Every other Friday, join families and children (birth to grade school, but open to all) for free* activity and exploration days. Activities include the zoo, field trips, art days, park & playground days, music, and seasonal events. These days are examples of our school’s emphasis of scholé – restful learning. School (which comes from the Greek word scholé) should be from a position of rest and leisure, not panic or worry. We want to free parents to be involved in their children’s education, giving the children a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Upcoming Events:
Day at the Zoo – Sept. 13
Friday, September 13
Join us to explore Henry Villas Zoo in Madison. We’ll learn a few new Latin animal names along the way. Meet at the back entrance (Lake/Beach Side) at 10am.
Bring a sack lunch. Open to all ages. The zoo is free.
Art Day – Sept. 27 (Postponed)
Friday, September 27 (postponed)
Join us for a day of Art (Beautiful Classical Art, that is). Children AND Parents will both appreciate this experience. We have a guest volunteer art historian, Mrs. Rachel Puthukkeril lead us in a brief study of the American artist Sargent.
*$5 suggested donation to cover art expenses.
Ribbon Cutting & Fall Leaves Art Day – Oct. 11
Friday, October 11
Join us for a short ribbon cutting ceremony for Sursum Corda! After a short program at 9am, refreshments will be served, followed by an interactive fall leaves art lesson and activity for the whole family, and then time for play on a new natural playground! Sursum Corda is located at Faith Lutheran Church, 143 Washington St., Oregon, WI.
9:00 Program & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
9:30-10:00 Artist / Nature Study
10:00-10:50 Art
10:50-11:00 Clean-Up
11:00–12:00 Break / Outdoor Play, etc.
Day at the Apple Orchard – Oct. 25
Friday, October 25
Join us for a visit and tour of the Eplegaarden Apple Orchard in Fitchburg!
2227 Fitchburg Road, Fitchburg, WI 53575
Meet at the Orchard at 10am. We’ll stay till around noon. Bring a lunch if you want!
American Art Day – Nov. 8
Friday, November 8
Join us for a day of Beautiful Classical American Art. Children and Parents will both appreciate this experience. We have a guest volunteer art historian, Mrs. Rachel Puthukkeril lead us in a brief study of the American artist Sargent.
*$5 suggested donation to cover art expenses.
Thanksgiving in the Woods – Nov. 22
Friday, November 22
10am-12pm New Glarus Woods State Park.
Enjoy a hike through the woods, time for play, a potluck lunch, and time for giving thanks.
Adults, bring a dish to pass. Children, for a Thanksgiving show-and-tell bring something you are thankful for. Also, come prepared to show everyone else something you are good at doing – something WE can be thankful for!
We’ll meet at New Glarus Woods State Park at the Picnic Shelter/Playground at 10am.
Party & Art with St. Nicholas – Dec. 6
Friday, December 6, St. Nicholas Day at Sursum Corda.
Enjoy a Christmas art project and lesson, cookies, decorating, and meet “St. Nicholas”!
This event is open to all families – we love visitors. These Friday activities are perfect opportunities to get to know our small group of teachers, parents, and students, and to learn about the blessings of a hybrid classical education.
Beginning at 9am Friday, Dec. 6 with prayer. At Sursum Corda Classical School, 143 Washington St., Oregon, WI.
