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SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
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 Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nMonday Series:\nwith Aemelia Thompson\n3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 11–March 15 (no program February 15)*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99\n* There will be no extended days during our Winter session but we will run our program on Martin Luther King\, JR. day.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
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SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play is back in Winter 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 hope for snow so we can go sledding\, build snow shelters and slide on ice! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nMondays Series:\nwith Katie Koerten\n10:30am–12:00pm\nJanuary 11–March 15 (no program January 18 or February 15)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$240 | Tier B-$192 | Tier C-$144  | Tier D-$96 \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201119T183845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T183845Z
UID:10001983-1610620200-1610625600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play is back in Winter 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 hope for snow so we can go sledding\, build snow shelters and slide on ice! Each day includes games\, free play\, and a story time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants.  \nThursday Series:\nwith Katie Koerten\n10:30am–12:00pm\nJanuary 7–March 18 (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201123T213508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214419Z
UID:10002087-1610551800-1610559000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
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 Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nWednesday Series:\nwith Jeff Mazur\n3:30–5:30pm  (no extended days in winter)\nJanuary 13–March 17 (no class February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201119T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T184921Z
UID:10001992-1610551800-1610559000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:00pm*\nJanuary 13–March 17 (no class February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$186 | Tier B-$149 | Tier C-$111  | Tier D-$75 \nIntroducing a Nature Play Afterschool option for Kindergartners and first graders! At this program we run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and are free-range kids\, all while developing our self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. Come explore our wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in the snow\, go sledding\, and make snow creations with us this winter!\n*There will be no extended days during our winter session
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201123T200754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T200754Z
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SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Being Animals Series 
DESCRIPTION:Attention Kindergartners and first graders! On Wednesdays this winter\, it’s Junior Nature Play with a twist. Every day we’re going to be a different animal! Slide like an otter\, hop like a hare\, swoop like a snowy owl\, and more. Each day we’ll play animal games\, hear animal stories and explore animal habitats! And of course\, we’ll visit our favorite places to play\, such as Fern Village\, Roots and Stump City! Come be wild in the woods this winter with Katie! \nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nWednesdays\, 10:30am-12:00pm\nJanuary 6–March 17 (no program February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-being-animals-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201123T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214549Z
UID:10002078-1610465400-1610472600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Tuesday Series
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 Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nTuesday Series:\nwith Monya Relles\n3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 12–March 16 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-tuesday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201123T215314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T215355Z
UID:10002096-1610445600-1610452800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Morning Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play is back in winter 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing – and snack and story around the fire! We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the winter season and playing games. And of course\, we’ll visit our favorite spots to play — Roots\, Stumps and Ferns! We’ll hope for lots of snow for building snow shelters and sledding\, and maybe ice for sliding\, too! \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10:00am–12:00pm\nJanuary 12–March 16 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$304 | Tier B-$243 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$122
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-play-series-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201123T210512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214744Z
UID:10002069-1610379000-1610386200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
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 Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nMonday Series:\nwith Aemelia Thompson\n3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 11–March 15 (no program February 15)*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99\n* There will be no extended days during our Winter session but we will run our program on Martin Luther King\, JR. day.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-monday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201119T180949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T180949Z
UID:10001974-1610361000-1610366400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play is back in Winter 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 hope for snow so we can go sledding\, build snow shelters and slide on ice! Each day includes games\, free play\, and a story time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nMondays Series:\nwith Katie Koerten\n10:30am–12:00pm\nJanuary 11–March 15 (no program January 18 or February 15)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$240 | Tier B-$192 | Tier C-$144  | Tier D-$96
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T104500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201118T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T200728Z
UID:10001956-1610186400-1610189100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Birds of Winter
DESCRIPTION:For our Winter sessions of Second Saturday Science we are changing things up a little. In order to still provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, while keeping warm\, 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. \nJanuary 9: Birds of Winter\nFebruary 13: Tracks and Traces\nMarch 13: Camouflage \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\nJanuary 9\, February 13\, March 13\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-birds-of-winter/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201119T183729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T183757Z
UID:10001982-1610015400-1610020800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play is back in Winter 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 hope for snow so we can go sledding\, build snow shelters and slide on ice! Each day includes games\, free play\, and a story time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants.  \nThursday Series:\nwith Katie Koerten\n10:30am–12:00pm\nJanuary 7–March 18 (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20201123T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T200831Z
UID:10002047-1609929000-1609934400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Being Animals Series 
DESCRIPTION:Attention Kindergartners and first graders! On Wednesdays this winter\, it’s Junior Nature Play with a twist. Every day we’re going to be a different animal! Slide like an otter\, hop like a hare\, swoop like a snowy owl\, and more. Each day we’ll play animal games\, hear animal stories and explore animal habitats! And of course\, we’ll visit our favorite places to play\, such as Fern Village\, Roots and Stump City! Come be wild in the woods this winter with Katie! \nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nWednesdays\, 10:30am-12:00pm\nJanuary 6–March 17 (no program February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/being-animals-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200925T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T172307Z
