Prairiewood Forest School:
S.T.E.A.M. Jr. Mentors
Wednesdays | grades 6 - 12 | classes each fall & Spring
Through this drop-off class for students in grades 6-12, our "Jr. Mentors" participate in brainstorming, planning, and research sessions, and present engaging, inquiry-led S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Techonology, Engineering, Art, & Math) learning experiences with peers and Mentors as we all connect with community, personal creativity, and the natural world.
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Families can apply for new and returning students via the next admissions lottery HERE. Please note that this drop-off class is included in our full-time Prairiewood Microschool program, and that any available spots are prioritized for those students.
During each 12 week session, your student will take on roles in the garden, with our farm animals, and presenting a group S.T.E.A.M. topic of their own choosing to their peers. After an initial "Farm Hand" time each week, we share a community gathering followed by lunch meetings with each presentation team. Plenty of time is available for open-ended exploring, library research, sensory engagement, and creative projects in our inspiring outdoor learning environment. We regather at the end of each 3 hour session to reflect on our learning, practice care for our supplies and the land, and taste a snack prepared from our garden, over the fire, or in our cob pizza oven.
PLEASE NOTE that enrollment as a Jr. Mentor carries additional leadership responsibility, including participating in online planning discussion, signing up for a presentation topic at an in-person meeting before each 12 week session begins, presenting to the class, and helping clean up every week.
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More S.T.E.A.M. Jr. Mentor Details:
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when: See our School Calendar or Registration Page for upcoming class dates. New 12 week sessions begin each September and February.​
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who: students in grades 6-12
where: Prairiewood Forest Classroom at St. Francis of the Woods (a 580 acre non-profit in Coyle, OK with the vision of transforming the world through community, creativity, and care for nature)
cost: $300/student for 12 weekly sessions (most families pay this Standard Class Fee which is reflective of the program's True Costs; as your financial situation allows, you may elect to instead enroll at Supporter Pricing to contribute to the Scholarship Fund. Financial assistance Scholarships and Subsidized Pricing are also available through the application and enrollment process).
handbook: Please read our program Handbook (linked during enrollment for families selected via the lottery drawing) in its entirety. To hold your spot, you'll need to complete the waiver below the Handbook BEFORE submitting your payment.