2026-2027 Programs
WYP Seasons
- Fall I: August 24- October 16, 2026
- No programs Labor Day: September 7
- Fall II: October 19- December 18, 2026
- No programs Gratitude Week: November 23-27
- Winter: January 6- March 26, 2027
- No programs Spring Break: March 29-April 2
- Spring: April 5- June 4, 2027
- No programs Memorial Day: May 31
Participants may attend WYP for one program per season (usually that means one day a week). Read the blog to learn more about how registration and waitlisting works at WYP.
School Year Details
Please click on Available Spots below to view our open spots sheet!
| Woolly Bears | 2.5-5 | Preschool age program, meets 2-4 days/week | 9:00AM-1:00PM | Learn More |
| Chickadees | 3-5 | Preschool age program, meets 1 day per week | 9:00AM-1:00PM | Learn More |
| Treefrogs | Grades K-2 | After school for all participants | 3:00-6:00PM* | Learn More |
| Dragonflies | Grades 3-5 | After school for all participants | 3:15-6:15PM* | Learn More |
| Bluebirds** | Grades 4-6 | After school for female and non-binary identifying participants | 3:15-6:15PM* | Learn More |
| Roadrunners | Grades 6-8 | After school for teen participants | 3:30-6:30PM* | Learn More |
| Tiburones | Grades 9-12 | After school for high school students | 4:00-8:00PM | Learn More |
*Some program times adjust seasonally. In late Fall and Winter sessions, pickup times shift and the program ends 30 minutes sooner due to shorter daylight hours. In late Winter or by Spring sessions, the schedule lengthens by 30 minutes as daylight increases. Pickup locations may also change seasonally due to parks closing at sunset. You will be notified by WYP staff before a change occurs.
**About our gender affinity programs: if your participant does not identify as male or female, they are welcome to choose the group where they feel most comfortable.
Woolly Bears
Ages: 2.5-5
Preschool age program, meets 2-4 days/week
9AM - 1PM
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Chickadees
Ages: 3-5
Preschool age program, meets 1 day/week
9AM - 1PM
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Treefrogs
Grades K-2
Meets at one location and explores nearby nature
3PM-6PM
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Dragonflies
Grades 3-5
Meets at one location after school (for all participants) and explores nearby nature
3:15PM-6:15PM
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Bluebirds
Grades 4-6
Meets at one location after school (for female-identifying participants) and explores nearby nature
3:15PM-6:15PM
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Roadrunners
Grades 6-8
After school program for teens
3:30PM-6:30PM
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Tiburones
Grades 9-12
After school program for high school teens
4:00PM-8:00PM
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Want to know more about what we do at WYP?
Our favorite words to hear from your children are... "That was the best day ever!" And we hear that a lot. Click here to read more detailed programs descriptions by age.
Check out our Parent Resources to read more about program days with WYP. Find out more about how we offer tiered scholarships to make sure every child can participate.
WYP programs provide fun, adventure, and learning outdoors
- Circle of Thanksgiving—Sharing words of gratitude
- Awareness Games—Scout skills, blindfolded drum stalk, camouflage, animal forms, and more
- Wandering—Outdoor exploring nature
- Storytelling—Telling stories with words, journaling, acting
- Art of questioning—The answer always leads to more questions…
- Sit Spot—Knowledge of place, quiet reflection, observation and experience
- Crafts & Skills—Learn fire by friction, cordage,
tracking, archery and more while building relationships with materials from nature
Registration
Adventure, Learning, Play, Joy and time in Nature are waiting for you. Our professional mentors believe in helping kids play and grow while gaining new skills. We look forward to returning to school year programs in the fall!