A Tree For All Seasons
Wednesday, December 27th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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What are the four seasons? What does a tree do during the different seasons? Let’s find out together! There will be a nature walk so we can observe the trees in the current season and we’ll enjoy an all-season craft. Live animal presentations will clue us into why animals need these trees every season. Spots are limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22
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Everything Evergreens
Wednesday, December 27th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Many animals make their home in evergreens. Children will enjoy a story about evergreen tree dwellers, create a painting using pine needles, and enjoy an outdoor nature walk looking for local evergreens. Live animal guests will also be observed in the class. ONE adult per child. Spots are limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26
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Early Childhood Multi-Day Programs
REGISTRATION FOR OUR TODDLER TIME & SUNNY BUNNIES PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 2023!
Toddler Time - Fall
Ages 2-3 years (with one adult)
9:15-10:30 AM OR 11:00-12:15 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 (11:00 am - 12:15 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 - Fall
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. |
November 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 27th, 29th
December 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, & 18th
(Make Up Date: December 20th)
14 Sessions: $420 per child
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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229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362 |
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
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contact@alleypond.com |