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SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-15/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T123728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T161615Z
UID:10001744-1603706400-1603713600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nMondays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no program October 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$470  | Tier B-$376  | Tier C-$282  | Tier D-$141\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200901T140120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T141144Z
UID:10001902-1603447200-1603454400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm Nature-based Field Trip: Mountains and Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us! The Holyoke Range can tell us much about how the Earth’s crust is shaped. It is a geologically unique area\, where we can find evidence of shifting tectonic plates\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and erosion\, all in one day’s field trip! We will learn how fascinating geology can be and how the everyday landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. This trip is based at Skinner State Park and involves mostly light hiking with several short steep sections of trail. \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nMinimum Age 8\nFridays\, 10am–12pm\nOctober 23 – December 11\nNo program November 27 \nFee per Child:  Tier A-$24 per trip  |  Tier B-$19 per trip  |  Tier C-$14 per trip | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult:  Tier A-$28 per trip  |  Tier B-$23 per trip  |  Tier C-$18 per trip | Tier D- $9\nLimited to 12 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult (limit 1 adult and up to 4 children).
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-based-field-trip-mountains-and-valleys/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200925T175213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T175232Z
UID:10001935-1603380600-1603387800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Monya Relles\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-series-in-person-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T133737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180813Z
UID:10001767-1603380600-1603387800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200925T171838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T171838Z
UID:10001924-1603360800-1603368000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T213037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T161753Z
UID:10001803-1603359000-1603369800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  The Ology of Ologists Homeschool Adventure Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this fall program series as we learn the jobs that scientists do. We will focus on a different “ology” each week — from archeology to zoology we will explore different realms of science. This will be an all-outdoor program\, and will include a morning circle\, an activity focused on the ology of the day\, followed by a snack\, nature exploration and games. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 17–November 19\nFee per Child: Tier A-$554  | Tier B-$443  | Tier C-$332  | Tier D-$166\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-ology-of-ologists-homeschool-adventure-thursday-series-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200915T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T202121Z
UID:10001913-1603306800-1603312200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:7:00-8:30pm Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center’s scholarship fund.  \n\nSign up as teams of 1–4 people\, with a flat fee of $50 per team per game. The more teams\, the bigger the prize (see table below)\, so invite your friends!\nAdvanced registration required and available up until the evening before the contest. Upon registration the team will be provided a Zoom link. \nTeams will be able to play as a team even if in different locations. Each team will be assigned a breakout room in advance\, that will allow them to discuss answers as a team.  \nThe game will be played in 2 rounds of 15 questions with a break in the middle to score and learn where your team stands in the contest. \nWe will need a minimum of 6 teams to play and have a maximum of 22 teams\, with a maximum winning of $500 if 22 teams were playing (see table below) \nWe will ask that all players follow the honor system and not consult other sources for answers while playing\, we will have everyone do a playful oath at the beginning of play. \nThe contest and questions are geared towards adults\, in the future we may offer Family Nature Trivia Nights as well\, stay tuned. \n\nHere is how the evening will run:  \nGame Play: \n7:00-7:10   Greetings and Directions\, each team will need to assign a scribe who will have a private chat with the host to submit your teams answers.\n7:10 -7:30   Round 1 – 15 Questions – Play begins 3 questions at a time with 2 minutes to answer. Questions will be read aloud and posted in the chat\,  each team then goes into their team break out room to discuss answers. At the end of the round you will have 2 minutes to look back over all your 15 answers and submit.\n7:30- 7:40   Halftime Break – All players together to chat\, use the bathroom\, get a snack\, etc.\n7:40 – 7:50   Review answers from Round 1 as a  large group and report top 3 teams at Halftime.\n7:50 – 8:10   Round 2 – 15 Questions\,  played in the same format as Round 1\n8:10- 8:15   Scoring break and again an open Zoom format so folks can chat.\n8:15 – 8:25   Go over answers and announce the winners.  \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nSeptember 23\, October 21\, November 11\, December 9\nRegistration available here\, soon!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/700pm-830pm-hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20201007T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T165123Z
UID:10001946-1603294200-1603301400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool Wednesday Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Play is an essential part of childhood\, and playing games can cultivate social-emotional skills that keep us connected. Games in Nature After School will use a combination of structured games and free nature play to build interpersonal skills and to just have fun in an increasingly stressful world. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. It will also be an opportunity for the co-creation of new simple games (think racing sticks down a river) and an opportunity for kids to practice rule negotiation and boundary set up. This program will provide a space to continue important social-emotional learning during a time of social distancing. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 23–December 16 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$254  | Tier B-$203  | Tier C-$152  | Tier D-$76\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-wednesday-series-in-person-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T224517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T172557Z
