Now enrolling: Winter 2027 afterschool classes. Outdoor and hands-on classes for students in grades 2 to 12, once a week after school in Morgantown.
Winter 2027 at a glance
- Dates: Monday, January 4, 2027 to Friday, March 5, 2027
- Time: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
- Grades: 2 to 12
- Where: Mountain SOL campus at Morgantown Learning Academy (MLA), 130 Discovery Place, Morgantown, WV 26508 (open in Google Maps)
- Cost: sliding scale (you choose what to pay within a range), $105 to $185 depending on the class
Classes
Mondays: Appalachian Cooking
Cook traditional Appalachian dishes and learn where they come from. Students try different cooking methods and old ways of keeping food, and eat what they make. Mostly indoors.
$125 to $185, plus a $20 food fee.
Tuesdays: Winter Tree Identification
Learn to name West Virginia trees in winter, with no leaves, by their bark, buds, twigs, smell and more. The class goes outside when the weather allows, so dress for the cold.
$105 to $165.
Tuesdays: Tabletop Crafting
A new class for fantasy art lovers and tabletop game players. Students make trinkets and props for their own adventures with lots of materials. Mostly indoors.
$105 to $165.
Wednesdays: Herbalism for Winter Health
Learn how herbs can help the body fight off winter colds. Students make teas, tinctures and salves to take home.
$125 to $185, plus a $20 supply fee for herbs.
Thursdays: Winter Scouts
Winter survival skills: build cold-weather shelters, find dry firewood and make fire in wet weather. Students who are ready can finish the Knife Safety I unit for the Ranger Path. This class is outside in all weather. Not sure your child is ready? Email info@mountainsol.org.
$105 to $165.
Cost and scholarships
Every class uses a sliding scale. You pick what to pay within the range shown. Anything you pay above the top of the range counts as a tax-deductible donation.
Need help paying? Apply for a needs-based scholarship from our Giving Goats Scholarship Fund.
Dress for the cold
Winter classes go outside in snow, sleet, mud and rain. Please send your child dressed to stay warm and dry for the whole class. We stay indoors when it is colder than 13°F, as our insurance requires.
What to bring:
- Waterproof boots with ankle support
- Wool socks
- Long underwear (wool is best)
- Fleece pants and snow pants
- A warm middle layer, like a hoodie
- A winter coat
- Hat, face covering and warm gloves
- Backpack with a small first aid kit (with a foil emergency blanket and hand warmers), a flashlight or headlamp, and a water bottle
- A nut-free snack
Good to know
- Nut-free campus. Please check snack labels. No peanuts or tree nuts.
- Study hall for MLA students runs 3:15 to 4:00 p.m., so students from other schools and homeschoolers have time to arrive. Class starts at 4:00 p.m.
- Grade ranges are flexible. We place students so each child has friends and classmates at a similar skill level.
- Questions? Email info@mountainsol.org.
Last updated November 9, 2026.