UID:10001930-1608199200-1608206400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! 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 Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135131Z
UID:10001843-1608125400-1608139800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135453Z
UID:10001819-1608112800-1608120000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Gifts from Nature
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 or Grades K–1\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 23–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 per day | Tier B-$37 per day | Tier C-$27 per day | Tier D-$14 per day\nLimited to 8 participants per day \n\nSeptember 23: Colors of Nature\nSeptember 30: Catching Crickets\nOctober 7: Insect Life Cycles\nOctober 14: A Leaf Rainbow\nOctober 21: Wonderful Water\nOctober 28: Spiders Are Friends\nNovember 4: Being Birds\nNovember 11: Super Cool Seeds\nNovember 18: White-Tailed Deer Games\nDecember 2: Gnome Homes\nDecember 9: Faraway Woods Foray\nDecember 16: Gifts from Nature
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-discovery-day-gifts-from-nature/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200824T024812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135728Z
UID:10001892-1608037200-1608040800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-36/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T230243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135802Z
UID:10001856-1608024600-1608035400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  Morning Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend Tuesday mornings playing outside in the woods! Challenge your body by balancing on logs and climbing trees. Get as dirty as you like as we romp through the forest\, explore under logs\, make mud pie feasts and splash in puddles. Notice the changes in nature as we go through the season together. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead kids to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Please note: lunch is not part of this program\, so please pack a robust snack that includes protein for a mid-program snack. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 22–December 15\nFee per Child: Tier A-$604 | Tier B-$483 | Tier C-$363  | Tier D-$181\nLimited to 10 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-play-series-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T222146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135948Z
UID:10001831-1607959800-1607967000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nMondays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no class October 12)\nExtended days: September 28 and November 2\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$335  | Tier B-$268  | Tier C-$201  | Tier D-$101\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T124208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140028Z
UID:10001751-1607940000-1607947200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! 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 Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nMondays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no program October 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$470  | Tier B-$376  | Tier C-$282  | Tier D-$141\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-series-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200821T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140725Z
UID:10001715-1607767200-1607770800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:00am  Second Saturday Family Science: Fantastic Foxes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs\, in-person\, each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \n\nSeptember 12: Pollinators\nOctober 10: Our Trees in Autumn\nNovember 14: Reptiles in Winter\nDecember 12: Fantastic Foxes\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am\nSeptember 12\, October 10\, November 15\, December 12\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-fantastic-foxes/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200925T172218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T172218Z
UID:10001929-1607594400-1607601600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! 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 Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T225032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T141044Z
UID:10001842-1607527800-1607535000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T214558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T141247Z
UID:10001818-1607508000-1607515200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Faraway Woods Foray
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 or Grades K–1\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 23–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 per day | Tier B-$37 per day | Tier C-$27 per day | Tier D-$14 per day\nLimited to 8 participants per day \n\nSeptember 23: Colors of Nature\nSeptember 30: Catching Crickets\nOctober 7: Insect Life Cycles\nOctober 14: A Leaf Rainbow\nOctober 21: Wonderful Water\nOctober 28: Spiders Are Friends\nNovember 4: Being Birds\nNovember 11: Super Cool Seeds\nNovember 18: White-Tailed Deer Games\nDecember 2: Gnome Homes\nDecember 9: Faraway Woods Foray\nDecember 16: Gifts from Nature
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-discovery-day-faraway-woods-foray/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T230201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T142454Z
UID:10001855-1607419800-1607430600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  Morning Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend Tuesday mornings playing outside in the woods! Challenge your body by balancing on logs and climbing trees. Get as dirty as you like as we romp through the forest\, explore under logs\, make mud pie feasts and splash in puddles. Notice the changes in nature as we go through the season together. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead kids to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Please note: lunch is not part of this program\, so please pack a robust snack that includes protein for a mid-program snack. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 22–December 15\nFee per Child: Tier A-$604 | Tier B-$483 | Tier C-$363  | Tier D-$181\nLimited to 10 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-play-series-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T222102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T142704Z
UID:10001830-1607355000-1607362200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nMondays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no class October 12)\nExtended days: September 28 and November 2\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$335  | Tier B-$268  | Tier C-$201  | Tier D-$101\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T124128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T142758Z
UID:10001750-1607335200-1607342400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! 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 Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nMondays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no program October 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$470  | Tier B-$376  | Tier C-$282  | Tier D-$141\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-series-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200925T172126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T172126Z
UID:10001928-1606989600-1606996800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! 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 Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T224918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T143539Z
UID:10001841-1606923000-1606930200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162605
CREATED:20200822T214505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T143635Z
UID:10001817-1606903200-1606910400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Gnome Homes
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 or Grades K–1\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 23–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 per day | Tier B-$37 per day | Tier C-$27 per day | Tier D-$14 per day\nLimited to 8 participants per day \n\nSeptember 23: Colors of Nature\nSeptember 30: Catching Crickets\nOctober 7: Insect Life Cycles\nOctober 14: A Leaf Rainbow\nOctober 21: Wonderful Water\nOctober 28: Spiders Are Friends\nNovember 4: Being Birds\nNovember 11: Super Cool Seeds\nNovember 18: White-Tailed Deer Games\nDecember 2: Gnome Homes\nDecember 9: Faraway Woods Foray\nDecember 16: Gifts from Nature
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-discovery-day-gnome-homes/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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