Pathfinders NOVAS
Learning Pod Program
Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist--North Door
1025 N. Smith St., North Entrance, Palatine, IL 60067 · Get directions- Dates & times
28 sessions from Tue, Sep 9, 2025 [Show]
- Description
2025-2026 Pathfinders NOVAS Learning Pods
What is it?
We're excited to once again offer Harmony Pathfinders Learning Pods. This is for kids who are interested in a rich, child-led learning cohort one day each week, where "agency" & positive relationships are nurtured. Pathfinders focuses on building community and interpersonal skills, hands-on learning through project-based challenges, application of academic skills like reading/writing (vs. explicit instruction), and critical thinking.
Pathfinders NOVAS is a once weekly, five-hour drop-off program for kids ages 6-8* that continues throughout the academic year (with breaks every 6-8 weeks). Registration for Pathfinders will open July 19th, 2025 and close August 30th for September 9th, 2025 through May 12th, 2026. Kids will stay with their Pathfinder Learning Pod all day, grouped loosely by age/readiness, but regularly interacting with/learning alongside kids of all ages/pods.
READ MORE ABOUT PATHFINDERS NOVAS HERE.
RETURNING registrants: Previously enrolled Pathfinders will be invited to return to the program via e-mail.
NEW registrants:
Please note, prior to registration as Pathfinders, families must apply and be approved for a Harmony Membership. New Membership info here.
Students who are new to the Pathfinder program are expected to complete a trial day prior to admission to the program. New fall registrants may enroll in a trial day to be held Sept. 9th (the opening day of the program). Please note that while completing the trial day does not guarantee admission to the program, a spot will be held for you for the 2025-6 academic year in the event that all parties agree to finalize the registration after the trial.
Trial day for admission to the full 2025-2026: Sept. 9, 2025 (or during the 2024/5 academic year).
Trial day for admission to second semester only (Jan-May): Contact Betsy at one.harmony.center@gmail.com to set up a trial day during first semester.
READ MORE ABOUT PATHFINDERS NOVAS HERE.
*5-year-olds turning 6 during the school year may be admitted.
8-year-olds may choose to participate in Pathfinders Novas or Pathfinders.
- Type of program
- Pathfinders