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2010 Traditional Four Day Sessions
Registration for Field School will begin on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:00 a.m. Please register early to reserve a spot for your child, as sessions fill up very quickly. Fees are due on the first day of class. Be sure to notify us in case of cancellation to make space available for others. Call 810-796-3200 to register.
Pee Wees and Parents
(age 2 – 4 in company of an adult)
Pee Wees enjoy a gentle introduction to nature with activities and short walks. Suggestions for adults to use with children are also included. Fee for adult and child: $28.00 (members $24.00)
| Session II |
June 15 - 18 |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Session IV |
June 22 - 25 |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Wee Walkers
(preschoolers at least 4 years old)
Wee Walkers take leisurely walks and discover nature in the company of a naturalist. Fee: $28.00 (members $24.00)
| Session
II |
June 15 – 18 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Session IV | June 22 – 25 |
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. |
Young Explorers
(for children who have completed kindergarten)
This field school focuses on using the senses to explore nature. Lots of walks, activities, and crafts included. Fee: $32.00 (members $28.00)
| Session I | June 22 – 25 | 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. |
| Session II | June 22 – 25 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Field School 1 & 2
(for children completing grades 1 or 2)
We will learn about living things and the groups they are in using hands-on activities, games, crafts and walks. Fee: $36.00 (members $32.00)
| Session I | June 29 – July 2 | 9:30 – 12:00 p.m. |
| Session II | July 6 – 9 | 9:30 – 12:00 p.m. |
Field School 3 & 4
(for children completing grades 3 or 4)
We will explore plant and animal habitats and some of the special features (adaptations) that plants and animals use to survive. Fee: $42.00 (members $38.00)
| Session I | July 6 – 9 | 9:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Session II | July 13 – 16 | 9:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Junior Naturalists
Students will discover the wonders of nature at night. Activities will show how plants and animals have very special features that help them to survive the dark. Thursday’s session will run from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fee: $46.00 (members $42.00)
Grades 5 and 6:
| Session I | July 13 – 16 | 9:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
| Session II | July 20 – 23 | 9:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
2010 Field School Specials
Beginning Birdwatching(For children grades 5 – 7)
Children will explore the center’s habitats in search of birds, learning about binoculars, field guides, checklists, lifelists, and bird identification by sight, sound, and behavior.
Limit 5 students. Fee: $24.00 (members $22.00)
| Thursday & Friday | June 3 & 4 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Bugology
(For children grades 5 – 7)
Students will explore the amazing world of insects. We will investigate bugs we find in the pond, forest and fields.
Fee: $12.00 (members $10.00)
| Thursday | July 29 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Animal Care
Spend time learning how Seven Ponds takes care of its’ indoor animals and how we attract wild animals to our feeding stations. This will be your chance to help clean, feed, and handle our special animals.
Fee: $6.00 (members $5.00)
Grades 2 – 4 Session I
| Friday | July 30 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Botany in a Day
(For children grades 5 – 7)
This class is for all the “budding” botanists to explore the plant life at the nature center. We will learn about many different species of plants and how to identify them.
Fee: $12.00 (members $10.00).
| Thursday | August 5 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
CSI – Nature Style
We will get clues, solve mysteries, complete puzzles, and enjoy other exciting nature competitions.
Fee: $6.00 (members $5.00).
Grades 4 – 6 Session II
| Wednesday | August 11 | 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
Eggs-cellent Adventure
We will enjoy learning about nests and eggs by touring our special collection. We will do an “eggs”- periment and go for a walk to find different bird nests. Parents are welcome to participate.
Fee: $6.00 per person (members $5.00).
Grades 2 – 4 Session I
| Wednesday | August 18 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday | August 18 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Nature Games
We will play some of your favorite nature games and learn some new ones! Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a snack. Parents are welcome to participate.
Fee: $6.00 per person (members $5.00).
Grades 1 – 3 Session I
| Thursday | August 19 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | August 19 | 1:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |