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Homeschool Nature Study Program

Our homeschool program for children in grades K-8, is offered seven months during the school year.  There are classes for three age groups: K-2, Gr 3-5 and Gr 6-8.  

Monthly classes are held Monday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Choose the day that best suits your schedule and register for the full year by August 31st.  Registration begins August 1st, 2022.

Theme for the 2022 - 2023 year:
                
Grades K-5 will be "
Soil - Impacting our Lives"
                6th - 8th Graders the theme is "Earth and Animal Resources for Survival"

The program's curriculum offers fun, hands-on, inquiry-based learning in an outdoor setting.  The three-year cycle of our curriculum focuses on "Habitats", "Water" and "Soil" for students in the K-5 classes and on "Survival Skills" for the Gr. 6-8 class. For more details about the curriculum click on the titles in the side bar.
 
It has been really exciting to see how the students have embraced the new components that we added to our programming three years ago.  We believe that the "sit spot" / observation time provides a space for all age groups to really tune in to the details of nature around them.  The unstructured play time for students in Grades K-2 was also formative, empowering and nurtured problem-solving and cooperative play.  

Fees for 2022-2023:
     $50.00     K - 5th graders            

     $60.00     6th - 8th graders         
     $40.00     6th - 8th grade Overnight Campout
                                                      
To register online for Survival Skills Practice click below: (link will become active 8/1/2022)    
        Monday Survival Skills Practice Registration

         Tuesday Survival Skills Practice Registration


​Teachers:
    K - 2nd Grade - 
    3rd - 5th Graders - Colton Eby
    6th - 8th Graders - Cheryl Mast 

Special Activities:

   "Picnic at Amigo" - this event in October provides an opportunity to get to know other families in the program.  Bring a sack lunch and join in the fun on the first day of classes.
   "Grad Ceremony & Burger Bash" - this event in April for the whole family is a time of celebrating and bringing closure to the program each spring.  


Additional Details About the Program:  
*Class Size:  we require a minimum of 8 students per age group, and also have a limit of 12 students per age group.
*Covid-19 Safety Plan: we will be following state guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of students, families and staff.  For the 2022 - 2023 school year we will continue utilizing the great outdoors as our classroom as much as possible.
​*Insurance: Amigo Centre will provide secondary insurance coverage for students while on site.  
*Parent Options: relax and explore our trails with other parents while your children are in class, hang out in our parent lounge or use the time to run errands.   
Amigo staff will need 1-2 parents for the K-2 and Gr. 3-5 group to assist the teacher. 
*Sign in & Sign Out: we have a sign in and sign out process to assist us in having emergency contact information for children and to ensure the safety of your children.
 
​*Fees:  there is a $275.00 maximum cost per family.  (Note: the fees for the 6th-8th grade overnighter are excluded from this price cap.)    
Online registration
Monday group schedule
Tuesday Group Schedule

Kindergarden-5th Grade Curriculum
Nature Study Course

6th-8th Grade Curriculum
Survival Skills

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Amigo Centre
26455 Banker Road  Sturgis, Michigan 49091
p: 269.651.2811  f:  269.659.0084  info@amigocentre.org
  • Home
    • Directions
    • Contact Us
  • About Us
    • Board Members
    • Staff & Mission
    • Employment
    • Amigo History
  • Plan A Retreat
    • Facilities
    • Family Retreats
    • RV & Tent Camping
    • Lodging
    • Retreat Planning Guide
    • Lake Activities
  • Programs
    • Youth Programs >
      • Summer Camp >
        • Camp Descriptions
        • Summer Employment
        • Day Camp
        • Coming to Camp
        • FAQ
      • Winter Youth Retreats
    • Adult Programs >
      • Amigo Golf Scramble
      • Women and Girls' Retreat
      • Amigo Bike Michiana
      • Scrap, Craft & Quilt Retreat
      • Transitional Ministry Training
  • Outdoor Ed
    • OEE 50th Anniversary Calendar of Events >
      • August Full Moon Campfires
      • "Food in Foil"
      • Stargazing
      • Canoe Rescues
      • Wild Edible Hike
      • Bow Drill Fire Building
      • Birds of a Feather
      • Flint & Steel Fire Building
      • Dutch Oven Cooking
      • Ooni Oven Baking
    • About Our Program
    • Teacher Information
    • Curriculum & Activities
    • Parent/Chaperone Info
    • E3 - Survival Skills for Life
    • Homeschool Program >
      • K-5th Curriculum
      • 6th-8th Curriculum
    • Amigo Trails
    • O/EE Training Videos
    • Suggested Reading
    • CAMP AT HOME
  • Donate
    • Events
    • Volunteer Opportunities
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