During these programs, children learn through play with their favorite play partner: you! Artists, nature educators, and early childhood specialists planned these programs from the same principles used to design Hamill Family Play Zoo, which connects children and their families to wildlife and nature.

 

An additional reminder about the family classes-only those registered for the class may attend. It is not possible to have additional children (this includes infants) and/or adults attend with you and your child. There is no adult seating so we are not able to accommodate visitors during the time the class meets in the class space. Once the park has opened for the day, at the scheduled opening time, other members of your party are welcome after paying admission fees, to visit in the park during this time and then join the class when we go out into the zoo to visit an exhibit. If you are not able to come with your child for a session, any other adult may attend with the child.

 

Fall 2010 Seedings

Parents with children age 1-3 yrs

Enjoy this "nature play time" that helps connect adults and children through play, activities, songs and meeting a weekly animal visitor. This class is perfect for sibilings or friends to take together.

Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays
9:00 - 10:00 am
Session I September 22-October 16 Session II October 27- November 20
Location: Hamill Family Play Zoo
Park in the South lot



Fall 2010 Color,Stripes,Spots

Ages 2 - 3 1/2 yrs

Animals are covered in all kinds of markings and we'll explore the zoo to find who is wearing what! Each week is a different topic so the sessions will be unique. Children will have opportunities to learn through movement, creative play, stories,art and songs. We'll have animal visitors in class, eat a snack and take trips out in the park.

Tuesday or Fridays 9:30 - 11:00 am

Session I 9/21-10/15
Session II 10/26-11/19

Location: Education Trailer
Parking: South Lot
 Members, please note the following:
  • Only those listed on your membership qualify for the member price.
  • In order to receive the member price, all memberships must be current at the time of registration. We will not be able to issue refunds for the member price once you have registered for a program.

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