AfterSchool Junior Geologists Club (Grades K-1)
Grades K-1
Rocks rock! That’s what your junior geologist will learn along with a group of 6-9 other club members through expert-led sessions exploring volcanoes, earthquakes, rock formations, gemstones, and much much more. Clubs meet weekly for interactive explorations, and themes change monthly.

Theme of the Month:
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January: Rocks — Nature’s Greatest Storytellers — This month, junior geologists will learn how rocks tell the long story of earth’s history...and its future. They’ll see how scientists have used rocks to answer age-old questions (like what happened to the dinosaurs?), and how to draw those conclusions for themselves.
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February: Fancy Rocks — Gems, Minerals, & Crystals — From diamond rings to gold bars to ruby slippers, mankind’s most prized possessions are the world’s most dazzling rocks. Junior geologists will explore how those rocks are formed—both naturally and in labs—and what makes them so rare, so beautiful, and so valuable.
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March: Underground Exploration: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, & Plate Tectonics — The ground beneath us seems firm and stable, but in reality, it’s in constant motion. This month, junior geologists will visit volcanoes, examine earthquakes, and explore the constantly changing configuration of continents as they examine how rocks shape the world around us.
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April: Space & Dinosaurs Rock — What do space and dinosaurs have in common with rocks? This month campers will find out, as they discover meteors and craters and uncover the fossil record, which proves that Earth has been home to amazing creatures and pieces of other planets.
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May: Fascinating Formations — Big or small, from the Grand Canyon to a handful of crystals, rock formations are among the most alluring sights on earth. This month, junior geologists will explore the earth’s most exotic rock formations and the processes that create them.
Our After School Clubs Include:
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Live instruction from a top expert with plenty of group discussion and collaboration.
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Specialized content and learning resources from our club guest stars.
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Small group environment means your club member gets a chance to make new friends.
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After School Clubs challenge to keep your club member engaged between club sessions
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Unplug Projects to encourage your club member to learn away from the screen.
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Tons of times and dates so you can fit multiple clubs into a single week.
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How to Participate
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Download the Zoom app for free on your laptop or mobile device.
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Before each session you’ll receive an email with a link to join.
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Gather any necessary supplies for class and come ready to learn!
This class is currently full.
More dates and times added regularly. Check back soon.
About Small Group Classes
Personalized Instruction
Small classes allow the instructor to give individualized attention to each student.
Customized Curriculum and Learning
Class content and pacing is tailored to the interests and needs of the students.
Collaborative Experiences
Student-to-student collaboration fosters deeper learning and engagement.