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 Calendar Year 2007
 Monthly Events
 

 
Alley Pond Environmental Center
  is open year-round with animal,
  science and nature programs for
  children, adults and families. 
  
 

  
January - December 2007 
(click on the links below or simple scroll down)
Weekend Programs for Children
 Early Childhood Weekday Programs
 After school Programs
 Adult & Family Programs
Special  Events
 

 Weekend Programs for Children
 

Toddler Time on the Weekend!
Ages 24 - 35 months  (parental participation)
Toddlers love to explore new surroundings. Why not give your child a chance to explore the wonderful world of nature!
Create nature crafts, read stories, take short nature walks, pet APEC’s animals and begin to appreciate nature.
Limited to 8 participants. No siblings allowed, except infants in infant seats.

11 sessions     $176 Members and $198 Non-Members
Saturday   10:30 - 11:45   Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 ,  March 3, 10, 17, 31

10 sessions     $160 Members and $180 Non-Members
 Saturday   10:30 - 11:45   April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June  2, 9, 16, 23

July                                        3 sessions       $42M/$48NM

Saturday                                   10:30 - 11:45   July 14, 21, 28

August                                    3 sessions       $42M/$48NM

Saturday                                   10:30 - 11:45   August 4, 11, 18

September                             2 sessions       $32M/$36NM

Saturday                                   10:30 - 11:45   September 8,15

October                                  10 sessions       $160M/$180NM

Saturday                                   10:30 - 11:45    Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22

 

Ezra Jack Keats Fan Club
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Get excited about our Fan Club! This season features Ezra Jack Keats’ classic tales. Experiences include dramatic play, movement games, live animals and a craft. Join us!  Limited to 12 participants.

One session - $12 Members and $16 Non-Members
All three sessions - $30 Members and $40 Non-Members

Saturday, Jan.  6    1 - 3 PM          (The Snowy Day)

Saturday, Feb. 3    1 - 3 PM          (The Pet Show)

Saturday, March  3     1 - 3 PM      (Over in the Meadow - illustrated by Keats)

Winter Clues

Ages listed below

Discover how some of our resident animals survive the cold winter and learn how to identify their footprints.

Program includes a story, craft, detective game, nature walk, live animals and a snack.  Participants must

 be toilet trained. 

$12 Members and $16 Non-Members
Age 3               Limited to 10 participants
Sat. Jan. 20      1 - 3 PM
Age 4                Limited to 13 participants
Sat. Jan. 13      1 - 3 PM
Sun. Jan. 21     1 - 3 PM
Age 5 – 6         Limited to 15 participants
Sat. Jan. 27      1 - 3 PM

Parent Participation- The Story of the Mitten
Ages 3 – 4 with one parent per child
By popular demand we have decided to add a class for 3 and 4 year olds where they can bring an adult to share their experience.   We will read Jan Brett’s beautifully illustrated recreation of the classic tale, The Mitten and find out how eight forest animals end up squeezed inside a single, white mitten. Watch how the characters are then brought to life with our own recreation of the story using drama, live animals and a craft. This program includes a snack. Limited to 8 children with one adult each.  Please only one adult per child.

$12 Members and $16 Non-Members
Sat. Feb. 10     1 – 3 PM 

For the Birds
Ages listed below
Many birds stick around for the cold, winter months. You can help these winter birds as well as the environment by turning a plain, recycled soda-bottle into a beautiful and functional bird feeder. So, join us for a close-up look at live birds and a nature walk in search of these winter survivors in the wild. Then take home your own bird feeder creation and discover the winter birds in your area. All materials and a snack are provided. Participants must be toilet trained.
ALLERGY ALERT- OUR BIRDSEED MAY CONTAIN PEANUTS AND OTHER NUTS.

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members
Age 3               Limited to 10 participants
Sun. Feb. 11                1-3 pm
Age 4               Limited to 13 participants
Sun. Feb. 25                1-3 pm
Age 5- 6           Limited to 15 participants
Sat. March 10              1-3 pm

Home Sweet Home
Ages listed below
All animals need to have a place where they are safe from predators and sheltered from the weather. Participants learn about the different homes animals make for themselves and the materials they use to build these homes. This program includes live animals, a craft, a snack and hike in search of nests, burrows, and tree holes.  Participants must be toilet trained

$12 Members and $16 Non-Members

Age 3               Limited to 10 participants
Sat. March 17              1 - 3 pm
Age 4               Limited to 13 participants
Sun. March 18             1 - 3 pm
Ages 5 - 6        Limited to 15 participants
Sun. March 25             1 - 3 pm 

Magnificent Manatees
Ages 7-9
Learn to draw and paint manatees and find out why these gentle creatures are endangered by humans.
 We will use an ink and wash technique to capture a unique portrait of this marine animal.  Limited to 10 participants.

