Darien Nature Center Fall Programs
Friday, September 11, 2009
Do you have a youngster who's fascinated by animals and the world around them? Register them for a Darien Nature Center fall program.
Afterschool Programs- Fall 2009
Animal Caretakers Club
Grades 1 – 6
Members of the Animal Caretakers Club learn all about the animals by cleaning their habitats, feeding and exercising them. Great afterschool fun for the budding Zoo Keeper!
September 14 - December 18
Monday - Friday (choose one day)
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Cost:
Monday $275 member
$305 non-member
Tuesday-Friday $325 member
$360 non-member
Trail Trekkers
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Afterschool nature discovery program which includes games, animals and outdoor exploration. Children learn animal tracking and plant identification. Myths, legends and much more will help to spark their curiosity for the natural world.
September 17 - December 17
Thursdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost:
members $325
non-members $360
Nature Detectives
Grades 1 through 3
Investigate, classify, and demystify nature's myths. What's the deal with the platypus? Has it ever rained frogs? Did you know that sea stars eject their stomachs to eat? Children will learn about the crazy and weird phenomenon found in nature through games, crafts and hands on investigations. Animal visitors will be featured each week.
September 15 - December 15
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost:
members $325
non-members $360
Read to the Animals with Nina Miller for grades 2 - 4
Children practice reading to an animal friend
Dates and times to be announced
No Charge
Note: A Darien Nature Center Membership is $70 per year.
Please call the Darien Nature Center for availability and more information: 203-655-7459
www.dariennaturecenter.org
Afterschool Programs- Fall 2009
Animal Caretakers Club
Grades 1 – 6
Members of the Animal Caretakers Club learn all about the animals by cleaning their habitats, feeding and exercising them. Great afterschool fun for the budding Zoo Keeper!
September 14 - December 18
Monday - Friday (choose one day)
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Cost:
Monday $275 member
$305 non-member
Tuesday-Friday $325 member
$360 non-member
Trail Trekkers
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Afterschool nature discovery program which includes games, animals and outdoor exploration. Children learn animal tracking and plant identification. Myths, legends and much more will help to spark their curiosity for the natural world.
September 17 - December 17
Thursdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost:
members $325
non-members $360
Nature Detectives
Grades 1 through 3
Investigate, classify, and demystify nature's myths. What's the deal with the platypus? Has it ever rained frogs? Did you know that sea stars eject their stomachs to eat? Children will learn about the crazy and weird phenomenon found in nature through games, crafts and hands on investigations. Animal visitors will be featured each week.
September 15 - December 15
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost:
members $325
non-members $360
Read to the Animals with Nina Miller for grades 2 - 4
Children practice reading to an animal friend
Dates and times to be announced
No Charge
Note: A Darien Nature Center Membership is $70 per year.
Please call the Darien Nature Center for availability and more information: 203-655-7459
www.dariennaturecenter.org
