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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Climate Action Series\nCommunity Forum:\nImproving Communication: Deliberative Dialogue \nThursday\, December 8\,  5:30pm Arrival & Snacks  \n6pm – 8pm Forum – Net Zero: How Do We Get There? \nJoin in a deliberative dialogue about different ways in which we can get to a “net zero carbon” future. Deliberation matters because democracy depends on community members coming together and making well-thought-out decisions on what we can do together to solve tough problems like climate change. A pre-reading will frame the issue\, lay out several approaches based on values people care about\, describe benefits and trade-offs associated with each choice\, and pose some reflective questions. In small groups\, participants will have an opportunity to share their personal perspectives and listen to others\, weigh options and wrestle with trade-offs\, and identify areas of common ground. A moderator will help to set ground rules\, ensure that all perspectives are heard\, and identify areas of agreement and uncertainty. We hope participants will keep an open mind\, listen to one another\, disagree with curiosity\, and focus on learning. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-climate-action-series-community-forum/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T173359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173359Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series - Mammal Friends - AM
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 16 – December 9 (no program October 7\, and November 11 & 25)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$377 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 15 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nCome join us this Fall to learn about local mammals living right in our backyards! Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, rabbits and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we will make during our ten weeks together.  We use live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and songs to help explore and discover. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-series-mammal-friends-am-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195324Z
UID:10002941-1670666400-1670670000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nSeptember 10\, October 8\, November 12\, December 10 \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. \nSeptember 10 – Pond Life (Outside) \nOctober 8 – Night Animals (Outside) \nNovember 12 – Fall Colors  (Outside) \nDecember 10 – Reptiles In Winter (Inside)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T142626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T142626Z
UID:10002783-1670859000-1670866200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \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-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T151410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T151410Z
UID:10002797-1670859000-1670866200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\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-199/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T173615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173615Z
UID:10002875-1670925600-1670940000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Cycles and Systems
DESCRIPTION:With Monya Relles \nGrades 1-3\, Ages 6-8 \nTuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13 (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$730 Tier B:$635 Tier C:$540 Tier D:$413 \nWhat does it mean to be in an ecosystem? How are we connected to each other? We will study ecosystems\, nutrient cycles\, energy cycles\, and the ways we can interact with all the systems around us. We will approach learning with outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-cycles-and-systems-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T175326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T175326Z
UID:10002892-1670925600-1670940000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Community Science
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12 \nTuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13  (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$747 Tier B:$649 Tier C:$552 Tier D:$422 \nCalling all future scientists! Community scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects conducted around the world. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects collecting data that matters!  Areas that we will investigate include – Climate change’s impact on when leaves fall? Monarch migration? What is living in our streams and more! Bring your scientific mind\, observation skills and unique perspective to our class. Through field visits\, surveys\, and special guests we will study the world around us and contribute to science while also having fun\, exploring and playing games.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-community-science-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T153637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T153637Z
UID:10002812-1670945400-1670952600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching 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-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T162847Z
UID:10002829-1671031800-1671039000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAYS WITH THE ANIMALS \nAges 8-11 or grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$412 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nCome spend some time with animals inside and outside at the Hitchcock Center. Some weeks we’ll meet and spend some quality time with the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and some weeks we’ll go out in search of what we can find. We’ll also have some time for outdoor free play and visit all our favorite places in the woods.  **This program will only be available in the fall.**
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wednesdays-with-the-animals-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T171627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T171627Z
UID:10002855-1671031800-1671039000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-aftershool-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T182030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T182615Z
UID:10002913-1671031800-1671039000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T182241Z
UID:10002919-1671118200-1671125400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309  | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2022 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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-afterschool-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T195747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195747Z
UID:10002945-1671271200-1671274800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221208T170712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T170712Z
UID:10003290-1671325200-1671375600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families\nSponsored by Hampshire Bird Club \nSunday\, December 18\nAll ages\, especially kids ages 3-12 with their families\n1 – 3pm\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 122-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! \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-and-families-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T142941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T142941Z
