Garden Detectives
Let’s dig deep into the secrets of the garden! Garden exploration and hands-on activities nurture an understanding of where our food comes from and an appreciation of the beauty and magic of the natural world. We’ll discover seeds and roots, vegetables and fruits, wiggling worms, butterflies, bugs, and fairies. Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
B is for Bugs
We’ll explore the world of crawling, wiggling, and flying bugs – butterflies, bees, beetles, spiders, worms and more! Outdoor explorations and hands-on art and science investigations help develop an understanding of the natural environment. Get a “bugs-eye view” of the world to learn about bug lifecycles and their important role in our gardens. Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
Messy Kitchen Science
Have you ever made your own Play Dough? Created Elephant Toothpaste or a Baking Soda Volcano? How about bubbles so big and fluffy they will fill a mixing bowl to the tippy top? Come play in the kitchen with us and learn all about kitchen science while getting messy and making fabulous snacks at the same time! Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
The Forecast is Fun!
Sun, rain, wind, clouds, rainbows, snow – Weather is all around us! Explore weather through hands-on experiments, stories, art, and games. Investigate why weather matters and why it is always changing. Good times are in the forecast! Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
All the Colors of the Rainbow
What makes a rainbow? Where do colors come from? Explore the science and beauty of color – it’s everywhere we look. Discover favorite colors with hands-on activities, experience the Conservatory’s gardens, celebrate nature and have fun. We will even eat a rainbow! Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
Eating the Alphabet
Let's read together Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert and then explore the many recipes we can make using the alphabet. Cook along to the alphabet song and discover new skills and new foods to try like A-Apple Slices, B-Banana Bread or C-Cookies! Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
We Dig Dinosaurs!
Calling all preschool paleontologists! Let’s “dig” into the world of dinosaurs and learn about their life long ago. Go on dinosaur digs to search for fossils and create our own Jurassic world. Discover living remnants from the days of dinosaurs! Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)
Fairies, Elves, and Gnomes, Oh My!
Join us for a fun week with new friends, real and imaginary! Stories and hands-on activities bring the legends of fairies, elves and gnomes to life. Unlock the secrets of the mystical creatures that live in our gardens and create your own fairies and a special home for them. Children must be toilet trained. 9am–12pm (half day)