National Take A Walk In The Park Day
Thursday, March 30th | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Animal Tales: My Spring Robin
Tuesday, April 11th | 10:30 am - 11:45 am
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Get ready for spring as we share My Spring Robin by Anne Rockwell. Enjoy a springtime scavenger hunt while we explore the park on a nature walk. Class will also include special animal guests including a rabbit, bird, and turtle. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 3-5, with one adult | $24 per child |
Spring Fling
Thursday, April 13th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Spring is an exciting season! Many baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and birds return from their winter migration. Share a book about spring happenings, meet live animals, and make a flower craft to take home. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 2-3, with one adult | $20 per child |
Colors of Spring
Thursday, April 13th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Nature comes alive and blooms with color in spring! Explore the colors of spring with a shared reading of The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson. Examine the parts of a flower, meet live animals, and enjoy a color walk in the park. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 3-5, with one adult | $24 per child |
Earth Day Story Time Yoga for Lil' Yogis
Saturday, April 22nd | 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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Join Yogadventurer Sam for an engaging yoga Earth Day story time that celebrates nature and our Earth. Weather permitting our class will be outside where we can bring mindful awareness to the sensations of our surroundings. Yoga mats will be provided if you don’t have your own to bring to class. One parent per child.
Spots are limited. Ages: 2-5, with one adult | $15 per child |
Animal Tales: The Foolish Tortoise
Sunday, May 7th | 10:00 am - 11:15 am
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Enjoy the silly story of The Foolish Tortoise, illustrated by Eric Carle, as you learn some interesting facts about these reptiles. Observe a land tortoise and aquatic turtle while comparing their bodies and habitat. Class will include. A turtle craft and short nature walk. Each child will receive a copy of the book to take home, too! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 3-5, with one adult | $28 per child |
Story Time Yoga for Lil' Yogis
Sunday, May 21st | 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Celebrate Spring with Yogi Sam, certified Yoga Instructor, for a story time yogadventure! Yogi Sam will bring movement, song, and playfulness together in a fun, engaging way. Children will use props, as well as their bodies to practice yoga postures and games with their family member. Yoga mats will be provided if you don’t have your own to bring to class. One parent per child. Spots are limited.
Ages: 2-5, with one adult | $15 per child |
Early Childhood Multi-Day Programs
Animal Story Time (3-class series)
Ages 2-3 years (with one adult)
Wednesdays | 9:15 am - 10:00 am
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Enjoy a special story time with your little animal lover. Enjoy sharing animal-themed stories, singing classic children’s songs, and meeting live animals. A different book will be shared in each class with a special animal guest.
One adult per child will be permitted in the classroom. Siblings are not permitted to join the class, other than infants age 1 and younger. All participants are recommended to wear masks for the program. Spots are limited. |
Toddler Time April
Ages 2-3 years (with one adult)
9:15-10:30 AM OR 11:15-12:30 PM
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Inspire your young nature lover with this fun class. Books, songs, and games will teach toddlers about different animals and nature. Live animal guests, crafts, and outdoor nature walks (rain or shine) will be an exciting part of each class!
One adult per child will be permitted in the classroom. Siblings are not permitted to join the class, other than infants age 1 and younger. Spots are limited. |
Toddler Time Tuesday Sessions:
AM Session (9:15 am - 10:30 am)
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PM Session (11:15 am - 12:30 pm)
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*The lesson is the same for the Tuesday and Thursday class.
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Toddler Time Thursday Sessions:
*The lesson is the same for the Tuesday and Thursday class.
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Toddler Time May
Ages 2-3 years (with one adult)
9:15-10:30 AM OR 11:15-12:30 PM
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Inspire your young nature lover with this fun class. Books, songs, and games will teach toddlers about different animals and nature. Live animal guests, crafts, and outdoor nature walks (rain or shine) will be an exciting part of each class!
One adult per child will be permitted in the classroom. Siblings are not permitted to join the class, other than infants age 1 and younger. Spots are limited. |
Toddler Time Tuesday Sessions:
AM Session (9:15 am - 10:30 am)
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PM Session (11:15 am - 12:30 pm)
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*The lesson is the same for the Tuesday and Thursday class.
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Toddler Time Thursday Sessions:
*The lesson is the same for the Tuesday and Thursday class.
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*
Sunny Bunnies Winter Sessions
Ages 3-4 years (drop-off)
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Sunny Bunnies program is a unique educational experience which promotes pre-K readiness while enhancing a love of science and nature. Each session incorporates motivating science lessons and school readiness activities like letter recognition, letter formation, counting, shapes, colors and more! Live animal guests and outdoor nature walks (rain or shine) will be an exciting part of each class.
Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate. No diapers or pull-ups. Spots are limited. |
Dates:
January 4th, 6th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 30th,
February 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 27th,
March 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th
33 classes: $957
(Partial payment available; see registration for more details)
Sunny Bunnies April
Ages 3-4 years (drop-off)
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Sunny Bunnies program is a unique educational experience which promotes pre-K readiness while enhancing a love of science and nature. Each session incorporates motivating science lessons and school readiness activities like letter recognition, letter formation, counting, shapes, colors and more! Live animal guests and outdoor nature walks (rain or shine) will be an exciting part of each class.
Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate. No diapers or pull-ups. Spots are limited. |
Dates:
April 3rd, 5th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, & 28th
7 classes: $203
Sunny Bunnies May/June
Ages 3-4 years (drop-off)
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Sunny Bunnies program is a unique educational experience which promotes pre-K readiness while enhancing a love of science and nature. Each session incorporates motivating science lessons and school readiness activities like letter recognition, letter formation, counting, shapes, colors and more! Live animal guests and outdoor nature walks (rain or shine) will be an exciting part of each class.
Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate. No diapers or pull-ups. Spots are limited. |
Dates:
May 1st, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 31st
June 2nd & 5th
15 classes: $435
Registration Policy:
Pre-registration is required for all programs.
When registering for a program, please note the required ages for children. If your child’s date of birth does not fall within the required age range, the registration system will not allow you to register for the program.
Waiting List:
If it appears that you will be closed out of a particular class, please put your name on the waiting list online. Additional classes may be added. You will be notified if that occurs.
Missed Classes:
FOR ONE-TIME CLASSES:
No refunds or credits will be given for any missed programs. If APEC is notified within one week that the registrant cannot attend or if APEC cancels the program, a registration credit for the amount of the class will be applied to your account to be used for future APEC program registration.
FOR TODDLER TIME AND SUNNY BUNNIES:
No refunds or credits will be given for any missed programs. If you decide to cancel your registration before the program starts or withdraw from the class, refunds will only be applied if your spot is filled by another student. If the spot in the program is not filled, a credit will be applied to your account. A $25 cancellation processing fee will be deducted from the total refunded or credited.
Make-up Policy:
There are NO make-up classes for single session programs. Each fall, winter, and spring, one make-up class will be offered for students in Toddler Time and Sunny Bunnies. There will be a limited number of spots in the make-up class. Parents should speak to their APEC teacher to sign-up for the make-up class. Make-up classes are not offered at this time.
Age Requirement:
Your child MUST reach the required age for a particular program either before or during the month that he/she begins that program. All programs are drop-off unless otherwise noted. Parents must bring their child to the classroom for their drop-off program. Participants in drop off classes must able to use the bathroom independently (No pull-ups or diapers). Due to space constraints in our classrooms, one parent per child is permitted in parent participation classes.
Trial Classes:
APEC does not offer trial classes. Try one of our one-time weekend programs! They are an accurate representation of how we run our weekly programs.
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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Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 |
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