UID:10002784-1671463800-1671471000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \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-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:20221219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T151508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T151508Z
UID:10002798-1671463800-1671471000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\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-200/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T153746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T174359Z
UID:10002813-1671550200-1671557400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching 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-29/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T163004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T163004Z
UID:10002830-1671636600-1671643800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAYS WITH THE ANIMALS \nAges 8-11 or grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$412 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nCome spend some time with animals inside and outside at the Hitchcock Center. Some weeks we’ll meet and spend some quality time with the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and some weeks we’ll go out in search of what we can find. We’ll also have some time for outdoor free play and visit all our favorite places in the woods.  **This program will only be available in the fall.**
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wednesdays-with-the-animals-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T171726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T171726Z
UID:10002856-1671636600-1671643800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-aftershool-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T182129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T182129Z
UID:10002916-1671636600-1671643800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20220616T182323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T182323Z
UID:10002921-1671723000-1671730200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309  | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2022 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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-afterschool-15/
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:20230104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T072114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T072114Z
UID:10003164-1672846200-1672853400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\nWith: Lauren Dausch\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no program February 22)\nExtended Days on February 15\, March 8\nFee per Child: Tier A-$353 | Tier B-$307 | Tier C-$261 | Tier D-$200\nLimited to 11 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-16/2023-01-04/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T072323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T203320Z
UID:10003174-1672846200-1672853400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\nWith: Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no program on February 22)\nExtended Days on February 15\, March 8\nFee per Child: Tier A-$353 | Tier B-$307 | Tier C-$261  | Tier D-$200\nLimited to 13 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-201/2023-01-04/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T072503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T072503Z
UID:10003184-1672846200-1672853400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS\nWith: Emily Schuttenberg\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nWednesdays 3:30 – 5:30\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no program on February 22)\nExtended Days on February 15\, March 8\nFee per Child: Tier A-$353 | Tier B-$307 | Tier C-$261  | Tier D-$200\nLimited to 13 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 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-31/2023-01-04/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T072701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T203417Z
UID:10003194-1672932600-1672939800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nWith: Emily Schuttenberg\nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 5 – March 16 (no program February 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$296 | Tier B-$257 | Tier C-$219  | Tier D-$167\nLimited to 13 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-202/2023-01-05/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T072846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T072846Z
UID:10003204-1672932600-1672939800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL\nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 5 – March 16 (no program February 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$296 | Tier B-$257| Tier C-$219  | Tier D-$167\nLimited to 13 participants \nJoin us in winter 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-afterschool-16/2023-01-05/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T061410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T061410Z
UID:10003073-1672994700-1673017200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:School Curriculum Day at Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 6 · Friday\, January 20 · Friday\, April 7\n8:45 am to 3:00 pm\nAges 6-9 or grades 1 – 3*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$93 | Tier B-$81 | Tier C-$69  | Tier D-$53 \nCome play outside on this day off for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/school-curriculum-day-at-hitchcock-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T071539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T071539Z
UID:10003146-1673278200-1673285400@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 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 9 – March 13 (no class January 16 or February 20)\nTier A:$234 Tier B:$203 Tier C:$173 Tier D:$132\nLimited to 13 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 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-30/2023-01-09/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T070558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T070558Z
UID:10003140-1673344800-1673359200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Day: Amazing Plant Adaptations
DESCRIPTION:Amazing Plant Adaptations: Field Trip to Smith Botanic Garden \nWith Jeff Mazur\nJanuary 10\, 2023 10am – 2pm\nAges 6-12 or grades 1 – 6\nTier A:$70 Tier B:$61 Tier C:$52 Tier D:$40\nLimited to 13 participants \nIf you were a plant struggling to survive\, how would you do it? Together we will learn about some of the amazing adaptations plants have to protect themselves\, shape their habitat\, and thrive in challenging environments.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-day-amazing-plant-adaptations/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191348
CREATED:20221121T072114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T072114Z
UID:10003165-1673451000-1673458200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\nWith: Lauren Dausch\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no program February 22)\nExtended Days on February 15\, March 8\nFee per Child: Tier A-$353 | Tier B-$307 | Tier C-$261 | Tier D-$200\nLimited to 11 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-16/2023-01-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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