Northern Outdoors Club

Northern Outdoors Club owner, Cassie Janke, will teach students about outdoor education, recreation & safety here at Washington Elementary. It is imperative that your child brings appropriate outdoor gear to enjoy these outdoor classes.

Dates/Classes

Wednesday, September 23: Camping Adventure

Have fun in this awesome active program by working in groups to make your shelter (tent) and hopefully survive a scenario by choosing the correct items to use. Then, make a small fire, guided by the instructor, for a sweet treat! 

Wednesday, October 14: Build a Bat House

Learn about bats with Halloween approaching - when they are remembered the most! Each student will make their own take-home bat house and learn some of the best places to hang it to help our bug-eating bat friends! 

Wednesday, October 28: Spirit of the Pumpkin

Get in the Halloween spirit by learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin! Each student gets to use safe, but not your average pumpkin carving tools, to create or destroy their own pumpkin (big or small) grown by the instructor, Cassie. We will also put our taste buds to the test by eating some fresh pumpkin items! 

Wednesday, November 25: Fire Master

First, learn about the elements needed to create fire during this class. Then, learn & practice the many methods and skills from an older time to modern day to create fire! Also, make a take-home firestarter from recycled and foraged material for future campfire/ woodstove use. 

Wednesday, December 16: Feather Art 

Try out your art skills with painting on a feather! First, we’ll go through some bird identification, then make some cool take-home art projects involving feathers! This class is great for creating a homemade Christmas gift or discovering a new hobby! Feel free to freestyle or use instructor- provided designs/stencils.