Pre-registration:
For more information, call 718-229-4000, ext. 0.
Pre-registration is required for all programs.REGISTRATION FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CLASSES IS ONGOING. PLEASE CALL NOW TO RESERVE A SPOT IN YOUR DESIRED CLASS.
You may pay by cash, check (payable to APEC) or credit card (Visa, M/C or Amex). If registering by phone, you must pay by credit card.REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH IS ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH .
Waiting List:
If it appears that you will be closed out of a particular class, please put you name on a waiting list. Additional classes may be formed. You will be notified if that occurs.
Missed Classes:
No refunds or credits will be given for one-time programs. You may give your spot to another child if the child is the appropriate age for the program. Please phone APEC to let us know the switch of names.
Make-ups are allowed for multi-session programs only if the front registration desk is notified before your child is noted as absent. Only TWO make-ups are allowed per SESSION. Sunny Bunnies participants are allowed three make-ups.
Age Requirement:
Your child MUST reach the required age for a particular program either before or during the month that he/she begins that program. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DROP-OFF UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Participants in drop off classes must be toilet trained.
Other:
ALL PROGRAMS ARE DROP-OFF UNLESS OHERWISE NOTED. Participants in drop-off programs must be toilet trained.
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.
January/ February/March |
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12 sessions |
$168M/$192NM |
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| Thursday | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Fridays | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | an. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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. Limited to 8 participants. No siblings allowed, except for infants in infant seats.
January/ February/March |
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10 Classes |
$160M/$180NM |
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| Mondays | 11:30 - 12:45 | an 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26 |
12 Classes |
$192M/$216NM |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 - 10:45 | Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Wednesday | 9:30 - 10:45 | Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Wednesday | 11:15 - 12:30 | Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 12:15 | Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 12:15 | Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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 for infants in infant seats.
January/ February/March |
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11 Classes |
$176M/$198NM |
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| Saturday | 10:30 - 11:45 | Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 31 |
Fledglings – ages 3 - 4
Drop-off only
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."
Llimited to 10 participants.
Children must be toilet trained to enroll in this class.
January/ February/March |
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10 classes |
$170M/$190NM |
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| Monday | 9:30 – 11:00 | Jan 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26 |
12 sessions |
$204M/$228NM |
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| Tuesday | 11:15 - 12:45 | Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 2:00 | Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Sunny Bunnies – ages 3 – 4
Drop-off only
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.
January/ February/March |
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34 sessions |
$612M/$680NM |
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| Mon./Wed./Fri. | 9:45 - 12 | Jan. 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30 |
| Feb. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 27, 29 | ||
| March 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 | ||
24 Sessions |
$432M/$480NM |
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| Tues/ Thurs. | 9:45 – 12 | Jan. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 |
| Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28 | ||
| March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 | ||