Location: Peak Autumn After School Program

Crunching leaves, crisp air, and endless adventures — fall is the perfect time to get outside! Kids meet once a week (per age group) on Wednesday's for hikes, games, and nature-based activities. Sign up for the full six-week semester or join us as a drop-in explorer.

Full six-week semester dates: October 13th to November 21st

• Sprouts (ages 5-6) every Monday
• Saplings (ages 7-8) every Tuesday
• Buds (ages 9-11) every Wednesday
• Blossoms (ages 12-14) every Thursday

We will complete one hike every day outside, with one activity block built into the afternoon to further encourage connection to the outdoors.

Hiking locations (1x/week):

• Rock Creek Park
• Great Falls Park
• Theodore Roosevelt Island
• Turkey Run Park

Activities vary by day, age & group interest, all rooted in discovery, problem-solving, and creativity:

• Trail bingo, scavenger hunts, "build-a-story" time while we hike, animal charades and more!
• Arts & crafts including making nature collages, building beetle forts, and mud painting
• Enrichment opportunities to explore the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, U.S. Botanic Garden, and the National Museum of Natural History

Schedule outline below (*timing will vary by location/day):

1:40pm // Location School pick-up to start

2:15pm-2:30pm // Arrive at the hike of the day!

2:30pm-5:30pm // Hike + Activity, or Enrichment Activity for the day

5:30pm-6:00pm // Head back to drop-off location

6:00pm // Drop-off & parent pick-off

*You will receive an email a week before your camp is set to start that includes the full Program Overview with specific location, age group, and contact information, along with a list of what to bring!