Reduced Tuition Grant
Friday Unit Studies at AWI (Riverside)
Friday Unit Studies is AWI's weekly hands-on outdoor program for kids ages 5 to 10, meeting every Friday morning at California Citrus State Historic Park. Thanks to a grant from Islamic Relief USA, we're offering reduced tuition this fall for families needing tuition assistance, just $300 for the remainder of the semester instead of $700, to 12 newly enrolled students: 8 for K–1st grade and 4 for 2nd–4th grade. Spaces are awarded based on financial need, program fit, and availability within each cohort.
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California Citrus State Historic Park, Riverside
A weekly outdoor adventure for kids 5 to 10
Friday Unit Studies is Art & Wilderness Institute's hands-on outdoor learning program, held every Friday morning at California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside. Kids explore, experiment, build, and learn together outdoors in a small, supportive group. No experience or prior connection to AWI is required, new families are always welcome.
This fall, thanks to a Community Development Grant from Islamic Relief USA, we're able to offer reduced tuition, just $300 for the remaining semester instead of $700, to 12 students. This discount is open to newly enrolled AWI families.
In partnership with Islamic Relief USA
Friday Unit Studies, Fall 2026
The cycles that sustain life on Earth
Every Friday, kids get outside and explore how nature works together: following water as it cycles through clouds and soil, tracing how energy moves from the sun to plants to animals, and discovering how everything in the park is connected.
Through hands on experiments, outdoor exploration, nature journaling, creative projects, and real restoration work in the park, kids see these ideas in action instead of just reading about them. It's science, art, and outdoor adventure rolled into one Friday morning.
Reserve your Reduced Tuition spot
- Review the program details above and confirm your child is between ages 5 and 10.
- Fill out the short application using the Google Form below.
- AWI will follow up with you about availability and next steps.
Only 12 discounted spots are available this fall. Deadline: Monday, September 14. We encourage families to apply.