Hitchcock Center for the Environment

Nature Play Afterschool Series
2021-11-16 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-09 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-02 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields, jump in leaf piles, build forts, climb trees, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
With Monya Relles
Ages 6-9 or grades 1-3
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30
September 14 – December 14
Tier A:$401 | Tier B:$321 | Tier C:$241 | Tier D:$160
Limited to 12 participants

Art in the Forest After School Series
2021-11-16 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-09 15:30 - 17:30
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 we will explore our own imagination and expression with activities that include drawing, mud sculptures, natural dying, and more. 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.
with Aemelia Thompson
Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30
September 14 – December 14 (no program November 2)
Tier A:$383 | Tier B:$306 | Tier C:$230 | Tier D:$153
Limited to 12 participants

Homeschool II: Connections - Where Does it Come From?
2021-11-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-09 10:00 - 14:00
In such a product oriented society, it is easy to lose connection with how things are made and the origins of our resources. While researching the path of product production we are able to see first hand the energy that goes into making each product. With games, crafts, special guests, home projects and field trips we will develop an appreciation for the resources, time and energy used to make products that we use daily.
With Jeff Mazur
Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12
Tuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm
September 14 -December 7 (No program September 28, October 19, and November 23 for Discovery Days)
Tier A:$768 | Tier B:$615 | Tier C:$461 | Tier D:$308
Limited to 12 participants (if over enrolled, we may open a second class on Thursdays)

Homeschool I: Making and Tinkering a Better Future
2021-11-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-09 10:00 - 14:00
In this fall’s Homeschool I class we will be exploring how we create and tinker with the world around us. We will learn by playing with pendulums, marble runs, circuit boards, and more. Through the challenges of making and tinkering we’ll also explore what it means to make mistakes and have resilience, even when something takes more than one try. This class will also have time built in for free play, journal time and organized games.
With Monya Relles
Grades 1-3, Ages 6-8
Tuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm
September 14 -December 7 (No program Sept 28, Oct 19, and Nov 23 for Discovery Days)
Tier A:$728 | Tier B:$582 | Tier C:$437 | Tier D:$292
Limited to 12 participants (if over enrolled, we may open a second class on Thursdays)

Nature Play Afterschool Series
2021-11-15 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-08 15:30 - 17:30
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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields, jump in leaf piles, build forts, climb trees, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
with Aemelia Thompson
Ages 6-9 or grades 1-3
Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm
September 13 – December 13 (no program October 11)
*Extended Day: September 13
Fee per Child: Tier A-$401 | Tier B-$321 | Tier C-$241 | Tier D-$160
Limited to 12 participants

Wild Children of the Woods Series
2021-11-15 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-08 15:30 - 17:30
We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city, ferns, and the far-away woods, play some organized games, and learn about the animals, plants, and life in these woods, including ourselves.
With Monya Relles
Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5
Mondays 3:30-5:30pm
September 13 -December 13 (no program October 11)
Tier A:$376 | Tier B:$301 | Tier C:$225 | Tier D:$150
Limited to 12 participants

Second Saturday Family Science: Oh Deer!
2021-11-13 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents, these programs will explore cool topics in nature.
with Aemelia Thompson
Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1
Saturdays, 10–11am
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September 18: Composting Critters
October 9: Spiders!
November 13: Oh Deer!
December 11: Crystals and Snowflakes
Suggested Donation: $5–$30 per family

Nature Discovery Preschool Series: Prehistoric Preschool
2021-11-12 13:00 - 15:00
Nature Discovery Preschool is back to a ten-week series once again, taking place both indoors and outdoors! This season we will travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Children will learn about dinosaurs through stories, songs, movement and crafts. We will compare different dinosaurs, dig for bones, and learn about the plants they munched on. Come have a dinomite time! Please note: This ten-week series takes place both indoors and outdoors.
With Colleen Kelley
Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)
Fridays, September 17 – December 3 (no program October 1, 8 and November 26)
Afternoon session: 1-3 pm
Fee per Child: Tier A-$271 | Tier B-$217 | Tier C-$163 | Tier D-$109
Limited to 12 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free.

