Heller Nature Center
One-Day Family, Homeschool, and Kids programs
One-Day Kids’ Programs
Little Pioneers, Early Little Pioneers
[Ages 4-5]
Spanish Ice Kingdom
[Ages 3-6]
Put on your best palace outfit and come along on a fantastical
winter journey. Language Stars and Heller are teaming up again
to bring you an adventure led in Spanish and English, with winterthemed games and activities, both indoors and out.
Please bring warm, waterproof outdoor clothing, as we will be
outside for part of the program (if the wind chill is above zero
degrees Fahrenheit). Min/Max is 6/20.
Dec 21
38857 Mon 1-3pm
$30
Winter Discovery Camp
[Ages 5-9]
Bundle up for an afternoon of playing in the snow and
discovering what makes winter such an amazing season with
games, activities and experiments galore!
Bring warm, waterproof outdoor clothing, as we will be outside
for part of the program (if the wind chill is above zero degrees
Fahrenheit). Min/Max is 6/15.
Jan 18
38858 Mon 1-3pm
Follow deer tracks in the snow, feed feathered friends, and be
a winter animal detective. Activities include nature literature,
hands-on science, games, art, and sledding (snow dependent).
Designed to help your child get comfortable in the outdoors.
New nature themes are introduced each season. Children
should come prepared to go outside for every class.
Little Pioneers
(For children entering Kindergarten in September 2016 with
birthdays on or before September 1, 2011). 12 weeks. Min/Max is 6/9.
38863 Tue
Jan 5-Mar 22 9:15-11:15am $254/274
38864 Thu
Jan 7-Mar 24 9:15-11:15am $254/274
38865 Thu
Jan 7-Mar 24 12:45-2:45pm $254/274
38866 Fri
Jan 8-Mar 25 12:45-2:45pm $254/274
Early Little Pioneers
(For children entering Kindergarten in September 2017 and 4 years
old by start of class). 12 weeks. Min/Max is 5/7.
38867 Wed Jan 6-Mar 23 9:15-11:15am $254/274
38868 Wed Jan 6-Mar 23 12:45-2:45pm $254/274
$30
Middle Ground
Grades 5-8
Archery Tag
Archery: good. Tag: good. Archery + tag? So much fun!
School’s out, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to try the hot
new sport of archery tag this President’s Day.
This program is entirely outdoors. Min/Max is 13/20
Feb 15
38861 Mon 1-2pm
$40
Early Childhood Programs
Kindergarten Naturalists
[Grade K]
Kindergartners will use their senses and other scientific
tools to investigate habitats and animals in winter. Activities
include nature literature, hands-on science, games, art, and
sledding (snow dependent). Designed to help your child
get comfortable in the outdoors. New nature themes are
introduced each season. Children should come prepared to go
outside for every class.
12 weeks. Min/Max is 6/9.
38874 Mon Jan 4-Mar 21 9:15-11:15am $254/274
38875 Mon Jan 4-Mar 21 12:45-2:45pm $254/274
38876 Tue
Jan 5-Mar 22 12:45-2:45pm $254/274
38877 Fri
Jan 8-Mar 25 9:15-11:15am $254/274
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