GARDEN DISCOVERIES PRE-K PROGRAM
Join us at Van Vleck House & Gardens for
an afternoon of discovery in and around the gardens.
Our Garden Discoveries classes, for children ages 3 to 5, are
designed to inspire children about the natural world around
them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class
examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and
hands-on activities and specimens. Classes are held twice a
month, and each class has individual registration.
Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and
a story. Parents or caregivers must accompany each child.
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Dates: |
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2nd and 4th Wednesday of
every month |
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Mar. 10 |
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Birds and their Nests |
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Mar. 24 |
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Great Seed Race |
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Apr. 7 |
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Animal Find |
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Apr. 21 |
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Treasures from Trash |
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May 5 |
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Plant Pals |
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May 19 |
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Flower Find |
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June 2 |
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Insect Safari |
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June 16 |
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Wiggly Worms |
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1:15 pm to 2:00 pm |
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Place: |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
Education Center, 21 Van Vleck St. Montclair NJ |
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Age: |
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3 to 5 year olds (Pre-Kindergarten) |
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Fee: |
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$7 Friends, $12 others per class (no
charge for adults) |
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 Click
here for the registration form
BACKYARD BIRDERS CLUB – STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5 – January through
May
Looking for ways to unplug your child and encourage outdoor
exploration this winter? Join experienced Birder, Deborah DeSalvo as
she brings an after-school Beginner Birding Series to the Van
Vleck Gardens. Starting in January and running through May the
series will be offered in groups of three on Wednesday
afternoons. Each class will include a lesson, guided hike, and a
bird-related game or activity.
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Wednesday afternoons each month. |
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April 7, 14 & 28 |
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“Flying” – Explore the marvel of winged flight
and the miracle of migration. |
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May 5, 12 & 19 |
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“Nesting” – Spring is for nesting and eggs.
Special focus of warblers. |
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June 2, 9 & 16 |
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“Spotting" - Discover location and habitats
through binoculars. |
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4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
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Place: |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
Education Center, 21 Van Vleck St. Montclair NJ |
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Grades 3-5 |
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Fee: |
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$30 per month for Friends $36/others (3 classes)
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Click
here for the registration form
Contact Information for Children's
Program
Telephone
Education Line - 973-744-0837
Postal address
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Electronic mail
Children's Programs:
education@vanvleck.org
Webmaster:
info@vanvleck.org
Check back regularly as Van Vleck House & Gardens grows its new
children's nature education program. |
