San Juan Nature Academy for Homeschoolers
For the third school year in a row, SJMA is offering a weekly program for our homeschool families with elementary-aged students starting in September 2025 and lasting through May 2026. This program will move through different environmental topics and outdoor skills as the seasons progress.
Two sessions
1) Grades K-2
2) Grades 3-5
When
Wednesdays from 8 am – 3:30pm
Max Attendees per Session
18
Cost
Free for homeschool students unless they are receiving state funds for other programs.
Learn More
Check out the San Juan Nature Academy Presentation given to the attendees of the parent info meeting.
Registration
Opens late spring for 2025-2026 programming. Stay tuned!
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00 am – Drop off for those being transported in SJMA van
8:15 am – Load-up and head to the day’s location
8:45 am – Van riders arrive & Parent drop off of those not in the van
9:00 am – Morning circle
9:20 am – Morning lesson/ activity part 1
10:10 am – Snack
10:30 am – Morning lesson/ activity part 2
12:00 pm – Lunch
12:25 pm – Free play
12:40 pm – Group game
1:10 pm – Afternoon electives (nature journaling, themed game or craft, self-exploration, hike, etc.)
2:30 pm – Afternoon circle
3:00 pm – Pick-up at location then head back to Durango
4:00 pm – Pick-up in Durango
Monthly Topics (subject to change)
September: Leave no Trace
October: Nature’s Bounty
November: Rock Cycle
December: Fire and water
January: Surviving and thriving in Winter
February: Snow Science
March: Weather and Climate
April: Web of Life
May: Biodiversity