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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/morning-nature-play-series-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214744Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201123T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T194904Z
UID:10002030-1610379000-1610386200@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. \nMonday Series:\nwith Monya Relles\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
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201119T180949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T180949Z
UID:10001974-1610361000-1610366400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:30am-12:00pm Junior Nature Play Monday 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. \nMondays Series:\nwith Katie Koerten\n10:30am–12:00pm\nJanuary 11–March 15 (no program January 18 or February 15)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$240 | Tier B-$192 | Tier C-$144  | Tier D-$96
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1030am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T104500
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201118T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T200728Z
UID:10001956-1610186400-1610189100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Birds of Winter
DESCRIPTION:For our Winter sessions of Second Saturday Science we are changing things up a little. In order to still provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, while keeping warm\, our programs will be set up as forest walks that will focus on different seasonal topics. Designed for children with their parents\, registration is required. \nJanuary 9: Birds of Winter\nFebruary 13: Tracks and Traces\nMarch 13: Camouflage \nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nLimited to 12 participants.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10:00–10:45am\nJanuary 9\, February 13\, March 13\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-birds-of-winter/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201119T215614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T215638Z
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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/19459/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201119T214634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T214634Z
UID:10002010-1610033400-1610040600@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201119T183729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T183757Z
UID:10001982-1610015400-1610020800@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201123T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T200831Z
UID:10002047-1609929000-1609934400@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/being-animals-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200925T175730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T175730Z
UID:10001941-1608219000-1608226200@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T134116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180722Z
UID:10001773-1608219000-1608226200@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-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:20201217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200925T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T172307Z
UID:10001930-1608199200-1608206400@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T123041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135049Z
UID:10001739-1608197400-1608208200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  Eco-Quest Discovery Day: Compass Quest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quest! You can drop in for one class or all three. We will be completing a quest each week using different skills during the first half of the class\, and the second half\, after a hearty snack\, will be full of nature exploration and games. This series is being offered two times per week on Tuesdays and on Thursdays. Please sign up for one of the two days. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nDecember 3\, 10\, and 17\nFee per Child: Tier A-$55 per day | Tier B-$44 per day  | Tier C-$33 per day  | Tier D-$17 per day\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/eco-quest-discovery-day-compass-quest-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20201007T165000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T165000Z
UID:10001954-1608132600-1608139800@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-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135131Z
UID:10001843-1608125400-1608139800@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200824T024842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135221Z
UID:10001893-1608123600-1608127200@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-37/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135453Z
UID:10001819-1608112800-1608120000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Gifts from 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 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-gifts-from-nature/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T135631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180138Z
UID:10001787-1608112800-1608120000@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-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T133142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135713Z
UID:10001762-1608046200-1608053400@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200824T024812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135728Z
UID:10001892-1608037200-1608040800@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-36/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T230243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135802Z
UID:10001856-1608024600-1608035400@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-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T122733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135906Z
UID:10001736-1608024600-1608035400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm  Eco-Quest Discovery Day: Compass Quest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quest! You can drop in for one class or all three. We will be completing a quest each week using different skills during the first half of the class\, and the second half\, after a hearty snack\, will be full of nature exploration and games. This series is being offered two times per week on Tuesdays and on Thursdays. Please sign up for one of the two days. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nDecember 1\, 8 and 15\nFee per Child: Tier A-$55 per day | Tier B-$44 per day  | Tier C-$33 per day  | Tier D-$17 per day\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/eco-quest-discovery-day-compass-quest/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T222146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135948Z
UID:10001831-1607959800-1607967000@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200824T024739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140003Z
UID:10001891-1607950800-1607954400@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-35/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T124208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140028Z
UID:10001751-1607940000-1607947200@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-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200911T142357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T142409Z
UID:10001911-1607850000-1607860800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Winter Happenings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth natural history course to develop your naturalists skills. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills. Dress for the weather for 3 hours as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like.  These will be outdoor only programs and please bring masks and plan to wear them when within 6 feet of others. \nWith Brian Schultz\nAt the Hitchcock Center\nJoin us on this winter walk as we look for overwintering species (insects and otherwise) and learn about the ways many organisms\, including trees\, survive throughout the harshest months of the New England year. \nBiography: An agricultural ecologist and entomologist who does research at the Hampshire College Farm Center\, Schultz has spent a number of years in Central America and the Caribbean studying methods of insect pest control.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-winter-happenings/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200821T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140725Z
UID:10001715-1607767200-1607770800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:00am  Second Saturday Family Science: Fantastic Foxes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs\, in-person\, each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \n\nSeptember 12: Pollinators\nOctober 10: Our Trees in Autumn\nNovember 14: Reptiles in Winter\nDecember 12: Fantastic Foxes\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am\nSeptember 12\, October 10\, November 15\, December 12\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-fantastic-foxes/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T031710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140859Z
UID:10001733-1607691600-1607697000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days and choose one of two time offerings: Friday mornings or afternoons. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am or 1–2:30pm\nSeptember 4–December 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nSeptember 4: Beautiful Butterflies\nSeptember 11: Seed Surprises\nSeptember 25: Ladybug Love\nOctober 2: Leave it to Leaves\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nNovember 20: Bountiful Birds\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-animals-getting-ready-for-winter-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200924T165638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T161403Z
UID:10001919-1607680800-1607686200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Animal Getting Ready for Winter (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days. \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nSelected Fridays\, 10:00–11:30am\n\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-animal-getting-ready-for-winter-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T074240
CREATED:20200822T030545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140753Z
UID:10001724-1607680800-1607686200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days and choose one of two time offerings: Friday mornings or afternoons. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am or 1–2:30pm\nSeptember 4–December 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nSeptember 4: Beautiful Butterflies\nSeptember 11: Seed Surprises\nSeptember 25: Ladybug Love\nOctober 2: Leave it to Leaves\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nNovember 20: Bountiful Birds\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-animals-getting-ready-for-winter/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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