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Toddler and Youth Programs

Nature

Toddler and Youth Programs

Benefits of Environmental Education Environmental education offers several benefits including : building critical thinking and relationship skills , helping to foster leadership qualities , and teaching problem solving in real world situations . Additionally , participating in nature and outdoor play offers a variety of health benefits .

Hibernation Pajama Party
Ages 2-5
1 Class
Put on your pajamas for a hibernation party !
We ’ ll crawl into our own hibernation den to read
stories and make a sleepy craft . Please note : children
must be accompanied by parent or guardian . Instructor :
Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 5 ( N / R $ 7 )
PFIC
W
1 / 04
10:00 - 11:00 am
1111903-01
F
2 / 17
10:00-11:00 am
1111903-02
Little Buds
Ages 12 to 30 months with a parent
1 Class
Play , learn and discover the wonders of the
natural world while you and your toddler make
friends . Enjoy hands-on discovery and miniexplorations
. A different nature theme each
class . Please note : children must be accompanied by parent
or guardian . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 3 ( N / R $ 4 ) per child
PFIC
Tu
1 / 10
10:00-10:45 am
1111901-01
W
1 / 25
10:00-10:45 am
1111901-02
W
2 / 15
10:00-10:45 am
1111901-03
Tu
2 / 28
10:00-10:45 am
1111901-04
W
3 / 15
10:00-10:45 am
1111901-05
F
3 / 24
10:00-10:45 am
1111901-06
Winnie the Pooh Day
Ages 1-5
1 Class We love this willy , nilly , silly ole bear ! Bring your favorite bear or another stuffed animal and join us for a celebration of everything Pooh ! Please note : children must be accompanied by parent or guardian . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 5 ( N / R $ 7 ) PFIC W 1 / 18 10:00-11:00 am 1111902-01
Seussical Silliness
Ages 2-7
1 Class Come celebrate Dr . Seuss ’ s 111 th birthday ! We ’ ll read a little , you ’ ll laugh a lot and maybe learn a thing or two . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB ) $ 5 ( N / R $ 7 ) PFIC Ages 2-5 w / parent Th 3 / 02 10:00 - 11:00 am 1111904-01 Ages 4-7 Th 3 / 02 3:45-4:45 pm 1211906-01
Grumpy , Grouchy Groundhog
Ages 2-7
1 Class Are you grumpy and grouchy when you wake up like our hibernating friend , the groundhog ? We ’ ll see if we have a shadow and make a craft that would make any whistle-pig proud . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 5 ( N / R $ 7 ) PFIC Ages 2-5 w / parent Th 2 / 02 10:00 - 11:00 am 1111905-01 Ages 4-7 Th 2 / 02 3:30 - 4:30 pm 1211908-01
As Snug as a …. Beaver ??
Ages 4-8
1 Class
Those busy beavers have been insulating their
beaver lodges to stay warm all winter . Become a
beaver engineering expert as you explore how
beaver lodges are made and make one of your
own to take home .
Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 7 ( N / R $ 9 )
PFIC
Tu
12 / 20
10:00 - 11:30 am
1211905-01
Th
1 / 12
3:30 - 5:00 pm
1211905-02
Tales About Tails
Ages 2-5 with parent or guardian
1 Class
Tales about amazing animals in this fun-filled
class . Play a related game and make a craft too .
Please note : children must be accompanied by parent or
guardian . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 6 ( N / R $ 9 )
PFIC
Whale Th
1 / 26
10:00 - 11:00 am
1111906-01
Snow Leopard
Tu
2 / 14
10:00 - 11:00 am
1111906-02
Giraffe F
3 / 10
10:00 - 11:00 am
1111906-03
Armadillo
W
3 / 22
10:00 - 11:00 am
1111906-04
Sort It Out
Ages 4-7
1 Class
Some
things
belong
together
and
some
things don ’ t . Be a super scientific sorter as we
play games and learn about different nature
classifications . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB )
$ 5 ( N / R $ 7 )
PFIC
Sa
1 / 28
10:00 - 11:00 am
1211911-01
F
2 / 3
10:00 - 11:00 am
1211911-02
Stranger in the Prairie
Ages 4-8
1 Class What animals live on the prairie and what do they eat ? We will find out and build a snowman to feed the animals of the prairie . No snow ? That ’ s okay , we ’ ll still put out food to feed the animals . Please note : we will be outside , so please dress for the weather . Instructor : Peck Farm Park Staff ( TB / KB ) $ 5 ( N / R $ 7 ) PFIC Th 2 / 9 3:45 - 4:45 pm 1211901-01
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