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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, 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! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T173000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\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 Junior 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 Junior Nature Play 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231109T203843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203843Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231215T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T171239Z
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SUMMARY:Book Circle: All We Can Save
DESCRIPTION:All We Can Save Book Circle\nJanuary – May\n2nd and 4th Mondays of the month\, 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nAre you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club\, but a cooler\, deeper\, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save. Circles were created by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.  Join us for this bimonthly book circle\, must commit to most dates.  Please submit interest here or email casey@hitchcockcenter.org.  Some copies available to borrow from Hitchcock.  \nAll We Can Save: Truth\, Courage\, and solutions for the Climate Crisis\nEdited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/book-circle-all-we-can-save-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
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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-9/2024-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210521Z
UID:10003774-1705591800-1705599000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, 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! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
UID:10003713-1705505400-1705512600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\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 Junior 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 Junior Nature Play 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20240108T172735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T172735Z
UID:10003820-1705276800-1705363199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Building Closed for MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:Our Visitor’s Center and bathrooms are closed all day today for MLK Day. Our grounds are open dawn to dusk.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/building-closed-for-mlk-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231109T194700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T194700Z
UID:10003567-1705140000-1705143600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday Family Science\nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nSaturdays\, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nJan. 13\, Feb. 10\, March 9\, April 13\, May 11\nSuggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building. \nJanuary 13: Over and Under the Snow \nSnow might cover the earth\, but we’ll discover a secret world underground where bears and bumblebees snooze away the winter. Investigate the mammals\, insects and amphibians who survive and hide in the subnivean zone\, deep under the surface.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210521Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, 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! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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:20240110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
UID:10003712-1704900600-1704907800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\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 Junior 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 Junior Nature Play 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004040-1704641400-1704648600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210521Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, 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! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20231110T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
UID:10003711-1704295800-1704303000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\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 Junior 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 Junior Nature Play 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
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:20231221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20230531T200841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200841Z
UID:10003513-1703172600-1703179800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nTier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-206/2023-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20230531T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200617Z
UID:10003498-1703086200-1703093400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Jeff Mazur\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 6  – December 20 (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-205/2023-12-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152503
CREATED:20230531T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200412Z
UID:10003483-1703086200-1703093400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20  (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior 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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-15/2023-12-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152504
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:20260405T152504
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:20231214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152504
CREATED:20230531T200841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200841Z
UID:10003512-1702567800-1702575000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nTier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-206/2023-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152504
CREATED:20230531T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200617Z
UID:10003497-1702481400-1702488600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Jeff Mazur\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 6  – December 20 (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-205/2023-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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