Afterschool
Programs-
 Fall 2008
Animal
Caretakers
Grades 1 – 6
Members of the Animal Caretakers Club learn all about the
animals by cleaning their habitats, feeding and exercising
them. Great afterschool fun for the budding Zoo Keeper!
September 15 ~ December 11
Monday ~ Friday (choose one day)
3:30 ~ 4:30
Cost:
$300 Monday, Wednesday, Friday ~ $330 non-members
$275 Tuesday or Thursday ~ $310 non-members
We offer fall, winter and spring sessions.
Trail Trekkers
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Afterschool nature discovery program which includes games,
animals and outdoor exploration. Children learn animal
tracking and plant identification. Myths, legends and much
more will help to spark their curiosity for the natural
world.
September 18 ~ November 21
Thursday or Friday (choose one day)
2:15 ~ 3:15
Cost:
$300 Wednesday or Friday ~ $335 non-members
$275 Tuesday or Thursday ~ $310 non-members
Nature Detectives
Grades 1 through 3
Investigate, classify, and demystify nature’s myths. What’s
the deal with the platypus? Has it ever rained frogs? Did
you know that sea stars eject their stomachs to eat?
Children will learn about the crazy and weird phenomenon
found in nature through games, crafts and hands on
investigations. Animal visitors will be featured each week.
September 16
~ November 18
Tuesday
3:30 ~ 4:30
Cost:
$225 members
$260 non-members
Roughing It
Grades 4 & 5
What do you need to survive in the wild? This class will
teach children how to tie knots, build shelters, good
camping and fire building techniques, safety in the wild and
how to “leave no trace”.
September 18 ~ November 20
Thursday
3:30 ~ 4:30
Cost:
$225 members
$260 non-members
Please call the Darien Nature Center for availability.
203-655-7459
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