North Platte Public Schools
Working with Wildlife
The KIDS Klub afterschool program, within North Platte Public Schools, implemented an ELO project focused on building partnerships inside and outside the community. KIDS Klub grew relationships with over two dozen businesses and organizations that now provide programming aligned with school day learning objectives to the great benefit of their students. Leveraging multiple sources of funding, including the ELO One-Year Opportunity Grant, KIDS Klub created a robust “Working with Wildlife” program with Nebraska Game & Parks and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
Program leaders report that one of the most beneficial aspects of the program was the opportunity for students to get out of the classroom and learn from experts in the field through distance learning, site visits by partners, and field trips. Other positive outcomes included increased attendance and new registrants, career exposure, and supplemental high quality STEM education.
Primary project partners include:
- KIDS Klub Afterschool Program, North Platte, NE
- North Platte Public Schools, North Platte, NE
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, North Platte, NE
- Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Lincoln, NE
From the NEWS
– KIDS Klub “Working with Wildlife” Club – Video
KIDS Klub captivated by wildlife presentation
September 21, 2016
The North Platte Telegraph
KIDS Klub receives state grant for outdoor education
September 26, 2016
knopnews2.com
Happy Campers
September 27, 2016
The North Platte Telegraph
Update: KIDS Klub students visit Lincoln Children’s Zoo
October 20. 2016
knopnews2.com