$14 Members and $17 Non-Members
Sat. Jan. 20                10 - 11:30 AM 

Tracking Winter Wildlife
Ages 8-12
Scat, tracks and other clues are left behind as animals travel through the park; join us as we walk the trails of Alley Pond Park looking for clues of winter wildlife.  Students will make their very own animal track to take home at the end of the class.  We will take a walk rain or shine, so be sure to dress appropriately (and be prepared to get dirty) and wear comfortable shoes. In case of severe weather, entire program will run indoors.

$13 Members and $17 Non-Members
Saturday Feb. 10,         1-3pm 

Animal Care Trainee
Ages 9-12

Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program teaches children about the interesting job of an animal caretaker. Children will have hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, cleaning and learning all about the needs of APEC’s animals. Snack and animal care trainee certificate included! Limited to 8 participants.

$12 Members and $16 Non-Members

Sunday Mar. 25,           1-3pm

Saturday Mar. 31,         10 - 12pm 


Saturday,  May 19        10 - 12pm

Saturday,  June 23       10 - 12pm

Saturday, Sept.  1        10 - 12pm

Saturday, Sept. 15       1 - 3pm 

Saturday, Nov. 10         10 - 12pm

Sunday, Nov. 11           1 - 3pm

Mad Scientists
Ages 8-12
Calling all scientists!!  Put on your thinking caps and join us as we answer important environmental questions with fun and easy experiments.  Learn about your environment through studies and tests, some can be done with simple household supplies.  Limited to 10 participants.  Snack included.

$15 Members and $19 Non-Members

Crystal Creations ~ Snowflake Science
Saturday Jan. 13,          1-3pm
Saturday Jan. 27,          10-12pm

Owl Pellet Dissections
Saturday Feb. 17,         1-3pm
Saturday Mar. 10,        10-12pm

Estuary Explorations
Ages 8-9
Saturday, July 7             10 - 12pm
Ages 10 - 12
Saturday, July 7                1 - 3pm
Pond Scum
Ages 8-9
Saturday, July 21              1- 3 pm
Ages 10 -12
Saturday, July 21           10 - 12pm

Potent Pollution $16M/$20NM
Saturday, Oct.13          1 - 3pm          10-12 yrs.old
Saturday, Oct.13          10 - 12pm        8-9 yrs.old
Microscopic Studies
Saturday, Nov.24         1-3pm              8-9 yrs.old
Saturday, Nov.24         10-12pm         10-12 yrs.old

Little Chefs
ages listed below
Kitchen magic begins at APEC!  Your child will experience the pleasure of making their very own tasty French Toast and blending up a healthy Fruit Smoothie to wash it down.  All materials included. Limited
to 10 participants.

$13 Members and $17 Non-Members
Ages 6-8
Sun. Jan. 21                 10 – 11:30
Ages 9-10
Sun. Jan. 21                 12:30 – 2:00 

Sweet Valentine
Ages 7 - 10
‘Tis the season of love! Young chefs will prepare, cut and bake heart shaped cookies and then wrap them in a hug of homemade frosting! They will also make heart shaped bird feeders for our feathered friends. 
All materials included. Limited to 10 participants.

$13 Members and $17 Non-Members
Sat. Feb. 3                  11 – 12:30

Tropical Silhouettes
Ages 7-9
Using sponges and brushes the children will explore painting techniques as they create a colorful tropical silhouette painting with palm trees and a vivid sunset.  Limited to 10 participants.

$14 Members and $17 Non-Members
Sat. Feb. 10                 10-11:30 AM

Painting Landscapes with the Masters
Ages 7-9
Using copies of paintings by masters such as Monet and Gauguin each student will paint their own version or detail of one of these famous works. We will use acrylic and canvas.  Limited to 10 participants.

$14 Members and $17 Non-Members
Sat. March 3                10-11:30 AM

Spring into Spring
Ages listed below
Children will celebrate spring by making flower shaped pancakes and topping them with their favorite fresh fruit.  Limited to 10 participants.

$13 Members and $17 Non-Members
Ages 8 - 10
Sat. March 17               10 - 11:30 AM
Ages 6 - 7
Sat. March 17           12:30 – 2:00 PM 

Field Biology High School Internship
Free competitive internship; open to all high sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in environmental studies.  Join use as we explore the trails of APEC armed with field guides, experimental apparatuses and our brains.  Please call for more information and our application or print the field biology internship application.

