Summer 2008

Our Living Planet
Ages 3, 4, and 5
A six week program specially designed for the young child, with weekly themes inspired by nature’s wonders. Indoor and outdoor activities include: nature hikes, games, stories, songs, water day, beach day and more!

June 23 ~ August 1
9:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Lunch hour included

Children bring a bag lunch

    Mountain Magic
   
Week 1 ~ June 23 ~ June 27
    Savannah Safari
  
 
Week 2 ~ June 30 ~ July 3
    (short week ~ Monday ~ Thursday)

    Rainforest Rapture
 
   Week 3 ~ July 7 ~ July 11
    Desert Drums
   
Week 4 ~ July 14 ~ July 18
    Twilight on the Tundra
  
  Week 5 ~ July 21 ~ July 25
    Outback Odyssey
 
   Week 6 ~ July 28 ~ August 1

    Cost: 
   
One week $280.00
    Each additional week $270.00
    July 4th week $224.00
    (July 4th week not discounted)



Planet Patrol
Ages 6, 7 & 8
A field trip-based program for the active child with activities including fishing, hiking, experiments, ponding, kite flying, exploring, challenge courses and games. Bring a lunch and get ready for adventure!

June 23 ~ August 1
8:45 a.m. ~ 12:45 p.m.

    Project Base Camp
   
Week 1 ~ June 23 ~ June 27
    Trail Blazers
   
Week 2 ~ June 30 ~ July 3
    4 days only

    Roughing It
 
   Week 3 ~ July 7 ~ July 11
    High Energy
  
  Week 4 ~ July 14 ~ July 18
    Wild About Water
 
   Week 5 ~ July 21 ~ July 25
    Into The Wild
  
  Week 6 ~ July 28 ~ August 1

    Cost: 
   
One week $290.00
    Each additional week $280.00
    July 4th week $232.00
    (July 4th week not discounted)
    Cost includes all supplies, admissions and transportation fees.


Science Trek
for ages 8 – 12
Investigative science for inquisitive 8 ~ 12’s
It’s science!
It’s outdoors!
It’s hands-on!
It’s fun!

June 30 ~ August 1
Time: 8:45 a.m. ~ 12:45 p.m.

    Oozing, Gooey and Messy Science
   
Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Science
    Week 1 ~ June 30 ~ July 3
    Fur, Feathers, Scales and Flowers
   
Biology and Environmental Science
    Week 2 ~ July 7 ~ July 11
    We’ve Got Lift Off!
   
Physics and Environmental Science
    Week 3 ~ July 14 ~ July 18
    Water, Dirt, Air and Gems
   
Earth and Environmental Science
    Week 4 ~ July 21 ~ July 25
    Earth, Wind, Fire and Water
   
Physics, Weather and Environmental Science
    Week 5 ~ July 28 ~ August 1

    Cost: 

   
One week $300.00
    Two or more weeks $290.00
    4th of July week $240.00
    (July 4th week not discounted)
    Weekly fee includes all supplies, admissions and transportation.

The Darien Nature Center is PEANUT FREE.

Membership is mandatory for all summer programs.


Please call the Darien Nature Center for availability. 203-655-7459 


  
 Hours of Operation
 Monday-Friday 9:00 - 4:00
 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00

120 Brookside Road
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 655-7459
Fax: (203) 655-3185


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