Wild Compass After School Programs
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Join Wild Compass Naturalists on a journey through the world of insects! This year’s After School theme, Mini Beasts: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!, invites students to explore the amazing, often-overlooked world of bugs and their role in our environment.
Each month, students will dive into a new topic through hands-on science, outdoor exploration, art, and games—and take home a custom insect figurine they create themselves! Can you collect them all? Our After School programs are grant-funded and completely free for participating schools. Wild Compass is proud to provide opportunities for kids to discover science, connect with nature, and build curiosity that lasts a lifetime. |
November – Gettin’ Buggy!
Kick off the adventure by becoming an entomologist—a scientist who studies insects! Learn how to identify, collect, and observe these tiny creatures up close. December – Insect Imposters Spiders, worms, and slugs—are they insects or something else? Meet nature’s recyclers and explore our live red wiggler worm farm! January – Incredible Insects and Their Amazing Adaptations From camouflage to mimicry, find out how insects survive and thrive in our big world through games and creative crafts. February – Ew! Why Are Bugs Here? Discover how insects keep ecosystems running smoothly—and even try edible insects as we learn how bugs are part of food systems around the world! March – Pollinators: Who Are They? Learn about butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators who make so much of our food possible through engaging activities and outdoor observation. |
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