Admission is FREE, but acceptance into the program is required in order to attend.
Spring 2007 (application due February 1st)
Sat., 9am-12pm Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, Apr. 14, 21, 28

Fall 2007    (application due September 28, 2007)
Sat., 9am-12pm   Oct. 20, 27, Nov.3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8                                 

Spring 2008 (application due February 1, 2008)
Sat., 9am-12pm   Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19

 

OUR CHILDREN AT RISK – A VIDEO FOR ADULTS
Join other concerned parents and view a 30 minute video concerning our children and the environmental risks they face today. 
 A short discussion will follow.  Enrollment is limited so pre-registration is required.  No children please. 
Saturday, April 21, 1 PM
Saturday, June 2, 1 PM

Martin Waddell Fan Club
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday Afternoon Storytime!  1 - 3 PM
This season features the endearing tales of Martin Waddell. Experiences include dramatic play, movement games, live animals and crafts that relate to these fantastic stories! Limited to 10 participants.
One session - $12 Members and $16 Non-Members
All three sessions - $30 Members and $40 Non-Members
Saturday, April 14        Once There Were Giants
Saturday, May 5           The Pig in the Pond
Saturday, June 2           The Happy Hedgehog Band

Spring Into Spring
Ages listed below
Age 3 & 4 year old programs are the same as the Spring Recess Programs on April 5th
Learn all about what seeds need to grow into plants.  Look for brand new spring plants on our nature walk.  Learn seed songs.  See some seed eating animals.   Plant a flower seedling to take home and plant in your own garden.  A snack is provided.

$13 Members and  $17 Non-Members
Age 3                           Limited to 10 participants
Thursday, April 5          10 – 12 PM (Spring Recess Program)
Thursday, April 5          1 – 3 PM (Spring Recess Program)
Saturday, April 21        1 – 3 PM

Age 4                            Limited to 12 participants
Thursday, April 5          10 – 12 PM (Spring Recess Program)
Thursday, April 5          1 – 3 PM (Spring Recess Program)
Sunday, April 22          1 – 3 PM

Ages 5 - 7                   Limited to 15 participants
Thursday, April 5          10 – 12 PM (Spring Recess Program)  (5 – 7 year olds)
Thursday, April 5          1 – 3 PM (Spring Recess Program)   (5 – 7 year olds)
Sunday, April 29           10– 12 PM

Parent Participation- Timid Turtles
Ages 3 – 4 with one parent per child
By popular demand we have added a class for 3 and 4 year olds where they can bring an adult to share their experience.  This class will discover the wonder of turtles.  Why does a turtle hide in its shell? What does it eat? Participants learn fascinating facts about turtles, participate in a turtle race, create a craft, have a snack and, best of all, meet a variety of live turtles.  Limited to 8 children with one adult each.  Please only one adult per child.

$13 Member and $17 Non-Members
Sat. April 28     1 – 3 PM

Wild Mothers’ Day
Ages listed below
Join us for a celebration of animal mothers! Observe and touch live animals while learning how furry and feathered moms take of their babies. Search our trails for wild mothers and their young. Create a gift for your own mother or favorite female just in time for Mother’s Day! This program includes a snack.

$13 Member and $17 Non-Members
Age 3                           Limited to 10 participants
Sunday,  May 6            10 - 12 PM
Ages 4-5          Limited to 13 participants
Saturday, May 12         1 - 3 PM

Crazy for Caterpillars
Ages listed below
Learn how caterpillars change into beautiful butterflies. Search the trails for munched leaves, creeping caterpillars and hanging chrysalises. Take home your very own caterpillar and watch it change into a painted lady butterfly! Snack included. Caterpillar care and housing instructions provided.

$15 Members and $19 Non-Members
Age 3                           Limited to 10 participants
Saturday,  May 19        1 – 3 PM
Age 4               Limited to 12 participants
Sunday,  May 20          10 – 12 PM
Ages 5 - 6        Limited to 15 participants
Sunday,  May 20          1 – 3  PM 

Wild Fathers’ Day
Ages listed below
Learn about the many animal fathers who are involved in protecting, raising, and even giving birth to their babies! Catfish, penguins, monkeys, rheas, sea horses, and wolves are just a few of the animals with fascinating, fatherly tales. Surprise your own father or favorite guy with a hand-made gift just in time for Father’s Day! This program also includes live animals, a snack and a nature walk.

$13 Members and $17 Non-Members
Age 3               Limited to 10 participants
Saturday, June16                      1 – 3 PM
Ages 4 -5         Limited to 13 participants
Sunday, June 10                       10 - 12 PM

Bunny Bonanza
Ages listed below
We’re having a bunny bash! Join us for some furry fun and bunny tales as we meet Marty, Velveteen, and the rest of the rabbit gang.  We will play games, have a snack, do a craft. and go on a nature walk (weather permitting).

