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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | 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 Spring Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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-spring-5/2027-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213600Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213600Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 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 Slug 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 in the 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-spring-3/2027-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214210Z
CREATED:20261103T214210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214210Z
UID:10006107-1807102800-1807119000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\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 Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-5/2027-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214516Z
CREATED:20261103T214516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214516Z
UID:10006118-1807102800-1807119000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | 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. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. 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-spring-7/2027-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T113000
DTSTAMP:20261103T215558Z
CREATED:20261103T215558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T215558Z
UID:10006122-1807263000-1807270200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2027 | Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child)\nLittle Herpetologists: The Secret Lives of Reptiles & Amphibians \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, all sessions 9:30-11:30 AM\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$199 | Tier B-$166 | Tier C-$141 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\n \nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B):\nPlease note there are no classes scheduled on 3/26 or 4/23   \nGroup A Sessions: Mar 5\, 19\, Apr 9\, 30\, May 14\, 28\nOR\nGroup B Sessions: Mar 12\, Apr 2\, 16\, May 7\, 21\, Jun 4 \nWhat secrets are hiding in the warming spring woods? Join us for a hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of frogs\, salamanders\, turtles\, and snakes! Through stories\, projects\, games\, and outdoor adventures\, preschoolers and their grown-ups will discover how these remarkable animals live\, move\, grow\, and survive. Together\, we’ll discover the wild wonders unfolding all around us. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nPRESCHOOL INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-group-a/2027-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213303Z
CREATED:20261103T213303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213303Z
UID:10006069-1807543800-1807551000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 and May 31)\nTier A:$318 | Tier B:$265 | Tier C:$225 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. 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-spring-12/2027-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213446Z
CREATED:20261103T213446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213446Z
UID:10006079-1807630200-1807637400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | 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 Spring Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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-spring-5/2027-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213600Z
CREATED:20261103T213600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213600Z
UID:10006090-1807630200-1807637400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 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 Slug 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 in the 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-spring-3/2027-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214034Z
CREATED:20261103T214034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214034Z
UID:10006099-1807716600-1807723800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\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 Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-4/2027-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214421Z
CREATED:20261103T214421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214421Z
UID:10006110-1807716600-1807723800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring) 
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | 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. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. 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-spring-6/2027-04-14/
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:20270415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T111500
DTSTAMP:20261103T210955Z
CREATED:20261103T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T210955Z
UID:10005956-1807783200-1807787700@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:With Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and children under 16 months are free):\nTier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11| Further Financial Assistance (limited) \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.  \nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather. Please dress for the weather and season\, including rain/snow gear when appropriate (adults too!)  \nPre-registration required. Backpacks and supplies are prioritized for registered children ages 16 months – 5 years. Younger siblings are welcome at no charge. \nWhen you sign up\, please register the child\, not the grown up! \nRegister for Little Bear Nature Walks
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-little-bear-nature-walk/2027-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T113000
DTSTAMP:20261103T215836Z
CREATED:20261103T215735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T215836Z
UID:10006128-1807867800-1807875000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (Group B)
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2027 | Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child)\nLittle Herpetologists: The Secret Lives of Reptiles & Amphibians \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, all sessions 9:30-11:30 AM\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$199 | Tier B-$166 | Tier C-$141 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\n \nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B):\nPlease note there are no classes scheduled on 3/26 or 4/23   \nGroup A Sessions: Mar 5\, 19\, Apr 9\, 30\, May 14\, 28\nOR\nGroup B Sessions: Mar 12\, Apr 2\, 16\, May 7\, 21\, Jun 4 \nWhat secrets are hiding in the warming spring woods? Join us for a hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of frogs\, salamanders\, turtles\, and snakes! Through stories\, projects\, games\, and outdoor adventures\, preschoolers and their grown-ups will discover how these remarkable animals live\, move\, grow\, and survive. Together\, we’ll discover the wild wonders unfolding all around us. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nPRESCHOOL INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-group-b/2027-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T185403Z
CREATED:20261102T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T185403Z
UID:10005927-1808124300-1808146800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring School Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 19 – 23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$118 | Tier B-$98 | Tier C-$83 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 – 15 participants\n*Please register your student for any day they would like to attend and we will place them in groups with 12-15 of their peers–grouped by age. \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll connect with nature and each other each day\, playing games\, making projects\, hiking and exploring. Sign up for as many days as you wish. \nFive-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-school-vacation-days/2027-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T185403Z
CREATED:20261102T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T185403Z
UID:10005928-1808210700-1808233200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring School Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 19 – 23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$118 | Tier B-$98 | Tier C-$83 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 – 15 participants\n*Please register your student for any day they would like to attend and we will place them in groups with 12-15 of their peers–grouped by age. \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll connect with nature and each other each day\, playing games\, making projects\, hiking and exploring. Sign up for as many days as you wish. \nFive-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-school-vacation-days/2027-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T185403Z
CREATED:20261102T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T185403Z
UID:10005929-1808297100-1808319600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring School Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 19 – 23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$118 | Tier B-$98 | Tier C-$83 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 – 15 participants\n*Please register your student for any day they would like to attend and we will place them in groups with 12-15 of their peers–grouped by age. \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll connect with nature and each other each day\, playing games\, making projects\, hiking and exploring. Sign up for as many days as you wish. \nFive-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-school-vacation-days/2027-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T111500
DTSTAMP:20261103T210955Z
CREATED:20261103T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T210955Z
