About
The Outdoor Learning Center is designed to support the 21st century learner. The defined spaces provide an environment that promotes:
collaboration
digital literacy
critical thinking
problem solving
The OLC will be an extension of our indoor classrooms by providing unique educational spaces that allow students to take educational risks while fostering learning dispositions and habits of mind.
Design & Usage Criteria:
Each space has multiple usages across all subject areas
Sustainable and maintainable, kid-friendly ground coverage
Wi-Fi usage, handicap accessible
Shaded areas, proper drainage
Place for students to be able to read, interact, perform
Safe space to take mental breaks, work with buddy classes
Opportunities for self directed learning
History & Implementation:
Phase I. Late 2018/early 2019, $76K was raised and spent for a:
new courtyard
greenhouse
outdoor classroom with a shade structure
Status: COMPLETE. Check out our gallery and video to see how this phase evolved and was finished!
Phase II. Late 2020/early 2021, raise $125K to build:
a performance area with seating and pergola
an area with rubber surface safe for play and critical for those with special needs
a reading corner & meditation garden
additional seating areas
raised garden beds for class wide gardening projects
enhanced landscape with trees, grass, flowers
Status: Underway with your help!