Preschool Programs 2011/2012

The Ogden Nature Center's one-hour preschool programs are the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the wonders of the outdoor world.  The programs are fun and elementary --designed for children ages 3-5. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.  Each lesson includes creative, hands-on activities, time spent outside and stories.

Cost:  

Individual Registrations - Members -$4.00 per child/parent, Non-members $5.00 per child/parent General admission rates apply to all other family members.

Group/preschool registration (5 or more students) - $4.00 per child/parent. Teachers and classroom aids are free. General admission rates apply to all other family members. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required. 

Pre-registration required. Call 621-7595 to register. 

2011/2012 Schedule  

Sept/Oct

Things with Wings -Learn that bats, birds and even seeds that fly as you explore nature's winged wonders.  Net insects; enjoy high-flying songs, stories, games and a craft as you learn through hands-on discovery about things with wings.

 September (Mon) 19^th &  (Tues) 20^th – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

October (Thur) 13^th & (Fri) 14^th – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Nov/Dec

 Walker, Trotters, Creepers Crawlers -Explore the world of creatures that crawl- on many legs, four legs or no legs at all!  Find footprints and patterns on the ground, share songs, stories and games and craft all about moving through nature.

November (Tues) 22^nd & (Wed) 23^rd – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

December (Mon) 19^th & (Tues) 20^th – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Jan/Feb

 Motionless Marvels -From towering trees to tiny rocks, many of nature's wonders hardly move at all.  Sing songs and hear stories, play games and learn through hands-on discovery what makes nature so marvelous.

January – (Thur) 5^th & (Fri) 6^th – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

February – (Mon) 6^th & (Tues) 7^th – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Mar/April/May

Floats and Fins and things that swim -Try finding a frog or spotting a turtle as we explore the world of creatures that swim.  We'll enjoy hearing fishy stories, singing froggy songs, and makeing a magnet fishy you can take home.

March – (Thurs) 15^th & (Fri) 16^th – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

April – (Mon) 2^nd & (Tues) 3^rd – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

May – (Tues) 29^th & (Thurs) 31^st – 9:30, 11:00, 1:00