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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:With: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 8 – March 19 (no program on February 19 or March 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$269 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter-3/2025-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T173000
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:With: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 8 – March 19 (no program on February 19 or March 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$269 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter-2/2025-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201715Z
UID:10004652-1736263800-1736271000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:With: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$299 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter-2/2025-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241121T200735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201028Z
UID:10004579-1736263800-1736271000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$299 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2025 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter-2/2025-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241212T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T214433Z
UID:10004778-1736153100-1736175600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:School Vacation Day
DESCRIPTION:January Vacation Days\nThursday\, January 2 with Katie Koerten & Lauren Dausch\nFriday\, January 3 with Katie Koerten & Lauren Dausch\nMonday\, January 6 with Chrissy Larson & Rachel Quimby \n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K – 3\nFee per Day: Choose – Tier A-$109 | Tier B-$91 |or Tier C-$77\nLimited to 15 participants \nAmherst Public Schools have an extra long winter break this year! Why not spend one to three days having fun and learning at the Hitchcock Center? During these camp-style days\, kids will play games\, explore the woods and learn about nature. We’ll hope for snow so we can build snow creations\, look for tracks\, and go sledding. Pack a snack\, lunch and warm gear for hours of winter play outside. Sign up for one\, two\, or all three days! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/school-vacation-day/2025-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241212T213956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T213956Z
UID:10004774-1735929000-1735938000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomek
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\nwith Dan Ziomek \nFriday\, January 3rd\, 6:30 – 9pm\nor Friday\, January 10th\, 6:30 – 9pm \nwith a bad weather date of Saturday\, January 11th. \n\nHave you been on an owl prowl? It is a very special treat in the heart of winter.  Come seek out the Great-horned owl on a winter (hopefully snowy) night with expert birder Dan Ziomek.  Dress super duper warmly.  For ages 12 and up.  Space is limited; please register now. Sliding Scale:  $20\, $30\, $40 \nREGISTER here for January 3rd  \nREGISTER here for January 10th 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomek-8/2025-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241212T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T214433Z
UID:10004777-1735893900-1735916400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:School Vacation Day
DESCRIPTION:January Vacation Days\nThursday\, January 2 with Katie Koerten & Lauren Dausch\nFriday\, January 3 with Katie Koerten & Lauren Dausch\nMonday\, January 6 with Chrissy Larson & Rachel Quimby \n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K – 3\nFee per Day: Choose – Tier A-$109 | Tier B-$91 |or Tier C-$77\nLimited to 15 participants \nAmherst Public Schools have an extra long winter break this year! Why not spend one to three days having fun and learning at the Hitchcock Center? During these camp-style days\, kids will play games\, explore the woods and learn about nature. We’ll hope for snow so we can build snow creations\, look for tracks\, and go sledding. Pack a snack\, lunch and warm gear for hours of winter play outside. Sign up for one\, two\, or all three days! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/school-vacation-day/2025-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241212T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T214433Z
UID:10004776-1735807500-1735830000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:School Vacation Day
DESCRIPTION:January Vacation Days\nThursday\, January 2 with Katie Koerten & Lauren Dausch\nFriday\, January 3 with Katie Koerten & Lauren Dausch\nMonday\, January 6 with Chrissy Larson & Rachel Quimby \n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K – 3\nFee per Day: Choose – Tier A-$109 | Tier B-$91 |or Tier C-$77\nLimited to 15 participants \nAmherst Public Schools have an extra long winter break this year! Why not spend one to three days having fun and learning at the Hitchcock Center? During these camp-style days\, kids will play games\, explore the woods and learn about nature. We’ll hope for snow so we can build snow creations\, look for tracks\, and go sledding. Pack a snack\, lunch and warm gear for hours of winter play outside. Sign up for one\, two\, or all three days! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/school-vacation-day/2025-01-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241121T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
UID:10004442-1734535800-1734543000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17-2/2024-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004171-1734535800-1734543000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200145Z
UID:10004103-1734535800-1734543000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17/2024-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201018Z
UID:10004234-1734449400-1734456600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2-2/2024-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195709Z
UID:10004022-1734449400-1734456600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-207/2024-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T194403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194403Z
UID:10003975-1734429600-1734444000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Day: Tracks and Traces 
DESCRIPTION:Tracks and Traces  \nwith Lauren Dausch\nDecember 17\, 10 AM – 2 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nFee per Child: Tier A:$79 | Tier B:$66 | Tier C:$56 | Tier D:$43\nLimited to 12 participants \nWinter is the best time of year for tracking! Our day will be full of a variety of activities to foster the young tracker within you. Bring your best observation skills\, and a bundle of curiosity!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-day-tracks-and-traces/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195530Z
UID:10004008-1734363000-1734370200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-12-16/
