Winter 2021-22 Brochure | Page 36

ONE-DAY FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS
Stories in the Woods | Adult / Child , Ages 6 mo-6 yrs
Don ’ t let winter keep you away ! Join us indoors to enjoy story
time and an activity with a naturalist , then take a short hike ,
weather permitting , to experience the wonders of winter .
Pre-registration required . Children must be accompanied by a paid
registered adult .
W
Dec 1
10-11am
$ 5
1245229-B
W
Dec 15
10-11am
$ 5
1245229-C
W
Dec 29
10-11am
$ 5
1245229-D
W
Jan 12
10-11am
$ 5
1245229-E
W
Jan 26
10-11am
$ 5
1245229-F
W
Feb 9
10-11am
$ 5
1245229-G
W
Feb 23
10-11am
$ 5
Campfire Trivia Nights | All Ages Test your all-around knowledge with a friendly game of trivia . Form your own team or create one that night . Stay warm with the heat from a campfire , hot cocoa , and that fuzzy feeling of knowing the correct answers ! S ' mores and hot cocoa are be provided . The winning team also receives a prize . All participants , including children and adults , must register for the program . Bring warm clothes and be prepared to be outside . 1245201-A F Dec 3 6:30-8pm $ 12
Family Flashlight Finds | Ages 6-Adult Explore the forest at Heller with your family while equipped with a flashlight . Follow the trails as you hunt for hidden objects that can be found using a glowing light . Exchange your finds for fun prizes ! All participants , including children and adults , must register for the program . Bring warm clothes and be prepared to be outside . 1245260-A F Jan 21 6-7:30pm $ 8 1245260-B F Feb 18 6-7:30pm $ 8
Jammin in the Forest | All Ages Celebrate music with Heller and Bach to Rock ! Sample your favorites and try out new instruments while you learn a few things about music from the professionals . Join in , dance along , or just sit back and listen as we play a few songs . All participants , including children and adults , must register for the program . Jan 29 1245261-A Sa 10am-Noon $ 12
Family Biathlon | Ages 7 - Adults The Biathlon is a sport at the Winter Olympics that combines cross-country skiing and shooting . Ski around Heller and use an oversized sling shot to aim at targets . Try out this family sport inspired by the real games . All participants , including children and adults , must register for the program . Feb 12 1245262-A Sa 9-11am $ 12
ONE-DAY KIDS ’ PROGRAMS
Winter Olympics | Ages 6-10 Join in the fun as we all get ready to watch the winter Olympics ! This mini version of the world games is complete with fun variations of sports including cross-country skiing , curling , and luge . Participants who attend Tie Dye the Forest may bring a peanut-free sack lunch and stay at Heller between programs . Jan 17 1245263-A M 10am-Noon $ 33
Tie Dye the Forest | Ages 6-10 The landscape can look drab and dreary after the first few weeks of winter . Now is the best time to brighten it up with a splash of color ! Join us as we create original tie dye T-shirts , paint the snow , and make colorful works of art with nature . Jan 17 1245264-A M 12:30-2:30pm $ 33
Endeavors in Engineering | Ages 6-10 Test your skills in a series of problems requiring a thoughtful mind and creative engineering . Working by yourself and with a team , we challenge you to move through the engineering design process to successfully create working models . Participants who attend Fireside Fantasies may bring a peanutfree sack lunch and stay at Heller between programs . Feb 22 1245265-A Tu 10am-Noon $ 33
Fireside Fantasies | Ages 6-10 Warm up on a cold winter day by sitting around a campfire with a cup of hot cocoa and a smore . Entertain your friends with original skits that you will create and star in , sing your heart out with our favorite campfire songs , and laugh along as we play silly games ! Creativity and imagination welcome . Feb 22 1245266-A Tu 12:30-2:30pm $ 33
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Eco-Explorers | Grades K-3
Discover the wonders of winter in the forest ! Join us tinkering
outside , discovering trails of animals , and engaging in outdoor
investigations . Program is entirely outdoors so please dress for
the weather .
1563811-A
Tu
4-5:15pm
$ 38 / 58
Jan 4-25 1563811-B
Tu
4-5:15pm
$ 76 / 96
Feb 1-15 1563811-C
Tu
4-5:15pm
$ 57 / 77
HELLER NATURE CENTER
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