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Young Chefs are Thankful
Friday, November 20 | 3:00-4:30 PM
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November is a time when we are reminded to give thanks…this year is no exception. Young Chefs will discuss all we are thankful for while preparing a scrumptious meal of garlic mashed potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, and grilled cheese with fig jam sandwiches! All materials included. Participants are required to wear masks for the entire program.
Ages: 8-12 (drop-off) | $24* per child |
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Grades 1st-3rd:
Curious Kids - December
Tuesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3:00-4:00 pm
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Multi-Cultural Scientists Who Changed the World
Join Ms. Karen for this science hour focusing on some great scientists & how they changed the world. Learn through literacy and STEM activities about:
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Grades 4th-6th:
Science Explorers - December
Tuesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3:00-4:00 pm
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Scientists Throughout the Ages
Join Mr. Jacob for yet another hour-long science program experience! We will explore some scientists who revolutionized their fields or even created their own fields of study. Together through a series of fun kid-friendly experiments, we will strive to better understand their momentous achievements and contributions to the world of science. We will learn about the findings of:
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Young Chefs Make Their Own Gingerbread House
Friday, December 11 | 3:00-4:30 PM
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Come out of the cold and design, build and decorate your very own graham cracker Gingerbread House. Each participant will take home a completed masterpiece to show off this holiday season. All materials included. Participants are required to wear masks for the entire program. Ages: 8-12 (drop-off) | $24* per child
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Parents' Night Out - Gift of Time
Friday, December 18 | 5:30-9:00 PM
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Need to finish your shopping, wrap gifts, or just have a dinner night out Friday, then drop the kids off with us. Led by 2 of our seasoned APEC Educators, activities include story time, night hike, winter craft and Stem activity, nature themed games, animal encounters & more. Participants should bring a bagged dinner, snacks, & water bottle. Limited to 10 participants, minimum of 4 needed to run the program. Layers & weather appropriate gear recommended. Program will include a brief outdoor hike, weather permitting. Children are required to wear masks.
Ages: 6+ (drop-off) | $45* per child |
Jingle Bells
Wednesday, December 30 | 10:30-11:45 AM
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Tis the season for jingle bells and jolly times! Join this fun family class to make instruments and sing songs. Science experiments with bells and magnets are sure to excite young scientists. Families will also design a bird toy with bells for APEC’s ring-necked doves or to take home to their own fine-feathered friend. Limited to 6 parent/child pairs. ONE adult per child. Masks must be worn by all adults and children for the entire program.
Ages: 3-5 (with ONE adult) | $20* per child |
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How to Trap a Gingerbread Baby
Wednesday, December 30 | 10:30-12:00 PM
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Are you up for a winter challenge? After listening to Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett, your challenge is - using only the given materials, and a gingerbread baby, build a contraption to trap a gingerbread baby. Following the challenge will be a Winter Wonderland Riddle Scavenger hike. All materials included. As weather permits, we will try to hold this program outdoors as much as possible. Children are required to wear masks for the entire program and dress for the weather. Ages: 6-8 (drop-off) | $24* per child
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Animal Story Time
Wednesday, December 30 | 1:30-2:30 PM
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Celebrate the season with a wintertime story about clues left in the snow. Learn how to identify animal tracks from different forest animals. Then, meet a live rabbit and bird to examine their unique footprints. Limited to 6 parent/child pairs. ONE adult per child. Masks must be worn by all adults and children for the entire program.
Ages: 3-5 (with ONE adult) | $18* per child |
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Winter Story Walk
Wednesday, December 30 | 1:30-2:30 PM
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This is the perfect opportunity to get your kids ready for Winter while developing their literacy skills. Featuring the book “Stranger in the Woods” by Carl R. Sams & Jean Stoick. The interactive walk will begin at the front of our building (dress appropriately). At various stopping points along the trail, children will gain a deeper knowledge of animals in the forest, how they adapt to Winter and how they react to finding a snowman in the woods! A few of our animal ambassadors will delight the children back the Center, for a memorable afternoon. Children are required to wear masks for the entire program.
Ages: 6-8 (drop-off) | $18* per child |
Catapult!
Wednesday, December 30 | 10:30-12:00 PM
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You thought paper airplanes were cool? Wait until you learn how to make a catapult out of little more than popsicle sticks and rubber bands! Students will create catapults, see whose catapult shoots the furthest, and then will conduct an experiment to see what materials fly the furthest! Sign up for one of APEC’s popular engineering classes and send some projectiles flying with catapults! This class will be held indoors. Children are required to wear masks for the entire program.
Ages: 9-12 (drop-off) | $24* per child |
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A Winter Trek
Wednesday, December 30 | 1:30-2:30 PM
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It may be the dead of winter, but there are still amazing living things to see at Alley Pond! Participants will travel with an experienced environmental educator on an interactive walk where they will be taught about the amazing organisms that can be found living, and thriving, even when its cold outside! Some of APEC’S animal ambassadors may even stop by to say hello! The class will be held primarily outdoors, so dress appropriately! Children are required to wear masks for the entire program.
Ages: 9-12 (drop-off) | $18* 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 |
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contact@alleypond.com |