Youth Programs
After School Series
Youth Programs
The following programs are specially developed for students aged 4 to 12 years old who like to learn about the wonders of the natural world. Professional environmental educators will guide your child both outside along the trails and indoors in the Education Pavilion and Redfield Building. Learn about the animals of New Jersey, create natural art projects, discover what our backyards have to offer.
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Discovery Classes After School Nature Programs April & May |
Dinosaurs RockŪ After School Camp: Dinosaur, Fossil & Mineral Adventure June |
Other Children & Family Programs For children who are aged 21/2 - 4 years old we offer seasonal mommy and me type programs and series. For more information on these or any of our other public programs please click above. |
During the four-week series of one-hour
programs, students learn through hands-on experiences, games, crafts, and stories. Topics
vary seasonally and with the students' interests.
Space is limited.
Register early!
The next series begins the week of April 28, 2008
Schedule of Classes
Spring 2008
| Tuesdays April 29; May 6, 13, and 20 |
Pre-K/Kind. (4-5 year olds) |
3:45-4:45 PM |
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Thursdays
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1st - 5th Graders | 3:45-4:45 PM |
Weekly Topics
Spring 2008
A day a specific lesson is given may change.
Mysterious Mammals: What makes a animal a mammal? Join us as we meet and go out in search of these furry friends.
Crawling Critters:
It is spring and time for insects to come out and play. So join us as we
find the critters who creep, crawl, squirm, and wiggle.
Bats and Beyond: These natural bug zappers eat 500 to 1,000 insect per hour. How do they find their food in the dark? Why are they called “hand-wings”? And more!
Freshwater Fun: What kinds of creatures can be found in a pond? How can they live under water? Find out through an hour of underwater exploration.
To
Register:
Complete a registration form and mail it to the nature center with the registration fee.
Programs are for registrants only; Pre-K parents may stay, but no siblings.
Children MUST BE SIGNED IN and out at the building
Children MUST be in the APPROPRIATE AGE GROUPS, no exceptions!
Students MUST dress for the weather! Unless it's raining or very windy, we go outside.
The day a specific class is given may change due to weather conditions.
Students should where old clothes and sturdy shoes (no open toes or heals).
Autumn Sessions are usually held
in October/November.
Winter Sessions are usually held in January/February.
Spring Sessions are usually held in April/May.
Nature Day Camp is held in
June-August.
Camp Abrakadoodle returns this summer.
Dinosaur, Fossil & Mineral Camp returns in June.
Program
Fees
No refunds after the series begins.
All fees are per person unless otherwise noted.
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Complete Series (all four weeks):
Tenafly Nature Center Members. . . . . . . $40
Non-members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60Preference given to participants registering for the entire series if space is left 1 week before series begins than participants registering for individual sessions will be accepted.
Individual sessions:
Tenafly Nature Center Members. . . . . . . $15
Non-members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20