Eco Explorer's After School Programs

Award Winning Eco Explorers' After School Club

*Voted 1st Place for Best Afterschool Program 2016-2021 by the Severna Park Voice

Picking up at: Benfield Elem, Oakhill Elem, Shipley's Choice Elem    

VAN SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED to 30 children total and priority is given to 4-5 days a week children.  We ONLY HAVE Fridays available. Please contact us if you want to be put on the waitlist. Contact us for a tour.

  • Program details: 

August 26th-October 31st

Pick up after school 2:25pm-6pm. 

Price per week $250 (for 5 days with pick up) approx (minus school days off)

4 days-$240 per week     3 days=$180 per week     $28 more per Early Dismissal days (2 extra hrs)

*We have camps on school days off 9am-4pm. (except major holidays). This is optional and not included in the cost. 

  • After School Perks:

*5% off summer camps 10% off one-day camps during the no school days ***Priority VIP registration. You get before care and after care 8-9am and/or 4-5pm at no extra charge.  

*6 Free Jungle Express Passes are given at the beginning of the year (worth $108)

*Discounts for Bday parties:  10% off Back Yard Safari (your house)  Free upgrades ECO party: VIP Deluxe theme and fossil dig add-on at no extra charge

*Discounts for special events

**Sibliing or military discount: 5%

*Absent days/make-ups:  For every 4 days missed, you get one day of camp during the school year as a courtesy "make-up". Must notify the absence to redeem this. 

What to bring:  Pack a peanut-free snack/water bottle/coat as needed.  We may have special treats during the year.  If your child has an allergy we will have you check ingredients.  More program details are listed on the website and we email you regularly on updates, when payments are due, spirit weeks, special happenings, and especially if there is a Field trip to Kinderfarm park. We will also post pictures on occasion on Facebook. 

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Covid Updates and other policies:

*We still have HEPA filters, extra ventillation and social distance whenever possible. This policy may change as the pandemic changes.

*No refunds, make-ups only, if your child misses 4 days- you can make-up for one day camp during the school year.

* Please pack a peanut-free snack daily

*Please call if your child is absent or being picked up by someone else. Must show ID.

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Sample Schedule: Camp-like activities
2:45-3:30 pm Arrive, homework assistance/ snack time /Games/art/activities

3:30-6:00 pm outside/indoor game/themed activity, Animal learning time, craft/experiment/fossil dig. (weather dependent)

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ECO EXPLORERS' TEEN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: 

For any teen ages 11+ 

Also formal training for those that aspire to be a Counselor in Training (CITS) Jr. Assistant (ages 12+) and  High School Volunteers (ages 14+)

Every Wednesday, starting Sept 11th 4:30-6pm drop off only (10 week sessions)

$25 per day

The Eco-Explorer's Mentorship Program focuses on developing a wide variety of your teen's abilities and skills in order to succeed in their futures.  Our qualified team of mentors share their expertise on their animal-related careers and teach kids about ECO animals, husbandry and care, leadership skills, social skills, professionalism in the workplace and expectations,  life skills, presentation skills and confidence!  They will be exposed to a variety of animals and it's all about hands-on learning!  They will also be involved in some community based programs that give back to our community such as food drives and environmental projects such as Tree planting and local living shorelines volunteer projects. There may also be field trips on the weekends on occasion as well as social event evenings.   Many of our graduates from this program have gone to work at ECO (and still do!) have become vets and gone off to college in other amazing careers!  This is ONE OF A KIND CLUB and the ONLY volunteer program in the US that allows this level of hands-on with our amazing animals!  Register now!  

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Eco Explorers Policies

  • Please note that some of our animals may eat peanuts and other varieties of nuts.
  • Please be on time to pick up your children. Parents will be subject to a late pick up fee after 5 minutes.
  • Do not bring any toys & electronics.
  • Notify us if your child will be absent (especially if your child is ill).
  • COVID POLICIES: See our summer camp policies. Sick Policy: Due to COVID- please keep your child home for any cold /flu like symptoms, fever, or stomach problems. Child must be symptom free for 24 hrs before coming back and/or a Dr. note. You may make up to 2 days of missed class anytime during the same session. You must give advance notice to make up class & it is dependent on availability. If there is a closing due to snow/weather you may make up the day. No refunds or credits.
  • Vacation Policy: You may make up to 2 consecutive days for miss vacation days. You must give advance notice to make up class & it is dependent on availability. No refunds or credits.
  • You may add on a day (a la carte). You must give us 2 days advance notice to do so & it is dependent on availability for that day.
  • Snow/Inclement Weather Policy: If Anne Arundel County Schools close, Eco Adventures is closed. If AACPS let out early, you are responsible for pick up. If AACPS cancels afterschool activities, Eco Adventures is still open unless we notify you otherwise.
  • Special Needs: We welcome special needs students to learn and thrive in our hands-on learning style at Eco Adventures. In order to maintain the quality of our programs and for your children's and animals' safety, we require parents notify us of special needs such as ADHD, autism, behavioral problems, physical or medical disabilities, or allergies) Failure to do so, may result in cancellation of registration without a refund if the child becomes disruptive or fails to follow program rules, safety rules, and policies. We are not special needs experts as stated in our camp policy form.
  • Payment plans must be paid in full before starting the next session. Must committ for the year.