Afterschool
Programs ~
Fall 2010
Animal
Caretakers Club
 Grades 1 – 6
Exercising the animals,
cleaning their habitats and learning their ways are among
the duties of the members of the Animal Caretakers Club. At
the end of each session, the children choose their favorite
animal and do a small presentation for their families.
Fall session:
September 20 to December 16
3:45 -4:45
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Registration form
Please make sure you fill out our
emergency
contact form.
We offer fall, winter and spring sessions.
 Survivor
Grades 4 and 5
“Survivor” is back! This program for children in grades 4
and 5 tests the survival skills of the energetic 10 and 11
year-old. The kids will erect shelters, build fires, tie
knots, learn to use a compass and test their capabilities in
trust building exercises. This great outdoor program will
run on Wednesday this fall.
Fall session:
September 22 to November 17
Day: Wednesday
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Registration form
Please make sure you fill out our
emergency
contact form.
Nature Detectives
Grades 1 through 3
Discover nature’s
mysteries out on the trails and pond. Investigate, classify, and demystify nature’s myths. What’s
the deal with the platypus? Has it ever rained frogs? Did
you know that sea stars eject their stomachs to eat?
Children will learn about the crazy and weird phenomenon
found in nature through games, crafts and hands on
investigations. Animal visitors will be featured each week.
Fall Session:
September 20 to December 14
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Day: Tuesday
Registration form
Please make sure you fill out our
emergency
contact form.
Read to the Animals
Grades 2 ~ 4
with Nina Miller!
Children practice reading to an animal friend
Call for information
A Darien Nature Center Membership
is $70 per year.
Please call the Darien Nature Center for availability.
203-655-7459
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