Weekend Programs

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Weekend Programs

Saturday, January 18

APEC Adventure Time: Furry Friends | 11:00-12:15

Touch and feel soft, furry friends including the rabbit and guinea pig. Toddlers and parents/caregivers enjoy some special time together as they socialize with other youngsters and learn about nature. Each class focuses on a different science theme and includes live animal guests, art projects, trail walks, and children’s literature. Limited to 8 participants with ONE adult per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats.
Ages 18-36 months (parent participation) | $20 per child*

Saturday, January 25

Little Cooks: Pickle Party | 11:30-12:30

We are going to make our own yummy quick pickles! In that process, we will learn a little about fermented foods and why they are good for you. You can bring home your pickles to share with the ones you love. After a job well done, we will feed a cucumber to a special animal friend! For those little ones who just can’t wait to be a Young Chef. APEC Little Cooks will have fun learning about an animal, and then help make a delicious snack to compliment what they’ve learned.
Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $22 per child*

Sunday, January 26

I Want to Be a Vet | 10:00-12:00

Does your child dream of being a veterinarian? Send them to APEC to learn the basics of animal care. All animals need food, water and shelter to survive, but pets sometimes need medical care too. Enjoy pretend play examining animals, look at animal x-rays, groom the rabbits, and help take care of the turtles. Students will love meeting the live animal guests. Limited to 8 participants.
Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $24* per child

Animal Care Trainee | 10:00-12:00

Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. Limited to 8 participants. **Because participation in a prior Animal Care Trainee program is a must in order to qualify for Advanced Animal Care Trainee, students over the age of 10 may be able to take Animal Care Trainee under special circumstances (Contact Zachary at Ext. 204 for further assistance).
Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $24* per child

Saturday, February 1

Living Lab: Soil Science | 10:30-12:00

What can be found in the dirt beneath us?! Join us as we get our hands dirty while discovering what is in the soil. We will use microscopes to get a closer look and perhaps even find living things. Then we will meet some animal friends that like to live in the soil. Join us as we explore the question what does it mean to be alive. Each session will include experiments with the help of live animals or plants.
Ages 7-10 (drop-off) | $21* per child

Sunday, February 2

Sunday Science Discovery Lab: Suds & Slime | 11:00-12:00

Play with bubbles, make bubble wands and dig your hands into some foamy slime! Your little scientist with enjoy spending an hour at APEC conducting experiments and exploring science. Limited to 8 participants and ONE adult per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats.
Ages 2-4 (parent participation) | $18* per child

Saturday, February 15

Animal Tales: I Love Animals | 10:00-11:15

Show APEC’s animals some love by making tasty critter treats. Meet 3 hungry animal guests that children love! Encourage your child’s love of reading by sharing a nature related story especially chosen for our littlest nature lovers. Create a nature craft, meet some of APEC’s animals and enjoy a nature walk. Limited to 8 participants and ONE adult per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats.
Ages 2-4 (parent participation) | $20* per child

Think Tank: Water in the Winter | 10:30-12:00

How does snow effect an ecosystem? If there is snow on the ground, we can gather the snow and take a magnifying glass to see what we can find (hint: it is not just water). Snow or no snow - come help us experiment with different water filtration systems and find out which one works the best. We will discover the water cycle, learn about snow science, and discuss the importance of the accessibility to clean water. Children will explore their inner scientist with this fun filled, hands-on experimenting class. They will be challenged to form a hypothesis based on the materials of the day, then draw conclusions based on their experimentation.
Ages 7-10 (drop-off) | $23* per child

Saturday, February 22

Little Cooks: Tea Party with Yoga & Guided Meditation | 11:30-12:30

You are invited to our tea party! Please join us as we partake in yoga and meditation. Afterwards, we will cozy up with some warm tea and snacks. During our party we will learn a little about tea and meet a fluffy rabbit! For those little ones who just can’t wait to be a Young Chef. APEC Little Cooks will have fun learning about an animal, and then help make a delicious snack to compliment what they’ve learned.
Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $22* per child

