Ovations School for the Arts Co-op is an outreach of our educational organization. We offer affordable classes in a fun, enriching environment.
Adventure Co-op (currently not available at this time)
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Fall 2021 SEMESTER
Dates:
Session Dates: Mondays
Fall: September 13, 2021 - November 29, 2021** 10 weeks
**No Trips the Week of October 4, 2021
Spring: January 10, 2022 - March 21, 2022** 10 weeks
**No Trips the Week of March 7, 2022
A $50 per family registration fee applies per session. Cost is per ATTENDEE and is $500 per person for the entire semester of trips. If a student is dropped off or transportation is needed the cost is an additional $40* per person, per trip. *Space is limited
Click HERE to register.
Dates:
Session Dates: Mondays
Fall: September 13, 2021 - November 29, 2021** 10 weeks
**No Trips the Week of October 4, 2021
Spring: January 10, 2022 - March 21, 2022** 10 weeks
**No Trips the Week of March 7, 2022
A $50 per family registration fee applies per session. Cost is per ATTENDEE and is $500 per person for the entire semester of trips. If a student is dropped off or transportation is needed the cost is an additional $40* per person, per trip. *Space is limited
Click HERE to register.
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WEEKLY TRIPS Each week, the students will embark on a new adventure to explore the world around us. Come explore, play, learn, and create life long relationships with other students and families. Each week will be a different field trip to an amazing adventure. We will meet at Ovations School for the Arts prior to leaving just in case there is any changes or updates. Students can be dropped off, however there is an extra cost for transportation if needed and there is an additional cost. Travel times vary so we will need to meet at the school at 8:30am, each Thursday. Return times will vary depending on trip. Cost is per attendee and is $300 per person for the entire semester of trips. *Weekly field trips are subject to change without notice, so check back weekly for updates. Put on your adventure cap! Ovations' Adventure Co-op is a one of a kind, hands on educational experience. Join us as we explore the beautiful and rich environments, ecological systems, and plant and animal diversity that Tampa Bay and surrounding areas have to offer. Each adventure will explore a different area both on the exciting water wonderlands and on land through hiking and exploration of habitats and ecosystems. Each Eco EdVenture will offer an opportunity to explore a different area of our wonderful ecological rich environment. Week 1: March 19 Eco EdVentures: Sawgrass Lake Park This 390-acre park provides a unique learning opportunity for school and community groups. A mile of elevated boardwalk winds through a maple swamp and an observation tower provides a panoramic view of Sawgrass Lake. Week 2: March 26 Eco EdVentures: Honeymoon Island State Park One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. Looking skyward, eagles, osprey and great horned owls can be seen, while ground animals include gopher tortoises, raccoons and armadillos. A trip to the Rotary Centennial Nature Center helps educate visitors about the park’s history and natural resources. Week 3: April 2 Eco EdVentures: Eagle Lake Eagle Lake Park Is a 163 acre park that originally belong to the Taylor family, one of the original pioneer families in Pinellas County. The Taylor‘s used this property for cattle grazing and a citrus grove. Great care was given to the restoration of the land’s natural habitat during the parks development.One key feature is the lands wetlands habitat On the western side of the parkWhich has been restored with 100% native plants. The park is home to fox squirrels, numerous species of birds, tortoises and water turtles. Week 4; April 9 Eco EdVentures: Boyd Hill Nature Trail Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a 245-acre protected area in St. Petersburg, Florida, Pinellas County, Florida. The preserve is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore (Florida) in south St. Petersburg. It is operated by St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation and includes the Boyd Hill Environmental Center, a bird-of-prey aviary, and more than three miles of trails through a variety of ecosystems. Facilities include a playground and picnic areas. Week 5: April 16 Eco EdVentures: Boca Ciega Millenium Park Boca Ciega Millennium Park was dedicated April 7, 2001. The park has been recognized by the Florida Native Plant Society for its use of natives in landscaping. In 2007, a major discovery of Pleistocene age fossils offered a much older history of Boca Ciega Millennium Park. Fossil bones of Columbian Mammoth, Giant Sloth, Giant Armadillo, Saber Tooth Cat, Camel and many more amphibians, reptiles and fish are now at the Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. Thousands of fossils and fossil pieces are at the Museum for identification and storage, the final story of the parks history from 12,000 – 32,000 years ago is yet to be told. In recognition as “The Millennium” park a Time Capsule with more than 100 items are secured near the entrance for future generations to discover. Week 6: April 23 Eco EdVentures: Brooker Creek Preserve Brooker Creek Preserve is approximately 8,700 acres, and the largest natural area in Pinellas County. It consists primarily of forested wetlands and pine flatwoods. Bordered by dense urban development, the Preserve provides both a unique refuge for native flora and fauna, as well as an opportunity for citizens to explore the natural beauty of wild Florida. The Preserve also serves to protect a significant portion of the Brooker Creek Watershed. A complex of hiking and equestrian trails provide visitors an opportunity to explore the Preserve’s many ecosystems. Week 7: April 30 Eco EdVentures: Lake Seminole Park Lake Seminole Park is a designated wildlife habitat and sanctuary. Raccoons, alligators, various waterfowl, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises/turtles, snakes, etc. reside in this park, and provide many pleasant hours for nature enthusiasts and families. The park has a 2-mile multi-use trail (jogging, hiking, bicycling/inline skating) that winds through a pine flatwoods. A 1-mile cut-off is available for those less vigorous. Week 8: May 7 Eco EdVentures: Weedon Island Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,190-acre natural arealocated on Tampa Bay. This coastal system, comprised of aquatic and upland ecosystems, is home to numerous species of native plants and animals, an educational facility and a rich cultural history. Indigenous peoples occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. Weedon Island Preserve is also a well-known birding and fishing site. Week 9: May 14 Eco EdVentures: Ft. Desoto Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water's edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see. The complexity of the ecology is not immediately apparent, but the park offers the greatest diversity of systems just about anywhere. Emerging from the wealth of bird life, sea life, wild life and plant life is the majestic tapestry called Fort De Soto. The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment. Another amazing example of the importance of the park's natural ecosystems is the more than 328 species of birds that have been documented over 60 years by ornithologists. New species are being added every year. The beach also provides refuge to the loggerhead sea turtle, which nests between April and September. Week 10: May 21 Eco EdVentures: Philippe Park A Native American mound and majestic shade trees welcome visitors at the oldest park in Pinellas County. Take in the view of Old Tampa Bay while strolling along a one-mile shoreline. Enjoy picnicking, fishing, and historical points of interest. Kids love the playground, a rock climbing park, ball field, and open spaces to roam. A public boat ramp with access to Tampa Bay is open during park hours. The Temple Mound was built by Native Americans known as the Tocobaga. It is the largest remaining mound in the Tampa Bay region and is listed in the National Register of Historic Landmarks. The mound was made of alternating layers of shell and sand. Remains of posts indicate there was at least one structure on top, possibly used for ceremonial purposes or the chief’s dwelling. Archaeologists believe the ramp led to a “town plaza” at the base of the mound. |
FOOD
Families will need to provide a packed lunch for their student and family. There will be a designated time at each field trip to eat lunch and snacks. BREAKFAST MENU We will have of bagels, drinks, and snacks available for purchase at the school prior to leaving for the trip. Bagel cost is $2 per bagel and cream cheese & butter are available. There are also Keurig coffee cups $1 and bottled water for $1, or a reusable water bottle for $2, as well as delicious, wholesome snacks for $.50. Lunch boxes will only be available for purchase if pre-ordered.
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Financial Responsibility Statement
The cost of Ovations Adventure Co-op attendance is $250 per individual attendee plus an optional $15 per person transportation fee per trip and a $45 per family non-refundable registration fee. Co-op consists of a 10-week semester and payment covers all 10 weeks. Adventures will be billed to each individual participant through the PayPal link by Ovations School for the Arts. Failure to pay by the due date specified will forfeit your child's spot in the Ovations Homeschool Adventure Co-op and/or late payment fees. If a student is registered and is unable to attend there will be a cancellation fee applied to the invoice. Unresolved invoices will result in student(s) not being able to continue the Co-op or return the following semester. If financial arrangements need to be made, for any questions, or further inquiries please contact us at [email protected] .
The cost of Ovations Adventure Co-op attendance is $250 per individual attendee plus an optional $15 per person transportation fee per trip and a $45 per family non-refundable registration fee. Co-op consists of a 10-week semester and payment covers all 10 weeks. Adventures will be billed to each individual participant through the PayPal link by Ovations School for the Arts. Failure to pay by the due date specified will forfeit your child's spot in the Ovations Homeschool Adventure Co-op and/or late payment fees. If a student is registered and is unable to attend there will be a cancellation fee applied to the invoice. Unresolved invoices will result in student(s) not being able to continue the Co-op or return the following semester. If financial arrangements need to be made, for any questions, or further inquiries please contact us at [email protected] .
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