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SUMMARY:School Vacation Day
DESCRIPTION:January 2 – Vacation Day\nFriday\, January 2\, 2026 with Isaiah T. Brown\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K – 3\nFee per Child: Tier A-$112 | Tier B-$97 | Tier C-$83\nLimited to 15 participants \nSpend a day having fun and learning at the Hitchcock Center on this day off from Amherst Public Schools! During this camp-style day\, kids will play games\, explore the woods and learn about nature. We’ll hope for snow so we can build snow creations\, look for tracks\, and go sledding. Pack a snack\, lunch and warm gear for hours of winter play outside.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/school-vacation-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T173952Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomek
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\n\n\nwith Dan Ziomek \nSaturday\, January 3rd\, 6:30 – 9pm\nor Friday\, January 16th\, 6:30 – 9pm  \nwith a bad weather date of Saturday\, January 24th \nFor ages 10 and up\nSpace is limited; please register now\nSliding Scale:  $20\, $30\, $40 \n\nHave you been on an owl prowl? It is a very special treat in the heart of winter.  Come seek out the Great-horned owl on a winter (hopefully snowy) night with expert birder Dan Ziomek.  Dress super duper warmly.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomek-9/2026-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203422Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-132/2026-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203259Z
UID:10005515-1767713400-1767720600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-211/2026-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203408Z
UID:10005524-1767799800-1767807000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, invent\, imagine\, and play as free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-21/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203400Z
UID:10005533-1767799800-1767807000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-212/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203422Z
UID:10005507-1768318200-1768325400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-132/2026-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203259Z
UID:10005516-1768318200-1768325400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-211/2026-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203408Z
UID:10005525-1768404600-1768411800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, invent\, imagine\, and play as free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-21/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203400Z
UID:10005534-1768404600-1768411800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-212/2026-01-14/
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:20260116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251202T173952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T173952Z
UID:10005633-1768588200-1768597200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomek
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\n\n\nwith Dan Ziomek \nSaturday\, January 3rd\, 6:30 – 9pm\nor Friday\, January 16th\, 6:30 – 9pm  \nwith a bad weather date of Saturday\, January 24th \nFor ages 10 and up\nSpace is limited; please register now\nSliding Scale:  $20\, $30\, $40 \n\nHave you been on an owl prowl? It is a very special treat in the heart of winter.  Come seek out the Great-horned owl on a winter (hopefully snowy) night with expert birder Dan Ziomek.  Dress super duper warmly.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomek-9/2026-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IG-POSTS-7.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251106T220348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T220440Z
UID:10005484-1768898700-1768921200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:School Vacation Day
DESCRIPTION:January 20 – No School Day \nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 with Isaiah T. Brown\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades K – 3\nFee per Child: Tier A-$112 | Tier B-$97 | Tier C-$83\nLimited to 15 participants \nSpend a day having fun and learning at the Hitchcock Center on this day off from Amherst Public Schools! During this camp-style day\, kids will play games\, explore the woods and learn about nature. We’ll hope for snow so we can build snow creations\, look for tracks\, and go sledding. Pack a snack\, lunch and warm gear for hours of winter play outside.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/school-vacation-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203408Z
UID:10005526-1769009400-1769016600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, invent\, imagine\, and play as free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-21/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203400Z
UID:10005535-1769009400-1769016600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-212/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203422Z
UID:10005508-1769527800-1769535000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-132/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203259Z
UID:10005517-1769527800-1769535000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-211/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203408Z
UID:10005527-1769614200-1769621400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, invent\, imagine\, and play as free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-21/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123650
CREATED:20251111T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203400Z
UID:10005536-1769614200-1769621400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-212/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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