Class Visits
APEC provides class visits for thousands of school children each year. All workshops provide educational concepts about various aspects of Alley Pond Park's living environment that will enrich the New York City and State science curriculum objectives.

K through Grade 5 programs incorporate some standards from the following:

  Science Standard 1, Analysis, Inquiry and Design;
  Science Standard 2, Information Systems; and
  Science Standard 4, the Living Environment.

Classes are held rain or shine; please dress accordingly – boots in wet weather, coats and hats in the cold, insect repellent in the spring.

Classes may bring lunch, and eat at our outdoor picnic tables, weather permitting. No indoor lunch facilities are available.

Discipline is always the responsibility of the class teacher. Adult supervision is mandatory. We recommend one adult chaperone for every six children.

Nursery to grade 5

Class Visits are by reservation only. To Schedule a trip call 718-229-4000.

For program descriptions, prices, registration information, and policies about our Nursery and Pre-K programs, please see our Early Childhood Brochure.

Programs are available in 2 formats:

1 Hour Workshop


Includes live animals and a nature walk

1 Hour and 15 minutes Workshop


Same as above plus a theme-related craft to take back to the classroom.

Choose from the following themes:

For 2's, 3's, Pre-K and Special Needs

Animals! Animals!

Whose Clues?
What's in a Pond?
Crawling Critters
Fantastic ForestsPre-K
Furry Friends

Seasonal Pre-K

Let's Talk Turkey (November Only)

Beautiful Butterflies (May Only)

*Butterfly larvae can be ordered to take back to the classroom for an additional fee. Orders must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Kindergarten through Grade 5 Programs

Class Visits are by reservation only. To Schedule a trip call 718-229-4000.

For program descriptions, prices, registration information, and policies about our Kindergarten through Grade 5 Programs, please see our Elementary Education Brochure.

Programs are available in 2 formats:

2 Hour Workshop


ncludes an indoor lesson on a standard based theme adapted to your group's grade level, a guided interpretive nature walk, live animal demonstration, and a hands-on science based activity.

1 Hour Workshop


Hands-on animal demonstration and guided interpretive nature walk.

Choose from 25 different topics:

Invertebrate Animals
Earthworms
Insects
Butterflies

Vertebrate Animals
Fish
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Animals and their young

Ecosystems
Forests
Ponds
Estuaries and Wetlands
Beach and Ocean

Seasonal Specials
Changing with the Seasons (year ‘round)
Winter Clues (December – February)
Cycles and Rebirth (March – April)
Horseshoe Crabs (May – June)

Human Impacts and Natural Resources
Native Americans
Water
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse
Endangered Species
Global Warming and Sustainable Energy
NYC’s drinking water supply

Fall and Spring Adventure Hikes
Turtle Pond
Oakland Lake