OASIS Mondays

OASIS (Outdoor Adventure Steeped In Story) Mondays!

Registration opens Monday, Sept 4th!

Hoyt Park, Madison, WI

Open to those in 1st-5th grade

OASIS is a fully outdoor, nature immersed opportunity for kids to lead their adventure through exploration and imagination while being supported in social-emotional development and risk assessment. With a focus on Deep Nature Connection and storytelling, kids will play games, wildcraft, sneak, hide, build forts, share gratitude, tell stories, scamper up and over downed trees, listen to stories, and whatever else their imaginations create.

This trial program will run every other Monday, 2:00-5:00 PM, beginning September 18th and lasting for six adventures!

Dates: Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27 (Make up date in case of cancellation, December 4th)

A note about times - most MMSD elementary schools get out at 1:15 on Mondays, some get out at 2:05. The first half hour (approximately) will focus on settling in, snacking, and playing games near the drop-off location. Kids getting out of school at 2:05 are absolutely welcome! (And they'll still have the chance to snack!)

• A note about times - most MMSD elementary schools get out at 1:15 on Mondays, some get out at 2:05. The first half hour (approximately) will focus on settling in, snacking, and playing games near the drop-off location. Kids getting out of school at 2:05 are absolutely welcome! (And they'll still have the chance to snack!)

We will be outside in all weather (rain, sun, snow). Cancellation will only occur for dangerous, extreme weather or if both primary mentors are sick (subs are available but one primary mentor will always be present)

Important Details

• Open to kids in 1st-5th grade, total of 12 kids and two adult mentors
• Hoyt Park, Madison, WI (near west-side)
• $300 per child for the whole session
• Dates: Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27 (Make up date in case of cancellation, December 4th)
• Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
• It will be dark just before 5:00 PM during the last half of November; I'm excited for kids to have that opportunity
• Families must provide their own transportation
• There will not be bathroom access at Hoyt Park during the fall
• Black and Indigenous children/families take 10% off regardless of need. I support reparations and while I recognize that this is not the same as reparations, it is something tangible that I can do now. (What are reparations?) Please note this discount with payment.
• Scholarships available for those in marginalized communities with financial need, contact Coral for details

Registration will be available here at noon on Monday (please note each child must be registered separately to accommodate the system).

After registering here, you will receive an email with a link to full registration, waivers, and payment information. You are not considered fully registered until both forms are completed and returned and payment is received. If forms and payment are not received by Saturday Sept 9th or 72 hours after registering (whichever gives you the most time), your spot may be released to the waiting list.

Thank you so much for joining me, or considering joining me on this journey!

Photo credit Colleen Larsen