After-School Programs in Durango
San Juan Science Ramblers
Get your kids outside with SJMA’s after-school program, the San Juan Science Ramblers. Kids, grades 1 – 6, will be led on after school science- based hiking adventures with our amazing education staff and volunteers. This a great option for kids who love nature and science. Fall programming will include month-long sessions in September, October and November. Spring programming will include month-long sessions in April and May. Each month will have a theme focused on outdoor exploration and learning. The number of kids will be limited to 13 per session.
Spring Programming
April 2023
Theme: Nature Mindfulness
Session 1 (Tuesdays): April 4, 11, 18, and 25
Session 2: Thursdays: April 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: Drop off between 3 to 3:30pm; Pick up at 5:45pm
Drop off / Pick up Location: Park Elementary
Cost: $80/session*
May 2023
Theme: Nature Big & Small
Session 3 (Tuesdays): May 2, 9, 16 and 23
Session 4 (Thursdays): May 4, 11, 18 and 25
Time: Drop off between 3 to 3:30pm; Pick up at 5:45pm
Drop off / Pick up Location: Park Elementary
Cost: $80/session*
*REMEMBER, with a minimum SJMA Household Membership, you receive a 10% discount. If you are in need of financial assistance, please submit our Camp Scholarship Form.
Spring Registration
Each child must be registered separately. After you enter your student information, you will be able to choose the after-school sessions you’d like them to attend. You must complete the registration for the first child, including payment, before registering your second child. If you have registration questions, check out our Registration Flow Chart.
Fall Programming
September 2023
Theme: TBD
Session 1 (Tuesdays): Sept. 5, 12, 19, and 26
Session 2 (Thursdays): Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: Drop off between 3 to 3:30pm; Pick up at 5:45pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $TBD/session*
October 2023
Theme: TBD
Session 3 (Tuesdays) Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24
Session 4 (Thursdays): Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time: Drop off between 3 to 3:30pm; Pick up at 5:45pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $TBD/session*
November 2023
Theme: TBD
Session 5 (Tuesdays): Nov 7, 14 and 28
Session 6 (Thursdays): Nov 9, 16 and 30
Time: Drop off between 3 to 3:30pm; Pick up at 4:45pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $TBD/session*
REMEMBER, with a minimum SJMA Household Membership, you receive a 10% discount. If you are in need of financial assistance, please submit our Camp Scholarship Form.
Fall Registration
COVID Modifications
- Participants will be asked to social distance when reasonable, wear face-masks during van rides, and hand-wash/sanitize frequently
- No shared food or communal eating spaces
- Families will be expected to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Please do not send your child if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness
- We ask that parents please have conversations with their kids about social distancing, using the restroom outside, and the expectation of long(ish) periods of physical activity
- SJMA will transport the campers each day but we ask that they wear masks for the entire car ride (Parents can meet us if you would prefer to transport your child)
- We strongly encourage COVID vaccinations to help keep our staff and other campers safe
Questions
Check out our FAQ and our Camp Policies or contact SJMA’s Education Director, Adriana Stimax: astimax@sjma.org