UID:10005957-1808301600-1808306100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:With Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and children under 16 months are free):\nTier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11| Further Financial Assistance (limited) \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.  \nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather. Please dress for the weather and season\, including rain/snow gear when appropriate (adults too!)  \nPre-registration required. Backpacks and supplies are prioritized for registered children ages 16 months – 5 years. Younger siblings are welcome at no charge. \nWhen you sign up\, please register the child\, not the grown up! \nRegister for Little Bear Nature Walks
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-little-bear-nature-walk/2027-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IG-POSTS-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270422T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270422T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T185403Z
CREATED:20261102T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T185403Z
UID:10005930-1808383500-1808406000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring School Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 19 – 23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$118 | Tier B-$98 | Tier C-$83 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 – 15 participants\n*Please register your student for any day they would like to attend and we will place them in groups with 12-15 of their peers–grouped by age. \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll connect with nature and each other each day\, playing games\, making projects\, hiking and exploring. Sign up for as many days as you wish. \nFive-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-school-vacation-days/2027-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T185403Z
CREATED:20261102T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T185403Z
UID:10005931-1808469900-1808492400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring School Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 19 – 23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$118 | Tier B-$98 | Tier C-$83 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 – 15 participants\n*Please register your student for any day they would like to attend and we will place them in groups with 12-15 of their peers–grouped by age. \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll connect with nature and each other each day\, playing games\, making projects\, hiking and exploring. Sign up for as many days as you wish. \nFive-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-school-vacation-days/2027-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213303Z
CREATED:20261103T213303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213303Z
UID:10006070-1808753400-1808760600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 and May 31)\nTier A:$318 | Tier B:$265 | Tier C:$225 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. 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-spring-12/2027-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T111500
DTSTAMP:20261103T210955Z
CREATED:20261103T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T210955Z
UID:10005958-1808820000-1808824500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:With Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and children under 16 months are free):\nTier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11| Further Financial Assistance (limited) \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.  \nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather. Please dress for the weather and season\, including rain/snow gear when appropriate (adults too!)  \nPre-registration required. Backpacks and supplies are prioritized for registered children ages 16 months – 5 years. Younger siblings are welcome at no charge. \nWhen you sign up\, please register the child\, not the grown up! \nRegister for Little Bear Nature Walks
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-little-bear-nature-walk/2027-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IG-POSTS-6.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213446Z
CREATED:20261103T213446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213446Z
UID:10006080-1808839800-1808847000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | 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 Spring Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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-spring-5/2027-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213600Z
CREATED:20261103T213600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213600Z
UID:10006091-1808839800-1808847000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 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 Slug 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 in the 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-spring-3/2027-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214034Z
CREATED:20261103T214034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214034Z
UID:10006100-1808926200-1808933400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\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 Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-4/2027-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214421Z
CREATED:20261103T214421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214421Z
UID:10006111-1808926200-1808933400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring) 
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | 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. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. 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-spring-6/2027-04-28/
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:20270430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T113000
DTSTAMP:20261103T215558Z
CREATED:20261103T215558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T215558Z
UID:10006123-1809077400-1809084600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2027 | Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child)\nLittle Herpetologists: The Secret Lives of Reptiles & Amphibians \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, all sessions 9:30-11:30 AM\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$199 | Tier B-$166 | Tier C-$141 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\n \nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B):\nPlease note there are no classes scheduled on 3/26 or 4/23   \nGroup A Sessions: Mar 5\, 19\, Apr 9\, 30\, May 14\, 28\nOR\nGroup B Sessions: Mar 12\, Apr 2\, 16\, May 7\, 21\, Jun 4 \nWhat secrets are hiding in the warming spring woods? Join us for a hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of frogs\, salamanders\, turtles\, and snakes! Through stories\, projects\, games\, and outdoor adventures\, preschoolers and their grown-ups will discover how these remarkable animals live\, move\, grow\, and survive. Together\, we’ll discover the wild wonders unfolding all around us. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nPRESCHOOL INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-group-a/2027-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T111500
DTSTAMP:20261103T210955Z
CREATED:20261103T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T210955Z
UID:10005959-1809338400-1809342900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:With Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and children under 16 months are free):\nTier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11| Further Financial Assistance (limited) \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.  \nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather. Please dress for the weather and season\, including rain/snow gear when appropriate (adults too!)  \nPre-registration required. Backpacks and supplies are prioritized for registered children ages 16 months – 5 years. Younger siblings are welcome at no charge. \nWhen you sign up\, please register the child\, not the grown up! \nRegister for Little Bear Nature Walks
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-little-bear-nature-walk/2027-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IG-POSTS-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213303Z
CREATED:20261103T213303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213303Z
UID:10006071-1809358200-1809365400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 and May 31)\nTier A:$318 | Tier B:$265 | Tier C:$225 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. 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-spring-12/2027-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213446Z
CREATED:20261103T213446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213446Z
UID:10006081-1809444600-1809451800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With Allison Bull\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | 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 Spring Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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-spring-5/2027-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T213600Z
CREATED:20261103T213600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T213600Z
UID:10006092-1809444600-1809451800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 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 Slug 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 in the 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-spring-3/2027-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T173000
DTSTAMP:20261103T214034Z
CREATED:20261103T214034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T214034Z
UID:10006101-1809531000-1809538200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9  (Extended days (1PM) on March 24\, April 7\, May 12\, no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Further Financial Assistance (limited)\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 Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-4/2027-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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