Phoenix Collective Wild Wednesday Handbook
Phoenix Collective Wild Wednesday Values & Objectives:
Our goal is for a playful, immersive outdoor program as a wonderful way for children to make lasting connections with the natural world and peers as part of their homeschool study. To nurture social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills, as well as a genuine love for nature. We cultivate gratitude, empathy, and appreciation of our diverse community through a mixed age program. Position works with children ages 6-15. This is a project of the Phoenix Collective, a homeschool community.
Location: The Phoenix Collective Wild Wednesday is located in north Lawrence on a private property called Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge has a building with kitchen and bathroom facilities on site.
Lead Teacher: Natalie Hubbard
Teachers: Amanda Painter-Ingham; Jacob Orr
Illness: Children with vomiting, diarrhea, and/or fever should not be sent to Wild Wednesday until the child has been symptom-free, without medication, for at least 24 hours. Should a child become ill, parents will be contacted to pick up the sick child promptly.
Communication: The Slack app will be the primary communication between teachers and families.
Drop Off/Pick Up: Drop-off is between 9:45-10am in the top drive. Pick-up is between 2:45 pm- 3 pm. Children will be released only to parents or listed contacts on the enrollment form unless other arrangements have been made directly with the teacher. No parking is permitted on the street as it is unsafe. Please park only in the top or bottom lots.
What to bring -
Food: Please pack one snack, a wholesome lunch, and a water bottle. Severe allergies should be noted in the registration form and the teacher alerted in advance.
Clothing: Phoenix Collective Wild Wednesday embraces all seasons and aims to remain outside during many types of weather. It is essential that your child has clothes and gear that allow them to play comfortably.
What not to bring -
No Toys or electronics. Any phones or toys should be left at home. The teacher will hold these items until pick up.
First Aid: In the case of a minor injury, the teachers may administer basic first aid. In the case of a major injury, the teachers will call 911 and the parents/emergency contact and apply basic first aid until medical help arrives.
Code of Conduct: All participants in Wild Wednesday are expected to
Be respectful of each other.
Be respectful of the space we are using and clean-up at the end of activities
We believe in living by the platinum rule: “Treat others as they would wish to be treated.”
Refrain from physical and verbal aggression; bullying; discrimination; disruption of activities; damage to property or facilities caused intentionally or by gross negligence.