Program Details

Monday - Thursday

June 15-18 | June 22-25

July 13-16 | July 20-23

10am - 3:30pm

Location

We meet in local natural spaces central to Columbia, Laurel, and Ellicott City; disclosed to registered participants, or super-curious parents to help you plan and decide — just ask!

Per-student Registration:

• $325/week Early Bird discount on registrations paid in full by April 30 (extended)

• $349/week standard registration thereafter

• $35/week per-student early drop-off; $25/week sibling rate up to three students; Early drop-off begins at 9:30am

• A minimum $100 deposit is required if not paying in full at the time of registration. This will be applied to the cost of your registration

  Discounts

  We offer the following discounts (one per student registration):

• $20 off multi-week discount per week when registering for more than one week

• 10% sibling discount off the current rate

• Wellspring Initiative Ramadan Campaign: Those donating to this cause will receive credit toward their per-student registration for this program following verification of donation in the following amounts; Receive:

  • $10 for $25 donation

  • $20 for $50 donation

  • $50 for $100 donation

Special Instructions: Donate, then complete the registration form for this program. After your donation is verified, you will receive a special payment link to complete your registration with credit applied. Only one discount may be applied per student registration. Sibling discount is applied to the individual rate prior to any discounts.

All payments, discounts, and deposits are handled according to our policies. One discount per registration, max 2 per household.

• Limited sliding-scale spaces may be available, please inquire as needed

Sample Topics

Kolibri classes are intentionally designed to encourage mindfulness of Allah as we interact with nature and increase our knowledge of the world around us through reflection, observation, and self-reliance.

Our classes challenge students to step outside their comfort zone in an age-appropriate way, and encourage leadership through independence, critical thinking skills, and public speaking.

Sample topics include:

• Aquatic Life: Observation, Tracking, and Identification 

• Properties of Water & Water Filtration

• Microhabitats & Water Quality

• Water Safety & Basic First Aid

• Rain Shelters, Navigation, Fire-building, Tool safety, and more…

Through introduction to these topics, kids will have the opportunity to gain…

• Nature observation and journaling skills
• Basic outdoor survival knowledge
• Real science language and exploration
• Confidence in water safety and terrain awareness
• A sense of stewardship for local ecosystems

Required for this class: 

Most materials are provided, and you will receive a gear list via email following successful registration. The following items are required for this class:

• Water shoes or similar

• Islamically-appropriate swimwear or lightweight clothing for water

• Lunch, drinking water & snacks 

• Sun protection; Badger Baby brand sunscreen or SPF-rated clothing recommended 

• Life vests (Coast Guard-Approved PFDs) will be provided, however students are encouraged to bring their own Coast Guard-Approved PFD for the most comfortable fit. Fit and CGA compliance will be verified before use.

Skills That Transfer Beyond the Outdoors

What happens in the woods does not stay in the woods.

As kids practice outdoor skills like navigation, problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making, they’re also building life skills they use every day.

Outdoor skills naturally strengthen:

• Confidence and independence

• Focus and attention

• Communication and teamwork

• Resilience and adaptability

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

When children feel capable outdoors, they carry that confidence everywhere else.

Ready to add meaningful, hands-on learning to your child’s summer days?

Join Science of Water & Outdoor Skills where Nature becomes the classroom — and the learning follows them home.

Program Policies

Expectations and Class Requirements 

Classes are typically hands-on, interactive, and outdoors, and good mobility and balance will allow your child to safely enjoy the experience.

Classes are designed to be engaging and to work with a child’s natural curiosity about learning. Learning the skills taught does require briefperiods of quiet focus and listening, and students must be able to enjoy the class without being disruptive to other learners during these times. 

Students must able to follow directions and to give their attention to safety and the topic at hand. Please consider this when deciding whether this program is a good fit for your child.

If the instructor determines that they are not ready for this style of learning and the level of safety required, they will be asked to wait for a future program when they are ready. Partial refunds will be offered up to the close of the second class in the series should this situation arise.