Kindergarten Kids Vacation Day Program

​Wednesday, October 5 | 1:30-3:30 pm
If your child’s school is closed on October 5 for Yom Kippur, send your Kindergartener to APEC for some science fun!  Enjoy seasonal activities like a Candy Corn STEM building challenge, “cook up” a Pumpkin Mug Brownie, and share a fall-themed book. Program will also include live animal presentations and a nature walk. Children should bring a reusable water bottle labeled with their name. Spots are limited.
​For Current Kindergarteners  |  $32 per child

Evening Pajama Party & Story Time

Friday, October 21 | 7:00-8:00 pm
Wrap up your busy week with a fun story time program!  Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to share 2 bedtime stories. Touch and observe live animals and share a dessert of cookies and milk. One parent per child. Spots are limited.
Ages: 3-5, with one adult  |  $20 per child

Story Time Yoga for Lil' Yogis - November

Saturday, November 5 | 9:15-10:00 am
Join 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

Halloween Fun For Little Ones!

Not-So-Spooky Spiders and Snakes

Saturday, October 29 | 9:30-10:30 am
Get ready for Halloween by meeting some not-so-spooky animals!  Enjoy an up-close look at a tarantula, snake, and cockroach.  Learn some cool animal facts, share a Halloween book, and make a craft. One parent per child. Spots are limited.
​​Ages: 3-5, with one adult  |  $20 per child

Snakes, Spiders, and Slime

Monday, October 31 | 9:15-10:30 am
Celebrate Halloween with some wild animals!  Children will enjoy petting a snake, observing a tarantula, and making slime-in-a jar. Activities will also include a Halloween book, making a batty craft, and a “howling hike” through the Animal Room. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume!  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

Spooky Story Time

Monday, October 31 | 9:30-10:30 am
Come in costume to share spooky Halloween stories!  Observe creepy, crawling critters and play some Halloween-themed games your toddler will love. 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

Pumpkin Party

Monday, October 31 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Bring your lil’ pumpkin to APEC this Halloween! Paint a small pumpkin to take home, play with pumpkin-scented playdough, and pet some of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors.  Everyone is encouraged to come in costume! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 2-3, with one adult  |  $22 per child

Pumpkin Party Too! (New Later Session)

Monday, October 31 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Bring your lil’ pumpkin to APEC this Halloween! Paint a small pumpkin to take home, play with pumpkin-scented playdough, and pet some of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors.  Everyone is encouraged to come in costume! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. 
​Ages: 2-3, with one adult  |  $22 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

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.
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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.
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​All participants are recommended to wear masks for the entire program. Spots are limited.

Animal Story Time - October

​Wednesdays (9:15 am - 10:00 am)
October 12th, 19th, & 26th
3 classes: $48

Animal Story Time - November

​Wednesdays (9:15 am - 10:00 am)
November 2nd, 9th, & 16th
3 classes: $48

Animal Story Time - December

Wednesdays (9:15 am - 10:00 am)
December 7th, 14th, & 21st
3 classes: $48

Toddler Time Fall Sessions
Ages 2-3 years (with one adult)
​9:15-10:30 AM OR 11:15-12:30 PM

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!
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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.
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​All participants are recommended to wear masks for the entire program. Spots are limited.

Toddler Time Tuesday Sessions:

​AM Session (9:15 am - 10:30 am)
​September 20th,
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
November 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th,
​December 6th, 13th, & 20th
12 classes: $252

​PM Session (11:15 am - 12:30 pm)
​September 20th,
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
November 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th,
​December 6th, 13th, & 20th
12 classes: $252
*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.*

Toddler Time Thursday Sessions:

​AM Session (9:15 am - 10:30 am)​
​September 22nd, 29th,
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
November 3rd, 10th, 17th,
​December 1st, 8th, & 15th
12 classes: $252

​PM Session (11:15 am - 12:30 pm)
​September 22nd, 29th,
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
November 3rd, 10th, 17th,
​December 1st, 8th, & 15th​
12 classes: $252
*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.*

It's not too late to join our Sunny Bunnies class!
​Spots are still available. Please call to register for the remaining classes in the Fall session.

Sunny Bunnies Fall Sessions
Ages 3-4 years (drop-off)
​Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (New longer session!)

​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.
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​All participants are recommended to wear masks for the entire program. Spots are limited.

Dates:
​September 19th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th,
October 3rd, 7th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 24th, 26th, 28th,
November 2nd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 28th, 30th,
​December 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 19th, & 21st
34 classes: $986
(Partial payment available; see registration for more details)

Please call 718-229-4000 to register for the remaining classes! (Fee will be reduced)

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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