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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-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201229T190137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T190137Z
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment that will help provide 25%-50% discounts on program fees for economically challenged and low-income household. \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nJanuary 13\, February 10\, March 10 and April 14 \nNature Trivia: Learn More and Register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214329Z
UID:10002093-1615390200-1615397400@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T190027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T190027Z
UID:10001999-1615390200-1615397400@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T201401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T201401Z
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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-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T214040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T214040Z
UID:10002008-1615370400-1615377600@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T213232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214438Z
UID:10002085-1615303800-1615311000@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T200310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T200310Z
UID:10002045-1615303800-1615311000@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-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T220037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T220037Z
UID:10002103-1615284000-1615291200@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T222711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T222711Z
UID:10002116-1615282200-1615293000@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T211954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214612Z
UID:10002076-1615217400-1615224600@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T195413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T195413Z
UID:10002036-1615217400-1615224600@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T181455Z
UID:10001980-1615199400-1615204800@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T220206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T220206Z
UID:10002026-1614871800-1614879000@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-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T215325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T215325Z
UID:10002016-1614871800-1614879000@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T184343Z
UID:10001989-1614853800-1614859200@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T124500
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T221127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T221127Z
UID:10002105-1614851100-1614861900@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T223745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T223745Z
UID:10002125-1614850200-1614861000@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T213939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214337Z
UID:10002092-1614785400-1614792600@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T185934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T185934Z
UID:10001998-1614785400-1614792600@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T201319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T201319Z
UID:10002054-1614767400-1614772800@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T213932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T213932Z
UID:10002007-1614765600-1614772800@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T215953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T215953Z
UID:10002102-1614699000-1614706200@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T213146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214448Z
UID:10002084-1614699000-1614706200@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T200219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T200219Z
UID:10002044-1614699000-1614706200@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-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T222619Z
UID:10002115-1614677400-1614688200@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T211227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T214620Z
UID:10002075-1614612600-1614619800@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201123T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T195316Z
UID:10002035-1614612600-1614619800@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T181402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T181402Z
UID:10001979-1614594600-1614600000@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135434
CREATED:20201119T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T162927Z
UID:10001973-1614344400-1614349800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Plant Pleasures
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/100-230am-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-plant-pleasures/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
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