APEC's Summer SENSES Programs

Summer Science Kids

Entering grades 1st-3rd:

Mondays-Fridays | 1:30-4:30pm
Week 1:  July 12 – 16        Super Science              
Week 2:  July 19 – 23       Get Wild! Urban Wildlife
Week 3:  July 26 – 30  Heroes of the Environment Part 1    
Week 4: Aug. 2 – 6 Heroes of the Environment Part 2         
Week 5:   Aug. 9 – 13    Beautiful Birds              
Week 6:   Aug. 16 –  20      Exploring Ecosystems    
Get ready for Summer Science! Join seasoned educators for indoor and outdoor science activities, games, literacy, walks along one of our many nature trails, daily STEM challenges, yoga and more!  Children should bring a bagged snack, labeled bottled water, apply sunscreen and bug repellant prior to entering the Center.  Masks are required. Sign up for one or more of our themed weekly afternoon sessions.  Limited to 12 participants.  Purchase an APEC summer t-shirt for your child at a discounted price of $10.00.
Ages: Entering grades 1st-3rd (drop-off)  |   $300*/week per child 

Alley Pond Pioneers

Entering grades 4th-6th:

Mondays-Fridays | 1:30-4:30pm
Week 1:       July 12-16       Thinking Green 
Week 2:       July 19-23       Exploring Ecosystems 
Week 3:       July 26-30       Beautiful Birds 
Week 4:       August 2-5     Reptiles Rule 
Week 5:       August 9-13   Marvelous Mammals 
Week 6:       August 16-20 Prehistoric Passages 
Get ready for an unforgettable summer science experience! Join our seasoned APEC educator Mr. Jacob as we explore our park and the surrounding environment. Together, we will engage in hands-on experiments that enhance our understanding of fundamental scientific topics! Each topic we cover will encompass a wide variety of, (both indoor and outdoor) games, reading activities, crafts, and daily STEM challenges. Participants should bring a reusable labeled water bottle (if possible), bagged snack, and apply sunscreen and bug repellant before entering the center. Masks are required for all participants indoors and outdoors on our trails. Sign up for one or more of our themed weekly afternoon sessions. Limited to 12 participants. Purchase an APEC summer t-shirt for your child at a discounted price of $10.00. 
Ages: Entering grades 4th-6th (drop-off)  |   $300*/week per child 

Kindergarten Kids: Blooming Scientists

Entering grade K

Mondays-Fridays | 1:30-3:30pm
Week 1:       July 12-16       Animals Around the World
Week 2:       July 19-23       Classy Animals
Week 3:       July 26-30       Sensational Sea Life
Week 4:       August 2-5     Pond Life
Week 5:       August 9-13   Ornithology Club
Week 6:       August 16-20 Animal Senses 
Young scientists who are entering Kindergarten in the fall will love exploring nature and science at APEC!  Each weekly program will focus on a different topic and have live animal guests.  Activities will include read alouds of children’s literature, hands-on activities, and development of math skills like counting, sorting, comparing, and graphing. Children should dress for a daily nature walk and bring a water bottle labeled with their names.  Masks must be worn for the entire program.  Limited to 8 students per week. Purchase an APEC summer t-shirt for your child at a discounted price of $10.00. 
Ages: Entering Kindergarten (drop-off)  |   $200*/week 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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