Forest Explorers: A Monthly Homeschool Class - January 13

Thursday, January 13 | 1:30-3:30 pm
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, our 2-hour drop off class for children 6-10 are held every second Thursday of the month, December through May. Designed to connect children with seasonal nature exploration while promoting respect for our natural surroundings. Each class includes hikes, live animal encounters, and open-ended nature play. Using nature as your classroom we will meet in all but the most inclement weather. Dress appropriately for weather and walking on trails. Sign up for one or all.  Spots are limited. Must have six children registered to run program.
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Ages: 6-10 (drop-off)  |   $34 per class

Forest Explorers: A Monthly Homeschool Class - February 10

Thursday, February 10 | 1:30-3:30 pm
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, our 2-hour drop off class for children 6-10 are held every second Thursday of the month, December through May. Designed to connect children with seasonal nature exploration while promoting respect for our natural surroundings. Each class includes hikes, live animal encounters, and open-ended nature play. Using nature as your classroom we will meet in all but the most inclement weather. Dress appropriately for weather and walking on trails. Sign up for one or all.  Spots are limited. Must have six children registered to run program.
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Ages: 6-10 (drop-off)  |   $34 per class

Forest Explorers: A Monthly Homeschool Class - March 10

Thursday, March 10 | 1:30-3:30 pm
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, our 2-hour drop off class for children 6-10 are held every second Thursday of the month, December through May. Designed to connect children with seasonal nature exploration while promoting respect for our natural surroundings. Each class includes hikes, live animal encounters, and open-ended nature play. Using nature as your classroom we will meet in all but the most inclement weather. Dress appropriately for weather and walking on trails. Sign up for one or all.  Spots are limited. Must have six children registered to run program.
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Ages: 6-10 (drop-off)  |   $34 per class

Forest Explorers: A Monthly Homeschool Class - April 14

Thursday, April 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, our 2-hour drop off class for children 6-10 are held every second Thursday of the month, December through May. Designed to connect children with seasonal nature exploration while promoting respect for our natural surroundings. Each class includes hikes, live animal encounters, and open-ended nature play. Using nature as your classroom we will meet in all but the most inclement weather. Dress appropriately for weather and walking on trails. Sign up for one or all.  Spots are limited. Must have six children registered to run program.
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Ages: 6-10 (drop-off)  |   $34 per class

Forest Explorers: A Monthly Homeschool Class - May 12

Thursday, May 12 | 1:30-3:30 pm
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, our 2-hour drop off class for children 6-10 are held every second Thursday of the month, December through May. Designed to connect children with seasonal nature exploration while promoting respect for our natural surroundings. Each class includes hikes, live animal encounters, and open-ended nature play. Using nature as your classroom we will meet in all but the most inclement weather. Dress appropriately for weather and walking on trails. Sign up for one or all.  Spots are limited. Must have six children registered to run program.
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Ages: 6-10 (drop-off)  |   $34 per class

These homeschool programs are geared for children ages 5-12.  If you have an early childhood or middle/high school group, please contact us directly and we can customize a program for you!  Led by seasoned APEC educators, these workshops will include an indoor orientation on a topic of your choice, a hands on live animal demonstration, and a guided interpretive nature walk through our trails. These tailor-made programs are 90 minutes.
 
APEC requires all homeschool groups to have one parent act as coordinator for trips. This parent alone will be responsible for handling deposit and balance of payment to APEC.

To schedule a trip, please call Karen Donahue at
​718-229-4000 

Please see our homeschool brochure for more information:

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
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contact@alleypond.org