Learning Beyond the Classroom
Outdoor Education
Students explore God’s creation through hands-on learning, outdoor discovery, stewardship, and meaningful experiences woven throughout their education.
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Learning in God’s Creation
Purposeful, hands-on experiences beyond the classroom walls
Creation as a Classroom
Outdoor Education at West Side Christian
We believe hands-on experiences in nature help build stronger, smarter, happier, and healthier children. Quality education includes regular opportunities to connect students with God’s classroom: the outdoors.
We educate the whole child by using God’s creation as a powerful teaching tool. Purposeful learning happens beyond the four walls of the classroom through intentional use of the surrounding landscape, our outdoor learning spaces, and our partnership with Blandford Nature Center. Every grade level is committed to spending time outdoors every month, allowing students to explore, learn, and grow through every season.
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School Garden & Greenhouse
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Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
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Nature Playscapes
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Wetland & Swamp Exploration
Every Grade. Every Month. Every Season.
Outdoor learning is woven throughout the WSCS experience
Hands-On Learning
Students investigate, create, observe, and solve problems through direct experiences in the natural world.
Blandford Partnership
Experiences with animals and maple-syrup science extend learning through WSCS’s partnership with Blandford Nature Center.
Whole-Child Growth
Time outside supports curiosity, confidence, movement, relationships, well-being, and meaningful academic growth.
Christian Stewardship
Students learn to appreciate God’s creation and care for others and the world as equipped, faithful stewards.