$13 Members $17 Non-Members
Age 3                           Limited to 10 participants
Sunday, June 3              10-12 PM
Age 4                            Limited to 13 participants
Saturday, June 23         1 - 3 PM
Age 5 - 6                       Limited to 15 participants 
Saturday, June 30         1 - 3 PM 

April Showers
Ages 7-9
Umbrellas are great to keep the rain off of us, but they are also great subjects to paint. Umbrellas in the rain, on a hot dog cart or on a beach can be colorful and fun to paint. Join us as we paint umbrellas in a landscape.  Limited to 10 participants.   

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members
Saturday, Apr. 21          10-11:30 AM

Cookies and Milk
Ages 7-9
It’s just plain fun to paint a still life with your favorite things. Cookies and milk make a great still life. We will learn how to paint the challenging shapes of a glass and the fun shapes of all sorts of our favorite cookies, all the while learning about the composition of a still life.  Limited to 10 participants.
 

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members
Saturday, May 5           10-11:30 AM

Something Different in Watercolors
Ages 7-9
Painting with watercolor is not just about brushes and paints. There are lots of different and interesting techniques to create cool effects. Using cotton, Q-tips, sponges, wax and salt we will discover secret techniques for painting with watercolor.  Limited to10 participants.  

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members
Saturday, June 16         10-11:30 AM

Little Chefs- Ladybugs are Everywhere
Ages 7 - 10
APEC’s young chefs will prepare ladybug appetizers and desserts during this “buggy” class.  All materials are included.  Limited to 10 participants.

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members
Saturday, April 28th       10:30 – 12

Little Chefs- Pizza Anyone?
Ages 7 - 10
During this class our young chefs will attempt to make their very own pizza dough from scratch and top it with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and seasonings.  All materials are included.  Limited to 10 participants.

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members
Saturday, May 12th        12:30 - 2

Natural Facials
Ages 8 - 12

Sit back, relax and make your natural beauty shine with natural products we will make in class.With soothing music and sweet scented candles creating a relaxing atmosphere, we will use the power of nature to make our skin clean, smooth and soft. Remember to wear comfortable clothes! A healthy snack and all materials included. Limited to 10 participants.

$14 Members and $18 Non-Members

Saturday, June 9           10-11:30

Margaret Wise Brown Fan Club
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday Afternoon Story Time     1 - 3 PM

This season features Margaret Wise Brown’s stories. Experiences include dramatic play, movement games, live animals and crafts that relate to these fantastic stories! Snack included.  Limited to 10 participants.
One session - $12M/$16NM
All three sessions - $30M/$40NM

Sat., July  7                     Baby Animals  

Sat., August 4                 The Runaway Bunny    

Sat., September  8        Home For a Bunny      

Down By The Bay
ages listed below

Come to APEC and learn about the interesting sea life that lives in the bay. Play sea shell and
fish games, handle live snails and turtles, make a craft, and come up with some new verses for
the all time favorite song “Down By The Bay”. This program includes a snack.
$11M/$15NM

Age 3               Limited to 10 participants
Saturday, July 14                      1 – 2:30 PM
Age 4               Limited to 12 participants
Saturday July 21                       1 – 2:30 PM
Ages 5-6          Limited to 12 participants
Saturday, July 28                      1 – 2:30 PM

Sand Animals and Art
ages listed below

Can’t make it to the beach this weekend? Enjoy the sand at APEC instead. Create beautiful pictures using colored sand, meet live, sand-dwelling animals and enjoy a snack.

$11M/$15NM
Age 3                           Limited to 10 participants
Saturday, August 11                 1 – 2:30 PM
Age 4               Limited to 12 participants
Saturday, August 18                 1 – 2:30 PM
Ages 5-6          Limited to 12 participants
Saturday, August 25                 1 – 2:30 PM

Crawling Critters
ages listed below

Come to APEC for a close-up look at live insects and the animals who eat them! Activities include a craft and a bug sorting game that teaches kids how to identify true insects from a confusing array of critters. Snack included.

$11M/$15NM

Age 3               Limited to 10 participants

Saturday, September 15           1 – 2:30 PM

Age 4               Limited to 12 participants

Sunday, September 16 10 – 11:30 PM

Ages 5 - 6        Limited to 12 participants

Sunday, September 30 1 – 2:30 PM                

Paper Flowers

Ages 7-9

Celebrate summer with these colorful, cheery tissue paper flowers. Students will be shown techniques to create all types of unique flowers.  Limited to 10 participants.    

$14M/$18NM
Saturday, July 14          10-11:30

Aztec Art
Ages 7-9

Explore the art and symbolism of this great civilization. We will learn how to draw and paint the symbols most often used in Aztec Art such as the Aztec sun, the jaguar and the frog.  Limited to 10 participants.  

$14M/$18NM
Saturday, August 11     10-11:30

Turtles
Ages 7-9

Using canvas and paint, we will create a portrait of one of our favorite reptiles -- the turtle. We’ll also learn about different types of turtles.  Limited to 10 participants. 

