Super Science Pods

Whether your children are blended, or in-school learners, APEC offers educational lessons to enhance their science curriculum. Allow us the opportunity to introduce the wonders of nature and science to your children in a unique outdoor/indoor setting. 

What APEC is offering:

• 60-minute super science lessons focusing on the natural world
• Small group setting (limited to 10)
• Engaging science learning to complement your life science objectives – mostly outdoors (weather permitting – dress appropriately)
• Safety protocols are in place.  Staff and children are required to wear a mask during the program.
• Experienced APEC educators will lead each group.

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Grades 1st-3rd:

Curious Kids - February

Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 23  |  3:00-4:00 pm

Our weekly series will connect literacy and STEM activities with a focus on February science. Children will engage in a safe, fun, and enriching educational environment.  Dress for weather as nature walk is included.
Participants must wear a mask for the entire program. Limited to 10 individuals. 
Ages: Grades 1st-3rd (drop-off)  |   $75 per child

Register for February

Grades 4th-6th:

Super Scientists - February

Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 23  |  3:00-4:00 pm

Sustainability: Changing and Saving the World: Over the course of this program, students will develop an understanding of sustainable principles and practices and contribute to APEC’s new green initiatives!   
Week 1, February 2nd Renewable Green Energy - We start the class off with a look into the miraculous ways in which people harness the power of atomic bonds, geothermal heat, wind, water, sunlight, and tides.  
Week 2, February 9th. The Thirst for Water Conservation - We will see how our daily demand for freshwater affects our world. We will also learn how recent advances in sustainable water use have allowed deserts to bloom and human populations to flourish as never before. 
Week 3, February 23th. Feeding the World – With more than eight billion people now living on our planet, how has our insatiable desire for meat affected the Earth? Is a vegan diet really more sustainable and why? Will your burger one day, be made with BUGS? There’s only one way to find out- so join us! Participants must wear a mask for the entire program. Limited to 10 individuals. 
Ages: Grades 4th-6th (drop-off)  |   $75 per child

Register for February

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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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