Afterschool Programs

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
– Fred Rogers

Block 5: April 27, 2026 – June 5, 2026

Play

Through play, we build community, exercise our imagination, take creative risks and develop necessary life skills. Play is the thread that ties all of our programs together.

Expectations

Establish clear expectations for our time together including gear routines, active participation, group responsibility and personal accountability.

Outdoor Skills

Provide continued practice with tools, fire and wilderness skills, with an emphasis on safety, focus, and respect.

Agriculture

Cultivate curiosity through hands-on farm experiences, where students engage in crop cultivation, harvest and animal husbandry.

Weekly Programs

MONDAY – Cross Country Run Club Practice

MONDAY – Cross Country Run Club Practice

Brightfield Cross Country Run Club Practice with Morse Student Athletes
TUESDAY – Bike Club

TUESDAY – Bike Club

Bike Club modeled after Bike Coalition of Maine's Youth Bike Program
WEDNESDAY – Cross Country Run Club Practice/Meet Day

WEDNESDAY – Cross Country Run Club Practice/Meet Day

Brightfield Cross Country Run Club Practice/Meet Day at various meet locations
THURSDAY – Growing to Give Farm Work (late pick-up)

THURSDAY – Growing to Give Farm Work (late pick-up)

Growing to Give Farm Field Work focused on agriculture, animal husbandry and food justice in Maine.
FRIDAY – Forest Fridays

FRIDAY – Forest Fridays

Outdoor Free Play