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Outdoor Education at West Side Christian

Outdoor Education at West Side Christian

We believe that hands-on experiences in nature help build stronger, smarter, happier and healthier children; and we believe that quality education includes regular opportunities to connect children to God’s classroom, the outdoors. We educate the whole child through the use of God’s creation as a powerful teaching tool, growing students that impact the world for Jesus Christ as they care for others as equipped stewards for today and the future.

Purposeful learning happens beyond the four walls of the classroom through intentional use of the surrounding landscape and outdoor classroom spaces, including our school garden, Brian Dyk Nature Preserve, playscapes, and swamp. In addition, our partnership with Blandford Nature Center allows us to expand on our learning through our interaction with their animals and experience the science of maple syrup. Every grade level is dedicated to spending time outside every month. Every season brings more to explore and learn.

Nature-Based Learning Tours

We offer tours to provide educators and school leaders the opportunity to visit and learn with us throughout the year. The customizable experiences will be designed to fit individual educator or groups of educator’s needs and interests.

Contact Janet Staal, our Director of Outdoor Education, to begin this conversation. We offer tours, planning meetings, year long contracts, and so much more to develop your program.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

At WSCS, students experience the joy and wonder of learning within a safe and nurturing classroom environment. We encourage students to embrace curiosity, try new things, and grow in confidence as they discover God

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Our staff invests in our students as children of God, models how to lead with care, and encourages them to use their God-given gifts in service to each other and the school community. Our students lead chapels, help with school wide service projects, harvest produce from the school garden, and participate in student organizations.

CHRIST-CENTERED

WSCS is founded on the Reformed perspective of Christian education. All aspects of teaching and learning are rooted in our belief that the Bible is the Word of God and that each child belongs to Him. We believe that God is sovereign over all creation, and we want our children to know Him, enjoy Him, and serve Him.

COMMUNITY

Meaningful relationships developed within a Christian context help students mature in their faith. At WSCS, we foster a spirit of belonging and intentionally care for one another. Families, staff, and our extended faith community unite around our shared purpose: to bring honor and glory to God.

STEWARDSHIP

God is sovereign over all creation. As His children, we have the privilege and responsibility to care for our world. Every square inch of our campus — our school garden, nature preserve, classrooms, hallways — belongs to Him. Our community’s commitment to sustaining Christian education here at WSCS also includes wisely investing our time, money, and talents

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

At WSCS, students experience the joy and wonder of learning within a safe and nurturing classroom environment. We encourage students to embrace curiosity, try new things, and grow in confidence as they discover God

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Our staff invests in our students as children of God, models how to lead with care, and encourages them to use their God-given gifts in service to each other and the school community. Our students lead chapels, help with school wide service projects, harvest produce from the school garden, and participate in student organizations.

CHRIST-CENTERED

WSCS is founded on the Reformed perspective of Christian education. All aspects of teaching and learning are rooted in our belief that the Bible is the Word of God and that each child belongs to Him. We believe that God is sovereign over all creation, and we want our children to know Him, enjoy Him, and serve Him.

COMMUNITY

Meaningful relationships developed within a Christian context help students mature in their faith. At WSCS, we foster a spirit of belonging and intentionally care for one another. Families, staff, and our extended faith community unite around our shared purpose: to bring honor and glory to God.

STEWARDSHIP

God is sovereign over all creation. As His children, we have the privilege and responsibility to care for our world. Every square inch of our campus — our school garden, nature preserve, classrooms, hallways — belongs to Him. Our community’s commitment to sustaining Christian education here at WSCS also includes wisely investing our time, money, and talents

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