Summer 2010

Registration for the 2010 summer program is now in progress.   We still have spaces in all programs. 

10% discount when signing up for all six weeks of program. 

Please use our online emergency contact form.

Summer Time for Two's
Age 2 by May 1st

This summer drop off program will offer outside exploration, meeting the animals and fun with friends.  Children may attend ONE DAY per week.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
June 21 to July 30
Time: ~ 1:30 to 3:30
Cost: $300

Our Living Planet
Ages 3, 4 & 5
Must be 3 by May 1st

Our Living Planet is specially designed for the young child, with weekly themes inspired by nature’s wonders.  Indoor and outdoor activities include:  nature hikes, games, stories, songs, water day &, Friday concerts!

June 21 - July 30
Time ~ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch hour included
 
$280 per week
$224 for week #3 (July 4th weekend)
Cost includes all supplies, admissions and transportation fees.

Creatures Great and Small

Week 1 – June 21-June 25

 

Beastly Behavior

Week 2 – June 28-July 2

 

Claws, Quills & Camouflage

Week 3 – July 6-July 9
(short week ~ Tuesday - Friday)

 

Down On the Farm

Week 4 – July 12-July 16

 

Old Man River

Week 5 – July 19-July 23

 

Where Did They Go?

Week 6 – July 26-July 30

 

   See registration form for costs and additional information
    Please make sure you fill out our emergency contact form

Planet Patrol
Ages 6 - 8 * Must be entering first grade

Each day the Planet Patrol campers journey to a wonderful natural site, focusing on a particular habitat.  Activities include: fishing, hiking, experiments, ponding, kite flying, exploring and games.


June 21 - July 30
Time:  8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Cost: 
One week $290.00
July 4th week $232.00
(July 4th week not discounted)
Cost includes all supplies, admissions and transportation fees.

Project Base Camp

Week 1 – June 21-June 25

 

Trail Blazers

Week 2 – June 28-July2

 

Roughing It

Week 3 – July 6-July 9

(short week ~ Tuesday - Friday)

 

High Energy

Week 4 – July 12-July 16

 

Wild About Water

Week 5 – July 19-July 23

 

Into the Wild

Week 6 – July 26-July 30

    See registration form for costs and additional information
    Please make sure you fill out our emergency contact form
 

Science Trek
Ages 9-11

Time: 8:45 am to 12:45 pm

Week #1
June 28 - July 2
Blast Off!
Rocketry is the theme for this week's Science Trek. The Campers will build and blast off rockets and conduct science experiments that make things go “POP”!

Cost:
$300 per week

Week #2
July 6 – July 9 (Tuesday - Friday) 
Off to the Races!
Science Trekker’s will build their own Battery-operated model race cars. The “Best” physics and solar power experiments will keep everyone energized!

Cost: 
$240 per week

$70 membership per year is mandatory

    See registration form for costs and additional information
    Please make sure you fill out our emergency contact form



The Darien Nature Center is PEANUT FREE.

Membership is mandatory for all summer programs.


Please call the Darien Nature Center for availability. 203-655-7459 


  
 Hours of Operation
 Monday-Friday 9:00 - 4:00
 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00

120 Brookside Road
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 655-7459
Fax: (203) 655-3185


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