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SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211122Z
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SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T213048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T213048Z
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SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Discovery Day: Dandelion Day
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 2 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 | Tier B-$37 | Tier C-$28  | Tier D-$19\nLimited to 8 participants \nMarch 24: Patterns in Nature\nMarch 31: Awesome Amphibians\nApril 7: A Tree’s Life\nApril 14: Terrific Teeth\nApril 28: Animal Homes\nMay 5: Dandelion Day\nMay 12: Bees in the Hive\nMay 19: Life Under a Log\nMay 26: Oh My Dragonfly\nJune 2: Bat and Moth
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-discovery-day-dandelion-day/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T181516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T181516Z
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SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. This program is available to kindergarteners and first graders. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24- June 9 (no class April 21)\nExtended days: March 24th\, April 14\, May 12th\, June 2nd 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20201123T221935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T221935Z
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SUMMARY:9:45–12:45pm Homeschool I: Storytelling in the Forest 
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I is back for a session all about story. While immersed in nature\, we’ll tell stories and listen to stories; we’ll write stories and act them out. We’ll play storytelling games\, read stories from many cultures\, and even think about the ways we can use stories to solve problems like climate change. Free play\, sit spots\, running games\, and journaling are all built into each day. Each day will start with a question of the day and there will be optional projects to do at home. \nAges 6-8 or Grades 1-3\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Monya Relles\nThursdays\, 9:45–12:45pm\nMarch 4–May 13 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945-1245pm-homeschool-i-storytelling-in-the-forest-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T215616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215616Z
UID:10002257-1620295200-1620302400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$440 | Tier B-$352 | Tier C-$264  | Tier D-$176\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T104500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T170501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T170501Z
UID:10002145-1620468000-1620470700@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Bloodsuckers in your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:For our Spring sessions of Second Saturday Science we are using the same format as we did in for the Winter session. In order to provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, our programs will be set up as forest walks that will focus on different seasonal topics. Designed for children with their parents\, registration is required. \nSpring\nApril 10: Backbones Not Required\nMay 8: Bloodsuckers in your Backyard\nJune 12: Slime Time \nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nLimited to 12 participants.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10:00–10:45am\nSpring: April 10\, May 8\, June 12\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family \nSATURDAY SCIENCE REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-bloodsuckers-in-your-backyard/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T214816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T214816Z
UID:10002248-1620640800-1620648000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211235Z
UID:10002228-1620726300-1620737100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T213136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T213136Z
UID:10002239-1620813600-1620820800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Discovery Day: Bees in the Hive
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 2 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 | Tier B-$37 | Tier C-$28  | Tier D-$19\nLimited to 8 participants \nMarch 24: Patterns in Nature\nMarch 31: Awesome Amphibians\nApril 7: A Tree’s Life\nApril 14: Terrific Teeth\nApril 28: Animal Homes\nMay 5: Dandelion Day\nMay 12: Bees in the Hive\nMay 19: Life Under a Log\nMay 26: Oh My Dragonfly\nJune 2: Bat and Moth
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-discovery-day-bees-in-the-hive/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T181606Z
UID:10002164-1620826200-1620840600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. This program is available to kindergarteners and first graders. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24- June 9 (no class April 21)\nExtended days: March 24th\, April 14\, May 12th\, June 2nd 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/130-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20201123T222040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T222040Z
UID:10002114-1620899100-1620909900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45–12:45pm Homeschool I: Storytelling in the Forest 
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I is back for a session all about story. While immersed in nature\, we’ll tell stories and listen to stories; we’ll write stories and act them out. We’ll play storytelling games\, read stories from many cultures\, and even think about the ways we can use stories to solve problems like climate change. Free play\, sit spots\, running games\, and journaling are all built into each day. Each day will start with a question of the day and there will be optional projects to do at home. \nAges 6-8 or Grades 1-3\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Monya Relles\nThursdays\, 9:45–12:45pm\nMarch 4–May 13 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945-1245pm-homeschool-i-storytelling-in-the-forest-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T215746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215746Z
UID:10002258-1620900000-1620907200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$440 | Tier B-$352 | Tier C-$264  | Tier D-$176\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T214905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T214905Z
UID:10002249-1621245600-1621252800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T211329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211329Z
UID:10002229-1621331100-1621341900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T213228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T213228Z
UID:10002240-1621418400-1621425600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Discovery Day: Life Under a Log
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 2 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 | Tier B-$37 | Tier C-$28  | Tier D-$19\nLimited to 8 participants \nMarch 24: Patterns in Nature\nMarch 31: Awesome Amphibians\nApril 7: A Tree’s Life\nApril 14: Terrific Teeth\nApril 28: Animal Homes\nMay 5: Dandelion Day\nMay 12: Bees in the Hive\nMay 19: Life Under a Log\nMay 26: Oh My Dragonfly\nJune 2: Bat and Moth
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-discovery-day-life-under-a-log/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T181712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T181712Z
UID:10002165-1621438200-1621445400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. This program is available to kindergarteners and first graders. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24- June 9 (no class April 21)\nExtended days: March 24th\, April 14\, May 12th\, June 2nd 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T215825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215825Z
UID:10002259-1621504800-1621512000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$440 | Tier B-$352 | Tier C-$264  | Tier D-$176\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215004Z
UID:10002250-1621850400-1621857600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T211413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211413Z
UID:10002230-1621935900-1621946700@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T120000
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SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Discovery Day: Oh My Dragonfly
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 2 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 | Tier B-$37 | Tier C-$28  | Tier D-$19\nLimited to 8 participants \nMarch 24: Patterns in Nature\nMarch 31: Awesome Amphibians\nApril 7: A Tree’s Life\nApril 14: Terrific Teeth\nApril 28: Animal Homes\nMay 5: Dandelion Day\nMay 12: Bees in the Hive\nMay 19: Life Under a Log\nMay 26: Oh My Dragonfly\nJune 2: Bat and Moth
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-discovery-day-oh-my-dragonfly/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T181754Z
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SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. This program is available to kindergarteners and first graders. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24- June 9 (no class April 21)\nExtended days: March 24th\, April 14\, May 12th\, June 2nd 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210213
CREATED:20210114T215904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215904Z
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SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$440 | Tier B-$352 | Tier C-$264  | Tier D-$176\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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