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Outdoor Rangers
Winter 2009
For children ages 3 to 5
Protectors of the environment, unite! Outdoor
Rangers discover the wonders of the natural world through thinking responsively,
expanding their senses, and developing decision-making skills. They
explore nature through hikes, science projects, art and craft activites,
and theme-related stories and songs.
Supporting activities include:
Discovery hikes
Science projects
Theme-related
storiesArts & Crafts
Songs and more
Each series provides an in-depth seasonal exploration of environmental
themes.
September is Habitat Hunt: Habitat means home. Children make important
connections between animal behavior, habitat and survival.
October is Nature Detectives: Explore Flanders forest in the Fall.
Discover local mammals, birds, insects, plants and seasonal changes.
November is Hide and Seek: Enjoy daily wildlife observation hikes
to learn about camouflage and predator prey relationships.
December is Animals in Winter: Follow animal signs and tracks in the
snow to discover facts about hibernation, migration and adaptation
to the cold winter weather.
Monday
9-11:30 AM or 12:30-3
PM
Tuesday
9-11:30 AM or 12:30-3 PM
Session I: Mondays: January 5, 12, 26 (3 classes)
Session I: Tuesdays: January 6, 13, 20, 27 (4 classes)
Session II: Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 (3 classes)
Session II: Tuesdays: February 3, 10, 24 (3 classes)
Session III: Mondays: March 2, 9, 16, 30 (4 classes)
Session III: Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (5 classes)
Theme-centered topics are presented in a manner that is easy for
your preschool child to understand and enjoy. Classes explore different
art mediums, projects, games, songs, stories, hikes, nature activities,
and mini-experiments. Expect a weekly visit from a "Creature Feature"!
(Bring snacks for your child; please, no drink boxes with straws.)
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Click here for Registration Form Class size is limited to 10 students. To ensure placement in any program, registration information and payment must be received at the Flanders office prior to the start of each four-week session. Cost : $20 Flanders members per class/ $27 nonmembers per class Cancellation Policy: 50 percent refund with one week's notice; no refunds with less than a week's notice. Flanders follows REGION 14 policy for school cancellations and delays. Information: 203-263-3711 |
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