$14M/$18NM
Saturday, Sept. 15        10-11:30

Little Chefs  GREEN EGGS AND HAM
Ages 6-9

For the adventuresome little chefs…  During this cooking class your children will fulfill Dr. Seuss’ dream and prepare “green eggs and ham”.   All materials included.  Limited to 10 participants.
$14M/$18NM

Saturday, July 21          10:00 – 11:30

TIE DYE T-SHIRTS
Ages 9 - 12

Participants use brightly colored dyes to create wearable works of art. Other activities can include live animals, a nature walk and a snack. Limited to 10 participants.  EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING A NEW, WHITE T-SHIRT.    
$14M/$18NM

Saturday, August 4       10:00 - 11:30 

Little Chefs
Ages 6-9

APPLE SEASON!  During this program children will learn about a variety of apples and the many different ways people eat them.  Then our little chefs will prepare their very own tasty “apple pancakes”.   All materials included.  Limited to 10 participants.
$14M/$18NM

Sunday, September 16 10:30 – 12:00

Audrey Wood Fan Club
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday Afternoon Story Time                                     1 - 3 PM

This season features Audrey Wood’s comical stories. Experiences include dramatic play, movement games, live animals and crafts that relate to these fantastic stories! Snack included.  Limited to 10 participants.
One session - $12M/$16NM
All three sessions - $30M/$40NM
Sat., Oct. 13         Quick as a Cricket       
Sat., Nov. 3           The Little Mouse, the Red Strawberry and the Hungry Bear
Sat., Dec.  1         The Napping House

Batty for Bats
ages listed below

Did you know that we have bats living right here in Queens? They’re not blind and they don’t get caught in your hair but they can catch 600 mosquitoes in just one hour. Bats are fascinating animals. Join us as we dispel some common bat myths and learn to love a bat. Program includes a craft, a snack and a nature walk.
$12M/$16NM
Age 3               Limited to 10 participants
Sun. Oct. 14                 10 - 12 noon
Age 4               Limited to 12 participants
Sat. Oct. 20                 1 - 3 PM
Ages5 - 6         Limited to 12 participants
Sun. Oct. 21                 1 – 3 PM

Pumpkin Patch Match
ages listed below

Celebrate the fall harvest in our make-believe pumpkin patch! Participants of this program pick funny-faced pumpkins for use in a matching game and meet some pumpkin-colored animals. Other activities include pumpkin decorating, stories, songs, snacks and a lesson on pumpkin seeds.  All participants must be toilet trained.
$13M/$17NM
Age 3               Limited to 10 participants.  
Sat, Oct. 27                     1 – 3 PM
Age 4              Limited to 12 participants.
Sun., Oct.  28                10 – 12 noon
Ages 5 - 6        Limited to 12  participants.
Sun., Nov. 4                     1 – 3 PM

Let’s Talk Turkey                  
ages listed below

Join us this turkey season and learn some interesting things about this fascinating bird through hands-on activities such as quill writing and feather zipping. Meet live, feathered and non-feathered friends, sing songs, take a nature walk and have a snack.  $12M/$16NM
Age 3               Limited to 10  participants.
Sat., Nov.  17               1 – 3 PM
Age 4               Limited to 12  participants.
Sun., Nov. 11              10 – 12 noon
Ages 5 - 6        Limited to 12 participants.
Sun., Nov. 18               1 - 3 PM

Nature’s Snoozers
ages listed below

Where are the turtles, frogs and chipmunks in wintertime? They are sleeping, under the ground! Children discover which animals hibernate and how they prepare for their long, winter sleep. This program includes live animals, a brisk hike, a craft, a snack and more!  $12M/$16NM
Age 3               Limited to 10  participants.
Sat. Dec. 8       1 – 3 PM
Age 4               Limited to 12  participants.
Sun. Dec. 9      10 – 12 noon
Age 5 – 6         Limited to 12  participants.
Sat. Dec. 15     1 – 3 PM

APEC Safari
Ages listed below

Take a walk on the wild side at APEC.  You never know what wildlife you might find when we hike the trails of Alley Pond Park.  Explore parts of the park rarely seen and hike trails that are seldom used.  Blaze trails as we investigate the autumn wonders of the park.  Walk will be held rain or shine, so be sure to dress appropriately (and be prepared to get dirty) and wear comfortable shoes. In case of severe weather, program will run indoors.   Hot chocolate and cookies will be served when we return to APEC.  Limited to 8 participants.  $5M/$7NM
Ages 6 -8         Saturday, Dec.8     10-11am
Ages 9-11        Saturday, Dec.15   10-11am

Little Chefs – Halloween Delights
Ages 7 - 10

Be a kitchen witch for a day and prepare some Ghoulish Goodies at APEC!  Children will make “Chocolate Skeleton Cookies and Hot Cocoa with Floating Eyeballs”.  Scary stories will be shared as children enjoy their treats.  All materials included.  Limited to 10 participants.  $15M/$19NM
Sat. Oct. 27         10:30 - 12

Little Chefs
Ages 7 - 10
Mmmmmmm!!! Turkey Pancakes at APEC!