UID:10001837-1603287000-1603301400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200824T022543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T161443Z
UID:10001870-1603285200-1603288800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-14/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T213947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T161542Z
UID:10001812-1603274400-1603281600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Wonderful Water
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 23–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 per day | Tier B-$37 per day | Tier C-$27 per day | Tier D-$14 per day\nLimited to 8 participants per day \n\nSeptember 23: Colors of Nature\nSeptember 30: Catching Crickets\nOctober 7: Insect Life Cycles\nOctober 14: A Leaf Rainbow\nOctober 21: Wonderful Water\nOctober 28:  Spiders Are Friends\nNovember 4:  Being Birds\nNovember 11: Super Cool Seeds\nNovember 18: White-Tailed Deer Games\nDecember 2: Gnome Homes\nDecember 9: Faraway Woods Foray\nDecember 16: Gifts from Nature
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-discovery-day-wonderful-water/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T135004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180253Z
UID:10001779-1603274400-1603281600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Art in the Forest Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:The natural world has served as inspiration for artists of all varieties for all of humankind’s history. While surrounded by the undeniable beauty of the outdoors\, children in the Art in the Forest program will be encouraged to develop awareness of the details in the natural world and learn how to utilize its beauty in artistic expression. Throughout the fall and into winter we will explore our own imagination and expression with activities that include drawing\, poetry\, structure building\, painting and sculpture. We’ll spend part of our time\, in-person\, working together towards creating works of art and part free time in the woods\, playing\, talking and building community. This series is being offered two times per week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please sign up for one of the two days. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 7–10 or Grades 2–4\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 16–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$437  | Tier B-$349  | Tier C-$252  | Tier D-$131\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/art-in-the-forest-wednesday-series-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T132631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T161413Z
UID:10001756-1603207800-1603215000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Games in Nature Afterschool Series
DESCRIPTION:Play is an essential part of childhood\, and playing games can cultivate social-emotional skills that keep us connected. Games in Nature After School will use a combination of structured games and free nature play to build interpersonal skills and to just have fun in an increasingly stressful world. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. It will also be an opportunity for the co-creation of new simple games (think racing sticks down a river) and an opportunity for kids to practice rule negotiation and boundary set up. This program will provide a space to continue important social-emotional learning during a time of social distancing. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nTuesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 22–December 15 (no class November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$254  | Tier B-$203  | Tier C-$152  | Tier D-$76\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/games-in-nature-afterschool-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200824T022503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T161404Z
UID:10001869-1603198800-1603202400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-13/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T225635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164013Z
UID:10001848-1603186200-1603197000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  Morning Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend Tuesday mornings playing outside in the woods! Challenge your body by balancing on logs and climbing trees. Get as dirty as you like as we romp through the forest\, explore under logs\, make mud pie feasts and splash in puddles. Notice the changes in nature as we go through the season together. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead kids to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Please note: lunch is not part of this program\, so please pack a robust snack that includes protein for a mid-program snack. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 22–December 15\nFee per Child: Tier A-$604 | Tier B-$483 | Tier C-$363  | Tier D-$181\nLimited to 10 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-play-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T212150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164155Z
UID:10001793-1603186200-1603197000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  The Ology of Ologists Homeschool Adventure Tuesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this fall program series as we learn the jobs that scientists do. We will focus on a different “ology” each week — from archeology to zoology we will explore different realms of science. This will be an all-outdoor program\, and will include a morning circle\, an activity focused on the ology of the day\, followed by a snack\, nature exploration and games. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 15–November 17 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$554  | Tier B-$443  | Tier C-$332  | Tier D-$166\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-ology-of-ologists-homeschool-adventure-tuesday-series-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T221312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T162930Z
UID:10001823-1603121400-1603128600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nMondays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no class October 12)\nExtended days: September 28 and November 2\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$335  | Tier B-$268  | Tier C-$201  | Tier D-$101\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200824T022415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T163734Z
