Grades 4th-6th:
Super Scientists - May
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 3:00-4:00 pm
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You’re still thirsty for more science?… fine! Another month of “Super Science” experiences coming right up! This May we will be looking into some of the various, unique habitats and the remarkable animals that call these places home. We will put ourselves in their... shoes?… more like in their webbed-feet! Our journey will take us across the continents and include some brand-new STEM experiments and engineering challenges! In the wise words of Ms. Frizzle, take chances, make mistakes, get messy!!
Ages: Grades 4th-6th (drop-off) | $100 per child |
Grades 1st-3rd:
Curious Kids - May
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 3:00-4:00 pm
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Our weekly series will connect literacy and STEM activities with a focus on Amphibian Awareness. Children will engage in a safe, fun, and enriching educational environment. Dress for weather as nature walk is included. Participants must wear a mask for the entire program. Limited to 10 individuals.
Ages: Grades 1st-3rd (drop-off) | $100 per child |
On the Nature Trail
Thursday, June 3 | 1:30-4:30pm
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Young learners will meet for an engaging afternoon of exploring Alley Pond Park. The afternoon will include nature literacy, scavenger hunt, games, outdoor nature exploration, and animal meet and greet. Masks must be worn for the entire program. Participants should bring lunch/snack and labeled water. Limited to 12 participants.
Ages Grades 1st-3rd (drop-off) | $45 per child |
Engineering is for the Birds
Tuesday, June 8 | 1:30-4:30pm
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Young learners will meet for an engaging afternoon of productive learning and fun in a relaxed environment that will include nature literacy, STEM activity, games, outdoor nature exploration, and animal meet and greet. In this workshop children will be challenged to create a recycled birdhouse repurposing milk cartons. They will be introduced to the concept of protype and design. Masks must be worn for the entire program. Participants should bring lunch/snack and labeled water. Limited to 12 participants.
Ages Grades 1st-3rd (drop-off) | $45 per child |
Young Chefs - Pasta Primavera
Friday, June 18 | 3:00-4:30pm
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Spring lends itself to dishes loaded up with seasonal vegetables. For June’s Young Chefs’ class, we will prepare a simple yet delicious pasta dish with fresh vegetables from the local farmer’s market. APEC’s sous-chefs will be able to choose which sautéed veggies they would like to enhance their individual dish. All materials included. Participants are required to wear masks for the entire program. Limited to 8 participants.
Ages 8-12 (drop-off) | $26 per child |
Bookworm Book Club - Spring Series
Friday, April 16, May 21, June 18 | 3:30-4:45 pm
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Young readers will gather in a relaxed atmosphere to take turns reading a “book of the month” together. A copy of the book will be given to each child and an APEC educator will engage and encourage the children as they read. The program includes a book related activity. Your child will leave with a brand-new book each month, to enhance their at home library. Children must wear a mask for the entire program. Limited to 6 participants. Copies of April’s book pick, Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts were generously donated by the author and illustrator Angela Dominquez. A portion of the funds raised for this series will go towards the care of our animal ambassadors thanks to the generosity of local friends of APEC.
Ages: Grades 1st-3rd (drop-off) | $60 per child |
The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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224-65 76th Ave.
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 |
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
FAX: (718) 229-0376 |
Email Us
contact@alleypond.com |