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Nature Program for Early Learners

Location
Times and Dates
Fees
Registration
Refund Policy
Program Description

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Thank You to the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation

We would like to thank the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation for their generous financial support of our education programs.

Please consider becoming a Foundation member or making a donation to the Partners in Outdoor Education fund.

For more information call (613) 546-4228 ext. 221 or click here to visit the Foundation's web page.

Nature Program for Early Learners 2012-2013

CRCA Alternative Conservation Education Program

The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority offers quality alternative conservation education programs for preschool age children (21/2 to 5 years old). The nature program integrates social, emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental skills.

Location

Programs take place at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (2 km north of Hwy. 401, Division Street, Kingston).

Times and Dates

The Nature Program for Early Learners is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays on the dates below. Our Conservation Education staff will meet participants outside in front of the Outdoor Centre at 1:00 p.m. sharp.

Parents must choose between the Tuesday or Wednesday sessions.

Session 1 - Tuesdays

September 18, 2012 - Incredible Insects
September 25, 2012 - Incredible Insects
November 20, 2012 - Wacky Weeds and Sneaky Seeds
November 27, 2012 - Wacky Weeds and Sneaky Seeds
January 22, 2013 - Magnificant Mammals
January 29, 2013 - Magnificant Mammals
April 16, 2013 - Amazing Amphibians
April 23, 2013 - Amazing Amphibians

Session 2 - Wednesdays

September 19, 2012 - Incredible Insects
September 26, 2012 - Incredible Insects
November 21, 2012 - Wacky Weeds and Sneaky Seeds
November 28, 2012 - Wacky Weeds and Sneaky Seeds
January 23, 2013 - Magnificant Mammals
January 30, 2013 - Magnificant Mammals
April 17, 2013 - Amazing Amphibians
April 24, 2013 - Amazing Amphibians

Fees

The Nature Program for Early Learners is $56.00 + HST exempt ($7.00 x 8 visits). We accept cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and Debit.

Registration

Parents must call (613) 546-4228 ext. 221 or email: ddoyle@cataraquiregion.on.ca to set up a registration appointment as space is limited.

Click here to download a registration form.

Refund policy

Once the program has started, there are no refunds. Participants are encouraged to find a replacement if they are unable to take part in the 8 visits.

Program Description

Based at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, children together with their parents experience the great outdoors through songs, stories, puppets, hiking and exploration. All activities have a conservation education focus.

Qualified and experienced instructors will teach children ages 21/2 to 5 about nature and conservation. Children will come away with new nature skills and a greater connection to the natural world.

This is a parent accompanied program with younger siblings welcome.

Contact Us:
P.O. Box 160, Glenburnie, Ontario, Canada K0H 1S0
Telephone: (613) 546-4228
E-mail: crca@cataraquiregion.on.ca