Children will experience the pleasure of preparing, decorating and eating their very own “Turkey Pancakes” followed by Thanksgiving Day stories and games.  All materials included.  Limited to 10 participants.  $15M/$19NM
Sat., Nov. 10       10:30 – 12:00

Snowy Evergreen Banners
Ages 7 - 10

The beauty of winter is the focus of this class as your child creates his/her very own snowy, evergreen tree banner to take home and enjoy for years to come. Program includes a peaceful walk along APEC’s trails and a mug full of Hot Cocoa with Coconut Ice Cream Snowballs.   Limited to 8 participants.
$16M/$20NM
Sat. Dec. 8       10:30 - 12

Autumn Still Life
Ages 7-9

Get out the red, orange, and yellow and paint the colors of the season with a still life of fall items...apples, pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.  We will learn the tricks of sketching and creating a three dimensional result on our Autumn Still Life.  Limited to 10 participants.
$14M/$18NM
Sat., Oct. 27        1-2:30

Butterflies
Ages 7-9

Let's step out of the season and brighten things up with the color and beauty of butterflies.  Learning about symmetry and color, we will create bright butterfly portraits sure to cheer up any November day.  Limited to 10 participants.
$14M/$18NM
Sat., Nov. 17      10-11:30

Early Childhood Weekday Programs
 

Wee Sprouts
Ages 18 - 23 months               (parental participation)

Open up the world of nature to your wee ones! Let your child’s first learning experience be at APEC. Children will pet animals, enjoy free play with environmental toys, go on mini-nature walks and have a snack. 7 participants. No siblings allowed, except for infants in infant seats.

11 sessions     $154M/$176NM

Thursday                                  9:30 - 10:30     Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Friday                                          9:30 - 10:30     Jan. 12, 19, 26 ,  Feb. 2, 9, 16,  March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

10 sessions     $140M/$160NM

Thursday                                  9:30 - 10:30     April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 14, 21
 

Friday                                                  9:30 - 10:30     April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22

July                                                     3 sessions       $42M/$48NM

Thursday                                  9:30 - 10:30     July 12, 19, 26

Friday                                                  9:30 - 10:30     July 13, 20, 27

 August                                   3 sessions       $42M/$48NM

Thursday                                  9:30 - 10:30     August 2, 9, 16

Friday                                                  9:30 - 10:30     August 3, 10, 17

 September                             2 sessions       $28M/$32NM

Thursday                                  9:30 - 10:30     September 20, 27

Friday                                                  9:30 - 10:30     September 21, 28

10 sessions             $140M/$160NM

Thursday                                  9:30-10:30        Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13

Friday                                      9:30-10:30        Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

 

Toddler Time
Ages 24 - 35 months      (parental participation)

Toddlers love to explore new surroundings. Why not give your child a chance to explore the wonderful world of nature! Create nature crafts, read stories, take short nature walks, pet APEC’s animals and begin to appreciate nature. 8 participants. No siblings allowed, except infants in infant seats.

11 sessions     $176M/$198NM

Tuesday                                   9:30 - 10:45     Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 , Feb.6, 13, 27 , March  6, 13, 20, 27

Wednesday                              9:30 - 10:45     Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28,  March 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesday                              11:15 - 12:30   Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28,  March 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursday                                  11:00 - 12:15   Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Friday                                                  11:00 - 12:15   Jan. 12, 19, 26 ,  Feb. 2, 9, 16,  March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Saturday                                   10:30 - 11:45   Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 ,  March 3, 10, 17,  31

10 sessions     $160M/$180NM

Tuesday         9:30 - 10:45     April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19

Wednesday    9:30 - 10:45     April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20

Wednesday  11:15 - 12:30     April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20

Thursday      11:00 - 12:15     April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 14, 21

Friday          11:00 - 12:15     April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22

Saturday      10:30 - 11:45     April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June  2, 9, 16, 23

July                        3 sessions       $48M/$54NM

Tuesday                  9:30 - 10:45     July 10, 17, 24
Wednesday             9:30 - 10:45     July 11, 18, 25

Wednesday            11:15 - 12:30   July 11, 18, 25

Thursday                11:00 - 12:15   July 12, 19, 26

Friday                    1:00 - 12:15   July 13, 20, 27

Friday                    11:30 - 12:45   July 13, 20, 27
Saturday                10:30 - 11:45   July 14, 21, 28

