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SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nMarch 4–May 13\, (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T193734Z
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SUMMARY:1:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, 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. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no class April 21) (11 weeks)\nExtended days: March 24\, April 14\, May 12\, June 2\, 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/130-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T180928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T180928Z
UID:10002158-1616592600-1616607000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, 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. This program is available to kindergarteners and first graders. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24- June 9 (no class April 21)\nExtended days: March 24th\, April 14\, May 12th\, June 2nd 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/130-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T212215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T212215Z
UID:10002233-1616580000-1616587200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Discovery Day: Patterns in Nature
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\, Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 2 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 | Tier B-$37 | Tier C-$28  | Tier D-$19\nLimited to 8 participants \nMarch 24: Patterns in Nature\nMarch 31: Awesome Amphibians\nApril 7: A Tree’s Life\nApril 14: Terrific Teeth\nApril 28: Animal Homes\nMay 5: Dandelion Day\nMay 12: Bees in the Hive\nMay 19: Life Under a Log\nMay 26: Oh My Dragonfly\nJune 2: Bat and Moth
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-discovery-day-patterns-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T171027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T171027Z
UID:10002147-1616580000-1616587200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Art in the Forest
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 Spring we will welcome the world as it wakes up from Winter. We’ll paint budding flowers\, make still life drawings\, and sculpt with mud.  We’ll spend part of our time working together towards creating works of art and part free time in the woods\, playing\, talking and building community. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 7–10 or Grades 2–4 \nWednesdays\, 10:00am–12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no class April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303  | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$215  | Tier D-$121\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-art-in-the-forest/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T192837Z
UID:10002201-1616513400-1616520600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Tuesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, 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. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nWith Monya Relles\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no class April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303 | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$121\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-tuesday-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T183332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T183332Z
UID:10002179-1616513400-1616520600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Our Spring game days will begin with group games but a good part of the program will allow for exploring the world as it wakes from Winter. We’ll explore the wooded trails\, get dirty\, build forts\, and play free in the woods. 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. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nTuesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 23- June 8 (no class April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303 | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$121 \nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T124500
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T210024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T210024Z
UID:10002196-1616492700-1616503500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T222933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T222933Z
UID:10002118-1616491800-1616502600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30 pm\nMarch 2–May 11 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T191859Z
UID:10002190-1616427000-1616434200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, 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. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 22- June 7 (no class April 19 or May 31st)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$275 | Tier B-$220 | Tier C-$165  | Tier D-$110\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T182226Z
UID:10002169-1616427000-1616434200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Our Spring game days will begin with group games but a good part of the program will allow for exploring the world as it wakes from Winter. We’ll explore the wooded trails\, get dirty\, build forts\, and play free in the woods. 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. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nwith Monya Relles\nMondays\, March 22 – June 7 (no class April 19 or May 31)\nTier A-$275 | Tier B-$220 | Tier C-$165 | Tier D-$110 \nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20210114T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T214014Z
UID:10002243-1616407200-1616414400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! 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 City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201118T221019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T221115Z
UID:10001963-1616158800-1616164200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nFebruary 12\, 26\, March 12\, 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/100-230pm-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-water-wonders-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201118T220154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T220728Z
UID:10001960-1616158800-1616164200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Colleen Kelley\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, March 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-water-wonders-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201118T220359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T220801Z
UID:10001961-1616148000-1616153400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Colleen Kelley\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, March 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/19326/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201118T220021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T220838Z
UID:10001959-1616148000-1616153400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nFebruary 12\, 26\, March 12\, 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-water-wonders/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201119T220345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T220345Z
UID:10002028-1616081400-1616088600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Girls into the Wild Series
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild is back in Winter 2021 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 – and we’ll hope for lots of winter snow! Sled down hills\, build snow mountains\, and invent new games on the ice! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Monya Relles\nThursdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 7–March 18  (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$313 | Tier B-$250 | Tier C-$188  | Tier D-$125
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-series-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201119T215507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T215507Z
UID:10002018-1616081400-1616088600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Girls into the Wild Series
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild is back in Winter 2021 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 – and we’ll hope for lots of winter snow! Sled down hills\, build snow mountains\, and invent new games on the ice! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 7–March 18  (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$313 | Tier B-$250 | Tier C-$188  | Tier D-$125
