Name of Club: Hilltop’s Outdoor Education Program (HOEP) 

Faculty Sponsor/Contact: Berniece Whitehead 

Membership Requirements: Teacher Recommendation, Student Applications for 4th and 5th Grade Student Leaders will have after-school meetings to support the PreK-5 (HOEP). 

Financial Obligations/Dues: $30.00, after school commitment, some weekend gardening   1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 pm, notebook, pencil, volunteer supplies (gardening gloves, knee pads, hats, wagon, & recycling resources as needed) 

Mission/Purpose: The emphasis is on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning, participation, interaction, having fun and developing team spirit.  Teamwork, group planning, cooperation, and creativity will be developed, plus the love of gardening.  These STEAM events are well balanced between nature, seasonal growing, and the Jr. Master Garden information. 

Planned Activities: Outdoor Education will support PreK-5 curriculum learning through Life Science including life cycles of plants, animals, and insects. Activities will include composting, seasonal plants, and much more.