 August                  3 sessions       $48M/$54NM

Tuesday               9:30 - 10:45   July 31, then August 7, 14

Wednesday          9:30 - 10:45   August 1, 8, 15
Wednesday        11:15 - 12:30   August 1, 8, 15

Thursday            11:00 - 12:15   August 2, 9, 16
Friday                11:00 - 12:15   August 3, 10, 17

Friday                11:30 - 12:45   August 3, 10, 17

Saturday            10:30 - 11:45   August 4, 11, 18

 August                 3 sessions       $48M/$54NM

Tuesday               9:30 - 10:45     July 31, then August 7, 14

Wednesday          9:30 - 10:45     August 1, 8, 15
Wednesday        11:15 - 12:30     August 1, 8, 15

Thursday            11:00 - 12:15   August 2, 9, 16

Friday                11:00 - 12:15   August 3, 10, 17

Friday                11:30 - 12:45   August 3, 10, 17

Saturday            10:30 - 11:45   August 4, 11, 18


Oct / November  10 sessions     $160M/$180NM

Tuesday             9:30 - 10:45     Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11
Wednesday        9:30 - 10:45     Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12
Wednesday       11:15 - 12:30   Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12
Thursday           11:00 - 12:15   Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13
Friday               11:00 - 12:15   Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14
Saturday           10:30 - 11:45   Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 

Fledglings
Ages 3 - 4

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature at Alley Pond Park! We will take enchanting nature walks, hold discussions, create nature crafts, pet APEC’s animals and much more. This is the ideal next step after “Toddler Time.”  Participants must be toilet trained.   12 participants/limited to 10 participants in the 11:15 class.
11 sessions     $187M/$209NM
Tuesday           11:15 - 12:45   Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 , Feb.6, 13, 27 , March  6, 13, 20, 27
Friday                 9:30 - 11:00     Jan. 12, 19, 26 ,  Feb. 2, 9, 16,  March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

10 sessions     $170M/$190NM
Tuesday           11:15 - 12:45   April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
Friday                 9:30 - 11:00     April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22

July                                                     3 sessions       $52M/$57NM

Tuesday           11:15 - 12:45   July 10, 17, 24

Friday                                                  9:30 - 11:00     July 13, 20, 27

August                                    3 sessions       $51M/$57NM

Tuesday           11:15 - 12:45   July 31, then August 7, 14

Friday                                                  9:30 - 11:00     August 3,10, 17

September                              2 sessions       $34M/$38NM

Tuesday                                   11:15 - 12:45   September 18, 25

Friday                                                  9:30 – 11:00     September 21, 28

10 sessions     $170M/$190NM

Tuesday          11:15 - 12:45   Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11

Friday              9:30 - 11:00     Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

Sunny Bunnies
Ages 3 - 4

This program will offer children hands-on opportunities with animals, exploration of our nature trails, discussions on different nature topics, crafts, free play, music time and more. Explore the wonderful world of nature! BRING A BAG LUNCH.
Participants must be toilet trained.12 participants.
22 sessions     $396M/$440NM
Mon./ Wed.                             9:45 - 12:00    
Jan. 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
Feb.  5, 7, 12, 14, 26, 28
March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
 

Tues./ Thurs.    9:45 - 12:00
Jan. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 
Feb.  1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 27
March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

19 sessions    $342M/$380NM

Mon./Wed.     9:45 – 12:00
April 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30  30                                                 

May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 30

June 4, 6, 11, 13, 20

Tues./ Thurs.    9:45 - 12:00     April 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

                                                May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

                                                June 5, 12, 14, 21

4 sessions       $72M/$80NM

Mon./Wed.          9:45 - 12          September 17, 19, 24, 26

Tues./ Thurs.       9:45 - 12          September 18, 20, 25, 27

21 sessions     $378M/$420NM

Mon./ Wed      9:45 - 12:00     Oct. 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 31, Nov. 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19

Tues./ Thurs.    9:45 - 12:00     Oct. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18

 

Summer Bunnies
Ages 3 - 4

This program will offer children hands-on opportunities with animals, exploration of our nature trails, discussions on different nature topics, crafts, free play, music time and more. Explore the wonderful world of nature! Snack included. BRING A BAG LUNCH. Limited to 12 participants.  Participants must be toilet trained.

6 sessions       $108M/$120NM

Mon./Wed.                              9:45 - 12          July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

Tues./ Thurs.                            9:45 - 12          July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

6 sessions       $108M/$120NM

Mon./Wed.                              9:45 - 12          August- Starts July 30 , then August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15

Tues./ Thurs.                            9:45 - 12          August Starts July 31, then August 2, 7, 9, 14, 16

Nature Club
Pre-k (Age 4 by December 31, 2006)

Nature Club is designed to meet the needs of young science and nature buffs. This class uses animals, nature and cooperative learning to reinforce children’s school readiness skills while providing extra enrichment in the sciences. Activities include free play, story time, games, crafts, live animals and a snack. Limited to 12 participants.

