Bookworm Book Club - Winter Series

Friday, January 15, February 12, March 19  |  3:30-4:45 pm
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 related activity and animal meet and greet.  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.  A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the series. Limited to 6 participants. 
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

Grades 1st-3rd:

Curious Kids - March

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23  |  3:00-4:00 pm
Our weekly series will connect literacy and STEM activities with a focus on March Mammal Madness. 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

Grades 4th-6th:

Super Scientists - March

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23  |  3:00-4:00 pm
Sustainability: Changing and Saving the World: Over the course of this program, students will develop an understanding of sustainable principles and practices and contribute to APEC’s new green initiatives!   
Week 1  Climate Change – In this class, we will explore our changing climate and figure out how it poses risks to animals and people alike. We will visualize the greenhouse effect at work through experimentation and learn what we can do to play a role in mitigating its effects.   
Week 2  Renewable Green Energy - we start the class off with a look into the miraculous ways in which people harness the power of atomic bonds, geothermal heat, wind, water, sunlight, and tides. 
Week 3  Endangered Species Awareness – We will learn a bit about the animals that are most at risk of extinction. We will discover what practices are hurting them and how we are also taking steps to preserve these unique species. It’s also National Panda Day so we will make crafts that celebrate their ongoing conservation! (They have recently been removed from the endangered species list and are currently considered vulnerable).  
Week 4  More Trees? Yes please! – We end our session with a nature walk, recycling activity, and a tree-planting ceremony. Parents are welcome to come for the last 15 minutes.  Participants must wear a mask for the entire program. Limited to 10 individuals. 
Ages: Grades 4th-6th (drop-off)  |   $100 per child

Young Chefs - Luck of the Irish

Friday, March 12  |   3:00-4:30 PM
What better month to feast on an Irish meal, than March? Young APEC Chefs will prepare a delicious, traditional “Colcannon” dish and enjoy a cool Leprechaun smoothie with warm Irish Soda Bread. All materials included. Participants are required to wear masks for entire program. Limited to 8 participants.
​Ages: 8-12 (drop-off)  |   $26 per child

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party

Monday, March 29  |   10:00-11:15 AM
You could not, would not, want to miss a celebration as fun as this!  You are invited to the ultimate Dr. Seuss party as we play, craft, laugh, and share a memorable book by this beloved author.  Limited to 6 child/adult pairs. No siblings except infants in baby carriers or car seats. All participants must wear masks for the entire program.
​Ages: 3-5 (with ONE adult) |   $22 per child

Furry Friends Happy Hour

Thursday, April 1  |   10:30-11:30 AM
Spend an hour at APEC learning about some loveable furry friends!  Enjoy songs, a short book, and a visit to the Animal Room to feed some critters.  Youngsters will also love observing live animal guests including a rabbit, guinea pig, and chinchilla! .  Limited to 6 child/adult pairs. No siblings except infants in baby carriers or car seats. All participants must wear masks for the entire program.
​Ages: 2-3 (with ONE adult)  |   $18 per child

Spring Into Science Week

Monday-Thursday, March 29, 30, 31 & April 1  |   1:30-4:30 PM
OR
Tuesday-Friday, April 6, 7, 8, 9  |  1:30-4:30 PM 
Spring into Science with an engaging week of productive learning and fun in a relaxed environment.  Learners will participate in themed days that will include related literacy, STEM activities, games, outdoor nature hikes and exploration, animal meet and greet and more.  Daily themes include – Symmetry in Nature, Amazing Animals and more.  Masks must be worn for the entire program. Participants should bring a boxed lunch and labeled water.  Limited to 10 participants. 
*Choose only one series when registering*
​Ages: Grades 1st-3rd (drop-off) |   $180 per child

Budding Environmentalists Week

Monday-Thursday, March 29, 30, 31 & April 1  |   1:30-4:30 PM
OR
Tuesday-Friday, April 6, 7, 8, 9  |  1:30-4:30 PM 
Through fun discussions, crafts, and experiments we will explore our environment like never before! Let’s start by learning about our planet’s various biomes and go out into our park to see the extraordinary creatures who dwell among us. Participants will learn about the threats our wild spaces face from human exploitation and how we can combat these issues. Lastly, by examining the efforts of prominent environmentalists of the past and present we can understand and contribute to their legacies of the conservation and preservation of the natural world. Please bring snacks and a labeled bottle of water. Participants are required to wear masks for the entire program.  Limited to 10 children per session. 
*Choose only one series when registering*
​Ages: Grades 4th-6th (drop-off) |   $180 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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