Programs for the 2024-25 School Year
NATURE EXPLORERS
For Ages 5 – 10 Years
NATURE QUEST
For Ages 9 – 13 Years
Nature Explorers with Ms. Estee
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Semi-monthly nature gatherings. Each themed meeting comprises a book Read-Aloud, an outdoor nature excursion, and a simple art project.
Price/Season: $120 (six sessions) Pre-registration is required
Nature Quest with Ms. Estee
10:45 AM- 12:15 PM
Monthly classes, each focused on a natural phenomenon or specific animal/plant. Students gain a deep understanding of nature’s workings through hands-on learning and group activities. Most classes include a themed craft.
Price/Season: $75 (three sessions) Pre-registration is required.
Homeschool Program Details
Note: Dates are the 2nd Tuesday of the month, except for December
Snow Dates: Thursday of the same week (two days after the original date)
Group Size: 15-20 students
Pre-registration required
*Age limits are somewhat flexible, but children must be independent, capable of socializing politely, and willing to follow instructions.
Perk: Access to RBNC’s Nature Library: children may borrow two books to read at home and return the following session. (A sign-up sheet will be provided by RBNC personnel for signing out borrowed books.)
What to Bring:
- Appropriate seasonal clothing for indoor & outdoor activities.
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes or boots
- Water bottle (labeled with student’s name)
- Optional: sunscreen and/or bug spray (parent applied)
- Optional: nature journal, exploring items (magnifying glass, net, etc.)
Food: Kindly respect friends with allergies by keeping allergens at home. Families are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy on the premises after the program. (No time is allotted for eating during the program.)
Supervision: This is not a drop-off program. RBNC supervision is provided during the educational program. Children are under the care of their parent/guardian at all other times.
NOTE: Children attending two back-to-back homeschool programs on the same day (Nature Explorers & Nature Quest) are not required to be present in the brief break between programs.
Due to limited capacity, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill your spot.
You may cancel by phone by calling (860) 693-0263.
Classes are non-refundable
Nature Center can create special programs for your home school group.
To learn more or to schedule a program, email us at rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org or call (860) 693-0263