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201119T184522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T184522Z
UID:10001991-1616063400-1616068800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play is back in Winter 2021! 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 City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll hope for snow so we can go sledding\, build snow shelters and slide on ice! Each day includes games\, free play\, and a story time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants.  \nThursday Series:\nwith Katie Koerten\n10:30am–12:00pm\nJanuary 7–March 18 (no program February 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T124500
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T221325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T221325Z
UID:10002107-1616060700-1616071500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45–12:45pm Homeschool I: Storytelling in the Forest 
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I is back for a session all about story. While immersed in nature\, we’ll tell stories and listen to stories; we’ll write stories and act them out. We’ll play storytelling games\, read stories from many cultures\, and even think about the ways we can use stories to solve problems like climate change. Free play\, sit spots\, running games\, and journaling are all built into each day. Each day will start with a question of the day and there will be optional projects to do at home. \nAges 6-8 or Grades 1-3\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Monya Relles\nThursdays\, 9:45–12:45pm\nMarch 4–May 13 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945-1245pm-homeschool-i-storytelling-in-the-forest-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T223920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T223920Z
UID:10002127-1616059800-1616070600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nMarch 4–May 13\, (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214321Z
UID:10002094-1615995000-1616002200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nWednesday Series:\nwith Jeff Mazur\n3:30–5:30pm  (no extended days in winter)\nJanuary 13–March 17 (no class February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201119T190109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T190109Z
UID:10002000-1615995000-1616002200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:00pm*\nJanuary 13–March 17 (no class February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$186 | Tier B-$149 | Tier C-$111  | Tier D-$75 \nIntroducing a Nature Play Afterschool option for Kindergartners and first graders! At this program we run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and are free-range kids\, all while developing our self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. Come explore our wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in the snow\, go sledding\, and make snow creations with us this winter!\n*There will be no extended days during our winter session
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-series-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T201448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T201448Z
UID:10002056-1615977000-1615982400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Being Animals Series 
DESCRIPTION:Attention Kindergartners and first graders! On Wednesdays this winter\, it’s Junior Nature Play with a twist. Every day we’re going to be a different animal! Slide like an otter\, hop like a hare\, swoop like a snowy owl\, and more. Each day we’ll play animal games\, hear animal stories and explore animal habitats! And of course\, we’ll visit our favorite places to play\, such as Fern Village\, Roots and Stump City! Come be wild in the woods this winter with Katie! \nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nLimited to 8 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nWednesdays\, 10:30am-12:00pm\nJanuary 6–March 17 (no program February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-being-animals-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201119T214133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T214154Z
UID:10002009-1615975200-1615982400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm Art in the Forest Series
DESCRIPTION:The natural world has served as inspiration for artists for a long time. While immersed in the outdoors\, children in this program will be encouraged to develop awareness of the details in the natural world and learn how to utilize its beauty in artistic expression. This winter we will explore our own imaginations with activities that include drawing\, structure building and snow sculpture. We’ll spend part of our time creating works of art together and part of our time doing free play. \nAges 7–10 or Grades 2–4\nLimited to 12 participants. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nJanuary 13–March 17 (no program February 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248  | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-art-in-the-forest-series-9/
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:20210316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T213328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214427Z
UID:10002086-1615908600-1615915800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Tuesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nTuesday Series:\nwith Monya Relles\n3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 12–March 16 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-tuesday-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T200355Z
UID:10002046-1615908600-1615915800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool Series 
DESCRIPTION:Games in Nature is back in winter 2021! Our Winter game days will begin with our favorite structured group games\, which focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, and laughing.  Each day also includes winter nature exploration: We’ll be hiking through snow covered wooded trails and fields\, building forts\, sledding\, and playing freely in the woods. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nLimited to 12 participants in each series. \nTuesday Series:\nwith Aemelia Thompson\n3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 12–March 16 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-series-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T222814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T222814Z
UID:10002117-1615887000-1615897800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30 pm\nMarch 2–May 11 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T220124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T220124Z
UID:10002104-1615881600-1615914000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Morning Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play is back in winter 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing – and snack and story around the fire! We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the winter season and playing games. And of course\, we’ll visit our favorite spots to play — Roots\, Stumps and Ferns! We’ll hope for lots of snow for building snow shelters and sledding\, and maybe ice for sliding\, too! \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10:00am–12:00pm\nJanuary 12–March 16 (no program February 16)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$304 | Tier B-$243 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$122
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-morning-nature-play-series-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072648
CREATED:20201123T212118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214600Z
UID:10002077-1615822200-1615829400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, 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. \nAges 6–9 or Grades 1–3\nLimited to 12 participants per series. \nMonday Series:\nwith Aemelia Thompson\n3:30–5:30pm\nJanuary 11–March 15 (no program February 15)*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$248 | Tier B-$198 | Tier C-$149  | Tier D-$99\n* There will be no extended days during our Winter session but we will run our program on Martin Luther King\, JR. day.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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