11 sessions     $132M/$154NM

Wednesday      3:15 - 4:45       Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28,  March 7, 14, 21, 28

10 sessions     $120M/$140NM

Wednesday          3:15 - 4:45       April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20

10 sessions     $120M/$140NM

Wednesday          3:15 - 4:45       Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19

Spring Into Spring
A Spring Recess Program

Age 3 & 4 year old programs are the same as the Spring into Spring weekend programs in April
Age 3 (limited to 10 participants),
Age 4 (limited to 12 participants)
Age 5 - 7 (limited to 12 participants)

This year you can share your spring break with birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and plants while learning how they cope with the season’s changing weather. Learn about the amazing rebirth of wildlife and plants through stories, games, crafts and live animals up close. A snack is provided.
$13M/ $17NM
Thursday, April 5          10 – 12 PM Or Thursday, April 5          1 – 3 PM

 Animal Care Trainee

A Spring Recess Program

Ages 8-12

Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program teaches children about the

interesting job of an animal caretaker. Children will have hands-on experience in feeding,

brushing, cleaning and learning all about the needs of APEC’s animals. Snack and animal care

trainee certificate included! Limited to 8 participants.

$12M/ $16NM

Thursday, April 5          10 – 12 PM

Summer Nature Kids

Entering Grades K-1st

Participants explore their environment with all five senses through games, crafts, learning activities and nature walks.  Help care for animals and better understand secrets such as camouflage.  Investigate the mysteries of animals and plants up-close.  Snack included. Limited to 12 participants. BRING INSECT REPELLENT.

July                                                     6 sessions       $102M/$114NM

Tues./ Thurs.                            10 - 12             July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Wed./Fri.                                 1:00 - 3:00       July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

August                                    6 sessions       $102M/$114NM

Tues./ Thurs.                            10 – 12            August Starts July 31, then August 2, 7, 9, 14, 16

Wed./Fri.                                 1:00 - 3:00       August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17

APEC Explorers

Entering Grades 2nd - 3rd

Explorers venture through woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and pond habitats. Learn more about animals and plants with friends while you use science tools, play games, keep a journal and work on special projects. Help care for our animals while you discover the wonders of science with hands-on experiences. Snack included. Limited to 12 participants. BRING INSECT REPELLENT.

July                                                     6 sessions       $102M/$114NM

Tues./Thur.                               10:00 - 12:00   July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

August                                    6 sessions       $102M/$114NM

Tues./Thurs.                             10:00 - 12:00   Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23

      

 

 
After School Programs
 

Nature Club
Pre-k (Age 4 by December 31, 2006)

Nature Club is designed to meet the needs of young science and nature buffs. This class uses
animals, nature and cooperative learning to reinforce children’s school readiness skills while
providing extra enrichment in the sciences. Activities include free play, story time, games, crafts,
live animals and a snack. 12 participants.

11 sessions     $132M/$154NM
Wednesday                           3:15 - 4:45       Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28,  March 7, 14, 21, 28

10 sessions     $120M/$140NM

Wednesday                          3:15 - 4:45        April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 

2 sessions       $24M/$32NM

Wednesday                              3:15 - 4:45       September 19, 26

10 sessions     $120M/$140NM

Wednesday                              3:15 - 4:45       Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19

Junior Nature Kids
Grades K - 2

Get wild each Wednesday at Alley Pond! Junior Nature Kids explore their environment with all five senses through games, crafts, learning activities and nature walks.  Help care for animals and better understand secrets such as camouflage.  Investigate the mysteries of animals and plants up-close after school.  Snack included.

11 sessions     $132M/$154NM

Wednesday                              3:30 - 4:45       Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28

10 sessions     $120M/$140NM

Wednesday      3:30 - 4:45       April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20

2 sessions       $24M/$32NM

Wednesday      3:30-4:45         September 19, 26

10 sessions     $120M/$140NM

Wednesday                              3:30-4:45         Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19

Eco-Explorer’s Club
Grades 3 to 6

Join us during the months of January, February and March for a nature club that focuses on helping to improve our environment.  Students will learn to use field guides, binoculars and hand lenses to help identify critters in our park.  Each child will receive materials to take home. Please dress appropriately for the weather because many of the meetings will include a nature walk through our less used trails.  Boots or old sneakers are recommended.  Pre-registration is required.  Snack included.
 

One session - $9M/$11NM

All three sessions - $24M/$30NM

Session 1: Tues., Jan. 23           3:30-4:45

Session 2: Tues., Feb. 27          3:30-4:45

Session 3: Tues., Mar. 20         3:30-4:45
Adult & Family Programs