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:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241121T205138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T205138Z
UID:10004773-1734267600-1734274800@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\, Dec 15\, 2024\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 124-year old event in which bird lovers of all ages and skill levels count all the birds they see in a 24-hour period in December. At this program\, there will be something for everyone. We’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center for an indoor program about how to recognize common birds and a story about the history of the Christmas Bird Count. Afterwards\, families who are interested may participate in an outdoor bird count\, with ID help by Hampshire Bird Club members at the Hitchcock Center bird feeders and beyond. We’ll count every bird we see! Younger participants may decorate “eye focusers” and hit the trails for a self-guided bird scavenger hunt (with paper birds!). Stay as long as you wish. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a real bird census! This event is rain\, slow\, sleet or shine. Families may stay and count birds for as much time as they wish but we recommend that you arrive on time for the indoor portion in order to get introduced to the common winter species we are likely to see. Binoculars are welcome but not required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-and-families-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T194011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194011Z
UID:10003972-1734170400-1734174000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday Family Science\nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5 – 7 or Grades K – 1\nSaturdays\, 10 – 11 AM\nSeptember 14\, October 12\, November 9\, December 14\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building. \nDecember 14: Winter Magic (Inside/Outside) \nWinter is the most magical time of year. During this program we will discover the secrets of ice and snow together!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-30/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241121T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
UID:10004441-1733931000-1733938200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17-2/2024-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004170-1733931000-1733938200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-12-11/
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:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200145Z
UID:10004102-1733931000-1733938200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17/2024-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201018Z
UID:10004233-1733844600-1733851800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2-2/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195709Z
UID:10004021-1733844600-1733851800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-207/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194806Z
UID:10003995-1733824800-1733839200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: CSI Nature Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II: CSI (Children Science Investigators) Nature Detectives \nwith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nGrades 4 – 6\, Ages 9 – 12\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Discovery Days. No program Nov 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B:$645 | Tier C:$548 | Tier D:$419\nLimited to 12 participants  \nPut on your detective hats\, because it’s science investigation time! Nature has many mysteries for us to explore: Why do leaves change color in the fall? What can we learn from an animal’s bones? What makes static electricity? How do trees think? We will be investigating these cases and many more. We will learn investigative skills\, ask questions and solve puzzles about the world around us. This program will feature field trips\, engineering challenges\, games\, crafts\, journaling\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-csi-nature-detectives/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194614Z
UID:10003985-1733824800-1733839200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Our Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Our Changing World: Transformations in Nature \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Homeschool Discovery Days. No program November 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B: $645 | Tier C: $548 | Tier D: $419\nLimited to 12 participants \nWhat does it mean to “transform?” Do all transformations happen in the same way? What changes do we experience as humans? Join us this Fall to study the intricacies of change and transformation in the natural world. We will learn about changes among plant life\, the animal kingdom\, soil and substrates\, planetary history\, chemicals and more! Our world is constantly changing\, and if we train our senses finely enough\, we will be able to sense our own transformations occurring right in tune with the Earth’s.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-our-changing-world/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195530Z
UID:10004007-1733758200-1733765400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T192646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192646Z
UID:10003963-1733490000-1733497200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This 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-pm/2024-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192517Z
UID:10003953-1733477400-1733484600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This 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-am/2024-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240829T151816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T151816Z
UID:10004428-1733335200-1733340600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Stories of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Climate Stories of Hope \nWednesday\, December 4\, 6PM \nJoin us to watch some of Project Drawdown’s inspiring short film stories.  These mini documentaries are a journey to “pass the mic” to climate heroes whose stories often go unheard\, and inspire climate action in the process. They showcase the diverse community of people using climate solutions to help the world become a healthier\, more sustainable place. Each story serves as a bridge between climate solutions and people like you looking to tap into their own superpowers to stop climate change.  Suggested donation $10 \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-stories-of-hope/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20241121T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
UID:10004440-1733326200-1733333400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17-2/2024-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123600
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004169-1733326200-1733333400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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