out our online Health History & Emergency Contact Form. If your school collects payment directly, you will not be charged on our registration page.
Select your school below to begin your registration:
Important: If your school is not listed above, it means your school has most likely not reserved one of our After School Programs. Please contact 415.282.6673 or email outreach@edventuremore.org and we can contact your After School Coordinator to reserve a program.
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In a Survey of Teachers who participated in our 2010-2011 School Year Programs:
- 92% strongly agree that their Edventure More program was a valuable addition to the curriculum
- 96% strongly agree that students had fun during the program
- 96% strongly agree the Edventure More staff exhibited good classroom management
- 99% strongly agree that the Edventure More staff was enthusiastic, upbeat and passionate about the materials
- 88% said they would invite Edventure More back to their classroom
- 81% would recommend an Edventure More program to other teachers
“Thank you!!! Mia LOVES this after school class, she always learns something new and she comes home with excitement and new vocabulary!!”
–Mother, Montclair Elementary
“What an engaging After School Program for all ages! Our K through 5th graders loved it and we loved the communication between your staff and our parents and administration! ”
–After School Enrichment Coordinator, Montclair Elementary
“Edventure More’s enthusiasm and energy in making all aspects of science fun is commendable. Whether it’s hands-on science for younger grades and exploring the properties of matter, magnets or machines, or a class that jets off to explore Space; Edventure More gets kids inspired by science and keeps each class exciting and new. I am confident that Edventure More will continue to be a core After School Enrichment partner for many years to come.”
–Enrichment Coordinator, Woodside Elementary
We were delighted with Edventure More’s School Year Programs that we purchased during the 2010-11 school year. Their museum-designed In Class Program (ICP) sessions were both academically challenging and fun — a great fit for our 4th and 5th grade Alameda Students, as well as for academically advanced 2nd grade students. The instructors were not only highly skilled educators, but also were enthusiastic and easily established a rapport with kids at different grade levels. Needless to say, we are hiring Edmo again to deliver their in-depth, multi-session After School Program (ASP) lessons during the 2011-12 school year.”
–Ethan O’Rafferty (Alameda)
Great. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and very effective. I had a great time watching and learning.”
–Denman Elementary School Teacher
Blaine was a wonderful presenter. This was a great extension to our Foss air + weather unit. We would love to have Blaine back every year! Thank you!”
–Palo Verde Elementary School Teacher
The presentation was interactive and the students enjoyed making fog and wind. The students would recommend it to others!”
–Coleman Elementary School Teacher
Great work, the kids have a SOLID understanding [of the three states of matter]!”
–Amelia Earhart Elementary School (Larkspur July 5)
Melissa was so sweet. Great classroom management. Concept was awesome. ”
–Edna Maguire Elementary School Teacher
Excellent Science Experience – great use of science vocabulary.”
–Franklin Elementary School Teacher
Jill did an outstanding job teaching the five sense in a fun, motivating and engaging way. All kids learned, had fun and were involved, anxiously anticipating the next activity. Thank you Jill!”
–Neil Cummins Elementary School Teacher
We had a fabulous time today! You classroom management ideas were creative and effective. Thank you for ‘rocking the vibe’ in room 16!”
–Reed Elementary School Teacher
Danny was very engaging! The children loved his presentation and learned a lot from him. The presentation was an excellent supplement to our electricity unit. Very age appropriate.”
–Rooftop Elementary School Teacher
Danny’s energy was wonderful for the kids. It was refreshing to see. He motivated me, as a teacher, to keep up my enthusiasm while I teach.”
–Cabrillo Elementary School Teacher
