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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool: Group A
DESCRIPTION:Fall Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) \nMarvelous Mammals!  \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, 9:30-11:30 AM\nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B): \nGroup A Sessions: 9/11\, 9/25\, 10/9\, 10/23\, 11/6\, 11/20 OR\nGroup B Sessions: 9/18\, 10/2\, 10/16\, 10/30\, 11/13\, 12/4 \nThe mammals of Massachusetts are an interesting bunch! Every fall they spend time readying their homes and bodies to survive the winter. Be it a timid mouse or a sly fox\, each class teaches the traits of a different New England mammal — their habits\, their adaptations\, and how they survive. Children will learn about the characteristics of mammals in general and focus on six common species that are sometimes overlooked. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-nature-discovery-preschool-group-a-2/2026-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201454Z
CREATED:20260512T201454Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class October 12)\nTier A: $439 | Tier B: $366 | Tier C: $311\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for lower-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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-38/2026-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T012434Z
CREATED:20260515T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T012434Z
UID:10005882-1795514400-1795518900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/autumn-little-bear-nature-walk/2026-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201712Z
CREATED:20260512T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201712Z
UID:10005802-1795534200-1795541400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 | Tier C-$331\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-217/2026-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T190226Z
CREATED:20260512T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190226Z
UID:10005817-1795534200-1795541400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nFor grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier B-$393 | Tier C-$334\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-134/2026-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201454Z
CREATED:20260512T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201454Z
UID:10005788-1796052600-1796059800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class October 12)\nTier A: $439 | Tier B: $366 | Tier C: $311\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for lower-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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-38/2026-11-30/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201712Z
CREATED:20260512T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201712Z
UID:10005803-1796139000-1796146200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 | Tier C-$331\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-217/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T190226Z
CREATED:20260512T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190226Z
UID:10005818-1796139000-1796146200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nFor grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier B-$393 | Tier C-$334\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-134/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T012434Z
CREATED:20260515T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T012434Z
UID:10005883-1796205600-1796210100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/autumn-little-bear-nature-walk/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202231Z
CREATED:20260512T202231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202231Z
UID:10005831-1796225400-1796232600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (Extended days (1 PM) on September 23 & October 28\, no programs November 11  & November 25)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$508 | Tier B-$423| Tier C-$360\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-25/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202649Z
CREATED:20260512T202649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202649Z
UID:10005845-1796225400-1796232600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 23\, October 28\, no programs November 11\, November 25)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$508 | Tier B-$423 | Tier C-$360\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. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-218/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201238Z
CREATED:20260512T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201238Z
UID:10005777-1796376600-1796383800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool: Group B
DESCRIPTION:Fall Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) \nMarvelous Mammals!  \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, 9:30-11:30 AM\nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B): \nGroup A Sessions: 9/11\, 9/25\, 10/9\, 10/23\, 11/6\, 11/20 OR\nGroup B Sessions: 9/18\, 10/2\, 10/16\, 10/30\, 11/13\, 12/4 \nThe mammals of Massachusetts are an interesting bunch! Every fall they spend time readying their homes and bodies to survive the winter. Be it a timid mouse or a sly fox\, each class teaches the traits of a different New England mammal — their habits\, their adaptations\, and how they survive. Children will learn about the characteristics of mammals in general and focus on six common species that are sometimes overlooked. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-nature-discovery-preschool-group-b-2/2026-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201454Z
CREATED:20260512T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201454Z
UID:10005789-1796657400-1796664600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class October 12)\nTier A: $439 | Tier B: $366 | Tier C: $311\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for lower-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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-38/2026-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201712Z
CREATED:20260512T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201712Z
UID:10005804-1796743800-1796751000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 | Tier C-$331\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-217/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T190226Z
CREATED:20260512T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190226Z
UID:10005819-1796743800-1796751000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nFor grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier B-$393 | Tier C-$334\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-134/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202231Z
CREATED:20260512T202231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202231Z
UID:10005832-1796830200-1796837400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (Extended days (1 PM) on September 23 & October 28\, no programs November 11  & November 25)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$508 | Tier B-$423| Tier C-$360\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-25/2026-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202649Z
CREATED:20260512T202649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202649Z
UID:10005846-1796830200-1796837400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 23\, October 28\, no programs November 11\, November 25)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$508 | Tier B-$423 | Tier C-$360\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. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-218/2026-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T012434Z