Sunday, February 23

I Want to Be a Vet | 10:00-12:00

Vet Tech 101 | 10:00-12:00

Come join us to learn about animal health basics. During the class we will practice conducting animal check-ups, handling live animals, and studying animal anatomy. Students can learn the specialized skills needed to keep our animals healthy at this program. From eye examinations to checking teeth, gums, and ears, our Vet Tech students will learn the ins and outs of keeping some of the most common pet animals in peak medical condition. Limited to 8 participants. **Because participation in a prior Vet Tech 101 program is a must in order to qualify for Vet Tech 201, students over the age of 13 may be able to take Vet Tech 101 under special circumstances (Contact Zachary at Ext. 204 for further assistance).
Ages 10-13 (drop-off) | $28* per child

APEC Adventure Time: Loveable Lizards | 2:00-3:15

Leopard Geckos and Bearded Lizards are interesting reptiles that many children love. Touch and feel their scales and watch them eat a crunchy, crawling snack! Toddlers and parents/caregivers enjoy some special time together as they socialize with other youngsters and learn about nature. Each class focuses on a different science theme and includes live animal guests, art projects, trail walks, and children’s literature. Limited to 8 participants with ONE adult per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats.
Ages 18-36 months (parent participation) | $20* per child

Sunday, March 1

Animal Tales: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! | 1:00-2:15

Share a classic book by Dr. Seuss, have fun making animal sounds and meet some furry and feathery animals. Encourage your child’s love of reading by sharing a nature related story especially chosen for our littlest nature lovers. Create a nature craft, meet some of APEC’s animals and enjoy a nature walk. Limited to 8 participants and ONE adult per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats.
Ages 2-4 (parent participation) | $20* per child

Sunday, March 15

Sunday Science Discovery Lab: Color & Water Science | 11:00-12:00

Explore the colors of the rainbow, enjoy color mixing activities and explore the different properties of water. Your little scientist with enjoy spending an hour at APEC conducting experiments and exploring science. Limited to 8 participants and ONE adult per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats.
Ages 2-4 (parent participation) | $18* per child

Saturday, March 21

Living Lab: Our Winter Environment | 10:30-12:00

Let’s explore what happens to our ecosystem during the winter. How are the plants and animals surviving? The program will include meeting APEC animals, an art project, and going on an outdoor winter adventure (come prepared in appropriate clothing). Join us as we explore the question what does it mean to be alive. Each session will include experiments with the help of live animals or plants.
Ages 7-10 (drop-off) | $21* per child

Little Cooks: Funny Face | 11:30-12:30

Join us as we make our own edible faces made of hummus and vegetables and enjoy them together. After we create and gobble up our delicious snack, we will meet a few friendly animals and feed them their favorite treats! For those little ones who just can’t wait to be a Young Chef. APEC Little Cooks will have fun learning about an animal, and then help make a delicious snack to compliment what they’ve learned.
Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $22* per child

Sunday, March 22

I Want to Be a Vet | 10:00-12:00

Vet Tech 201 | 10:00-12:00

Come see and learn from a licensed Veterinary Technician as we delve deeper into the science of animal care. Students will get to work with the Vet Tech one on one using tools and techniques at a more advanced level than in Vet Tech 101. From testing heart rates and examining animal x-rays or bones, to using stethoscopes and viewing slides, all our Vet Tech 201 students will learn the invaluable techniques for in-depth animal examination. Limited to 6 participants. **Prerequisite Requirement: Participation in a prior Vet Tech 101 program is a must in order to qualify for Vet Tech 201, unless you are an APEC Volunteer (Please do not register if you have not participated in Vet Tech 101; contact Zachary at Ext. 204 for further assistance).
Ages 11-15 (drop-off) | $32* 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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