UID:10001868-1603112400-1603116000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-12/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T123640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164129Z
UID:10001743-1603101600-1603108800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nMondays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no program October 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$470  | Tier B-$376  | Tier C-$282  | Tier D-$141\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200901T140718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T141016Z
UID:10001906-1602928800-1602936000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm Nature-based Field Trip: Mountains and Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us! The Holyoke Range can tell us much about how the Earth’s crust is shaped. It is a geologically unique area\, where we can find evidence of shifting tectonic plates\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and erosion\, all in one day’s field trip! We will learn how fascinating geology can be and how the everyday landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. This trip is based at Skinner State Park and involves mostly light hiking with several short steep sections of trail. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMinimum Age 8\nSaturdays\, 10am–12pm\nOctober 17  & November 28 only \nFee per Child:  Tier A-$24 per trip  |  Tier B-$19 per trip  |  Tier C-$14 per trip | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult:  Tier A-$28 per trip  |  Tier B-$23 per trip  |  Tier C-$18 per trip | Tier D- $9\nLimited to 12 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult (limit 1 adult and up to 4 children).
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-based-field-trip-mountains-and-valleys-8/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200801T035131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T163818Z
UID:10001707-1602918000-1602932400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-8/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200901T135823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T141205Z
UID:10001900-1602842400-1602849600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm Nature-based Field Trip: Life in a Stream
DESCRIPTION:Streams are an excellent place for the science of discovery and investigation. The critters who make their home in the stream demonstrate a beautiful web of life\, from algae and microscopic organisms\, to insect larvae and amphibians. We’ll begin at the Hitchcock Center and use our limnology lab tools to practice techniques for observing small aquatic creatures and learning about their unique life cycles and adaptations. We’ll then head to the Fort River at Groff park\, where we will collect and observe several varieties of invertebrates that depend on this habitat. \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nMinimum Age 5\nFridays\, 10am–12noon\nSeptember 4–October 16 (no program September 11) \nFee per Child:  Tier A-$24 per trip  |  Tier B-$19 per trip  |  Tier C-$14 per trip | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult:  Tier A-$28 per trip  |  Tier B-$23 per trip  |  Tier C-$18 per trip | Tier D- $9\nLimited to 12 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult (limit 1 adult and up to 4 children).
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-based-field-trip-life-in-a-stream-6/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200925T175121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T175121Z
UID:10001934-1602775800-1602783000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Monya Relles\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-series-in-person-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T133704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180823Z
UID:10001766-1602775800-1602783000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200925T171757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T171757Z
UID:10001923-1602756000-1602763200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T212954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164219Z
UID:10001802-1602754200-1602765000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  The Ology of Ologists Homeschool Adventure Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this fall program series as we learn the jobs that scientists do. We will focus on a different “ology” each week — from archeology to zoology we will explore different realms of science. This will be an all-outdoor program\, and will include a morning circle\, an activity focused on the ology of the day\, followed by a snack\, nature exploration and games. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 17–November 19\nFee per Child: Tier A-$554  | Tier B-$443  | Tier C-$332  | Tier D-$166\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-ology-of-ologists-homeschool-adventure-thursday-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20201007T164143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T164143Z
UID:10001945-1602689400-1602696600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool Wednesday Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Play is an essential part of childhood\, and playing games can cultivate social-emotional skills that keep us connected. Games in Nature After School will use a combination of structured games and free nature play to build interpersonal skills and to just have fun in an increasingly stressful world. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. It will also be an opportunity for the co-creation of new simple games (think racing sticks down a river) and an opportunity for kids to practice rule negotiation and boundary set up. This program will provide a space to continue important social-emotional learning during a time of social distancing. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 23–December 16 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$254  | Tier B-$203  | Tier C-$152  | Tier D-$76\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-wednesday-series-in-person-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200822T224420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T163829Z
UID:10001836-1602689400-1602696600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035820
CREATED:20200824T022345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T163839Z
UID:10001867-1602680400-1602684000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-11/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR