H.Y.P.E Nature Club
For ages 5-12
Service Description
In partnership with Magnolia the Nature Club, the H.Y.P.E Nature Club invites K-6th grade students to embark on an enriching journey through the natural world, exploring the vital connections between nature, health, and sustainability. Over the course of this nature club cycle, participants will delve into topics such as gardening, urban and suburban nature, environmental stewardship, food carbon and herbalism, survival skills, and wood crafting. Students will learn about the importance of local food production, the role of herbs in wellness, and practical skills for thriving in nature, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment. Parent participation is encouraged to enhance the learning experience and strengthen community ties. Parents are expected to remain on-site during club meetings. Join us as we cultivate curiosity, promote mental well-being, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! Meetings are primarily held outdoors in the community garden at Pinewood Lake Park. About the Facilitator: My name is Kebbeh Autry, and I am a 37-year-old wife, mother, and founder/instructor of MAGNOLIA, the Nature Club. Growing up in Germany instilled in me a deep appreciation for nature and outdoor adventures from an early age. My true enthusiasm lies in crafting and creating art with a variety of materials and establishing a holistic, nature-based children's club. My mission is to inspire children to disconnect from screens and reconnect with the great outdoors, cultivating a generation of environmentally aware young adults. My passion is firmly rooted in nature-based holistic education, where I nurture children's bond with the natural world. Through engaging, hands-on activities, I strive to instill a love for the environment while supporting holistic growth.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
SCHEDULING: Akoma Cares reserves the right to cancel classes, activities, and events and provide a full refund when minimum requirements are not met. PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS: Payment is due in full before the membership is active. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to class size limits. No refunds will be given for missed classes, activities, and events. COVID LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending an Akoma Cares event, activity and/or class. Such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the aforementioned event, activity and/or class may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, employees and other participants. I knowingly and freely assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance at an Akoma Cares event, class, and/or activity. (“Claims”). If I or my children are presenting any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 or if any of the following applies: 1. Fever, Shortness of Breath, Loss of Sense, Taste or Smell, Dry Cough, Runny Nose, Sore Throat. 2. Exposure, to your knowledge, to the COVID-19 virus. 3. Within the last 14 days, traveled outside of the country, I, the guardian must notify Akoma Cares immediately and refrain from attending an event, class and/or activity for 10 days starting from the date of incidences numbered above. PHOTO, VIDEO OR OTHER RECORDING CONSENT: By signing this form the parent/guardian gives consent to Akoma Cares to use images or filmed footage of events, activities and/or classes in printed materials or on the web for the purposes of promoting Akoma Cares events, activities and/or classes. Please note there is no compensation for the use of your child’s likeness in any of our materials. MEDICAL CONSENT: By signing this form the parent/guardian/student permits for medical treatment to be administered to the student by a qualified medical professional in the event of an emergency.
Contact Details
1151 Old Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC, USA
akomacares@akomacares.org