Nature Discovery Preschool Series: Prehistoric Preschool
2021-11-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-05 09:30 - 11:30
Nature Discovery Preschool is back to a ten-week series once again, taking place both indoors and outdoors! This season we will travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Children will learn about dinosaurs through stories, songs, movement and crafts. We will compare different dinosaurs, dig for bones, and learn about the plants they munched on. Come have a dinomite time! Please note: This ten-week series takes place both indoors and outdoors.
With Colleen Kelley
Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)
Fridays, September 17 – December 3 (no program October 1, 8 and November 26)
Morning session: 9:30-11:30 am
Fee per Child: Tier A-$271 | Tier B-$217 | Tier C-$163 | Tier D-$109
Limited to 12 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free.

Girls into the Wild Series (Monya)
2021-11-11 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-04 15:30 - 17:30
Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 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 – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games, make friends, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Gender queer, nonbinary, agender and transgender young people are welcome! Please note that the program WILL be held on November 11 – Veteran’s Day!
with Monya Relles
Ages 8–11 or Grades 3–5
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
September 23 – December 16 (no program November 25)
Fee per Child: Tier A-$357 | Tier B-$286| Tier C-$214 | Tier D-$143
Limited to 12 participants

Girls into the Wild Series (Katie)
2021-11-11 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-04 15:30 - 17:30
Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 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 – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games, make friends, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Gender queer, nonbinary, agender and transgender young people are welcome! Please note that the program WILL be held on November 11 – Veteran’s Day!
with Katie Koerten
Ages 8–11 or Grades 3–5
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
September 23 – December 16 (no program November 25)
Fee per Child: Tier A-$357 | Tier B-$286| Tier C-$214 | Tier D-$143
Limited to 12 participants

Nature Play Afterschool Series
2021-11-10 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-03 15:30 - 17:30
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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields, jump in leaf piles, build forts, climb trees, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
With Jeff Mazur
Ages 6-9 or grades 1-3
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
September 22 – December 15 (no program November 24)
*Extended Days: October 20th and December 8th
Fee per Child: Tier A-$401 | Tier B-$321 | Tier C-$241 | Tier D-$160
Limited to 12 participants

Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series
2021-11-10 15:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-03 15:30 - 17:30
Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields, play pretend in our mud kitchen, and make leaf crowns. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
with Aemelia Thompson
Ages 5-7 or Grades K-1
Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm
September 15 – December 15 (no program November 24)
*Extended Days: October 20 & December 8
Fee per Child: Tier A-$436 | Tier B-$349 | Tier C-$261 | Tier D-$175
Limited to 10 participants

Nature Discovery Preschool Series: Spineless Wonders
2021-11-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-03 13:00 - 15:00
We are pleased to announce a second ten-week Nature Discovery Preschool series, taking place on Wednesdays! Pretend to shrink down real small to explore the spineless wonders of our natural world! This Fall, Helen Ann will introduce children to the crawling, sliding, hopping, flying world of worms, spiders, snails, pill bugs and insects. All those spineless wonders are animals without backbones. Through live observations, puppets, stories, model making, songs and snacks, children will become more familiar with these creatures. Please note: This ten-week series takes place both indoors and outdoors.
With Helen Ann Sephton
Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)
Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17
Afternoon session: 1-3pm
Fee per Person: Tier A-$271 | Tier B-$217 | Tier C-$163 | Tier D-$109
Limited to 12 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free.

Nature Discovery Preschool Series: Spineless Wonders
2021-11-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-03 09:30 - 11:30
We are pleased to announce a second ten-week Nature Discovery Preschool series, taking place on Wednesdays! Pretend to shrink down real small to explore the spineless wonders of our natural world! This Fall, Helen Ann will introduce children to the crawling, sliding, hopping, flying world of worms, spiders, snails, pill bugs and insects. All those spineless wonders are animals without backbones. Through live observations, puppets, stories, model making, songs and snacks, children will become more familiar with these creatures. Please note: This ten-week series takes place both indoors and outdoors.
With Helen Ann Sephton
Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)
Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17
Morning session: 9:30 – 11:30am
Fee per Person: Tier A-$271 | Tier B-$217 | Tier C-$163 | Tier D-$109
Limited to 12 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free.

Nature Discovery Preschool Series- Prehistoric Preschool
2021-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