CREATED:20260515T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T012434Z
UID:10005884-1796896800-1796901300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/autumn-little-bear-nature-walk/2026-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201454Z
CREATED:20260512T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201454Z
UID:10005790-1797262200-1797269400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class October 12)\nTier A: $439 | Tier B: $366 | Tier C: $311\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for lower-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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-38/2026-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201712Z
CREATED:20260512T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201712Z
UID:10005805-1797348600-1797355800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 | Tier C-$331\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-217/2026-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T190226Z
CREATED:20260512T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190226Z
UID:10005820-1797348600-1797355800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nFor grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier B-$393 | Tier C-$334\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-134/2026-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202231Z
CREATED:20260512T202231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202231Z
UID:10005833-1797435000-1797442200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (Extended days (1 PM) on September 23 & October 28\, no programs November 11  & November 25)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$508 | Tier B-$423| Tier C-$360\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-25/2026-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202649Z
CREATED:20260512T202649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202649Z
UID:10005847-1797435000-1797442200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 23\, October 28\, no programs November 11\, November 25)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$508 | Tier B-$423 | Tier C-$360\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. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-218/2026-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T182746Z
CREATED:20261102T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T182746Z
UID:10005919-1797771600-1797778800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Hampshire Bird Club\nSunday\, Dec 20\, 2026\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nFree\, registration appreciated \nDo you want to learn more about birds? Would you like to contribute to science? Join birdwatchers all over America in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! \nThe CBC is a 126-year old event in which bird lovers of all ages and skill levels count all the birds they see in a 24-hour period in December. At this program\, there will be something for everyone. We’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center for an indoor program about how to recognize common birds and a story about the history of the Christmas Bird Count. Afterwards\, families who are interested may participate in an outdoor bird count\, with ID help by Hampshire Bird Club members at the Hitchcock Center bird feeders and beyond. We’ll count every bird we see! Younger participants may decorate “eye focusers” and hit the trails for a self-guided bird scavenger hunt (with paper birds!). Stay as long as you wish. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a real bird census! This event is rain\, slow\, sleet or shine. Families may stay and count birds for as much time as they wish but we recommend that you arrive on time for the indoor portion in order to get introduced to the common winter species we are likely to see. Binoculars are welcome but not required. \nJOIN THE ANNUAL TRADITION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-and-families-5/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201454Z
CREATED:20260512T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201454Z
UID:10005791-1797867000-1797874200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class October 12)\nTier A: $439 | Tier B: $366 | Tier C: $311\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for lower-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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-38/2026-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201712Z
CREATED:20260512T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201712Z
UID:10005806-1797953400-1797960600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 | Tier C-$331\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. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-217/2026-12-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T190226Z
CREATED:20260512T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190226Z
UID:10005821-1797953400-1797960600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nFor grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13\, November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier B-$393 | Tier C-$334\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-134/2026-12-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T211504Z
CREATED:20261103T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T211504Z
UID:10005966-1799076600-1799083800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods (Winter)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no class January 18\, 25 or February 15)\nTier A:$253 | Tier B:$211 | Tier C:$179 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! During Winter Wild Children of the Woods we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.  \nAFTERSCHOOL INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-11/2027-01-04/
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:20270105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T211655Z
CREATED:20261103T211655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T211655Z
UID:10005974-1799163000-1799170200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Winter)
DESCRIPTION:With: Allison Bull\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 5 – March 9 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$285 | Tier B-$238 | Tier C-$202 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\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 Winter 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.  \nAFTERSCHOOL INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter-4/2027-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T211810Z
CREATED:20261103T211810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T211810Z
UID:10005983-1799163000-1799170200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild (Winter)
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 5 – March 9 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$285 | Tier B-$238 | Tier C-$202 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2027 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 the Wedding Tree\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Not to mention sledding\, sliding on ice and exploring animal tracks in the snow! 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. \nAFTERSCHOOL INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter-3/2027-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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