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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003660-1708591500-1708614000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003659-1708505100-1708527600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003658-1708418700-1708441200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003657-1708332300-1708354800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003737-1707924600-1707931800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-02-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T203958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T205556Z
UID:10003684-1707818400-1707832800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Days: Scents\, Scat and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Scents\, Scat and Signs: Animal Tracking \nWith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nFebruary 13\, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nTier A:$81 | Tier B:$67 | Tier C:$57 | Tier D:$44\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us as we learn about the “hidden” world of animals to better understand the creatures around us. We’ll learn tracking basics and discover how even the most minute details from animal signs can actually tell a beautiful and complex story.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-days-spineless-wonders/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003697-1707751800-1707759000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003736-1707319800-1707327000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003696-1707147000-1707154200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003735-1706715000-1706722200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-31/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003695-1706542200-1706549400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202134Z
UID:10003651-1706258700-1706281200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:January 26 Curriculum Day\nWith Alanna Rutledge\nFriday\, January 26\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades 1 – 3*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome play outside on this day off for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-curriculum-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003734-1706110200-1706117400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T203843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203843Z
UID:10003683-1706004000-1706018400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Days: Rube Goldberg Machines
DESCRIPTION:Rube Goldberg Machine Day \nWith Lauren Dausch\nJanuary 23\, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nTier A:$81 | Tier B:$67 | Tier C:$57 | Tier D:$44\nLimited to 12 participants \nHave you ever made a complex contraption for a simple task? That’s exactly what Rube Goldberg machines are about! Have fun experimenting with different materials and techniques to make an elaborate and sometimes silly design to accomplish something straightforward.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-days-rube-goldberg-machines/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003694-1705937400-1705944600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003733-1705505400-1705512600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003732-1704900600-1704907800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231109T203719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203719Z
UID:10003682-1704794400-1704808800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Days: Animals in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Animals in Winter \nWith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nJanuary 9\, 2024\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nTier A:$81 | Tier B:$67 | Tier C:$57 | Tier D:$44\nLimited to 12 participants \nHow do animals stay warm when it’s cold? Find out\, as we learn about the amazing adaptations animals have to survive winter in New England! Then use your detective skills to search  for animal tracks and signs. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-days-animals-in-winter/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003693-1704727800-1704735000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003731-1704295800-1704303000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201029Z
UID:10003528-1703172600-1703179800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 9-12 or Grades 4-6\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340  | Tier D-$260\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. Please note the age adjustment: GITW has shifted to be for students in grades 4 through 6. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome! *Extended day hours on Oct 26 are 1pm-5:30pm due to early release for Amherst Public Schools.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-130/2023-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200256Z
UID:10003468-1702913400-1702920600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9)\nTier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-34/2023-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201029Z
UID:10003527-1702567800-1702575000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 9-12 or Grades 4-6\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340  | Tier D-$260\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. Please note the age adjustment: GITW has shifted to be for students in grades 4 through 6. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome! *Extended day hours on Oct 26 are 1pm-5:30pm due to early release for Amherst Public Schools.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-130/2023-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T195131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T195131Z
UID:10003446-1702375200-1702389600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Day: Following the fossils
DESCRIPTION:Following the fossils\nWith Emily Schuttenberg\nDecember 12\, 10am-2pm\nGrades 1-6\, Ages 6-12\nTier A:$79 Tier B:$66 Tier C:$56 Tier D:$43\nLimited to 12 participants \nHow can we learn about the amazing animals and plants that lived in the Connecticut Valley hundreds\, thousands\, and even millions of years ago? By following the fossils! To find these fabulous fossils\, we’ll visit the Beneski Museum and explore its collections.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-day-following-the-fossils/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200256Z
UID:10003467-1702308600-1702315800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9)\nTier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-34/2023-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T201404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201404Z
UID:10003532-1702040400-1702056600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fun Friday Frolics Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:FUN FRIDAY FROLICS **NEW!!** \nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges: Ages 6-9 or grades 1 – 3*\nFridays\, 1:00 – 5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$82 | Tier B-$68| Tier C-$58  | Tier D-$44\nLimited to 12 participants\n \nNew! Come frolic in the forest on this Friday afternoon early release day for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join. \nDecember 8: Wondrous Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fun-friday-frolics-afterschool-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201029Z
UID:10003526-1701963000-1701970200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 9-12 or Grades 4-6\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340  | Tier D-$260\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. Please note the age adjustment: GITW has shifted to be for students in grades 4 through 6. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome! *Extended day hours on Oct 26 are 1pm-5:30pm due to early release for Amherst Public Schools.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-130/2023-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T114026
CREATED:20230531T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200256Z
UID:10003466-1701703800-1701711000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9)\nTier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-34/2023-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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