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Nature School: Stretch, Roar, & Explore!
Get ready to move, giggle, and grow! In this playful class designed just for ages 3–5 years, we combine beginner yoga with animal-themed games, movement, and learning. Each month brings a new adventure, whether we’re stomping like dinosaurs, buzzing like bugs, or posing like jungle cats, your child will build coordination, confidence, and creativity. Led by caring instructors, every class blends yoga, animal fun, stories, and hands-on activities tailored to curious preschoolers. (CC)
AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Debbie
Jan/Feb Theme: Arctic Animals, Dinosaurs
Mar/April Theme: Jungle, Bug Explorers
| DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE | CODE |
| Tue | Jan 6- Feb 24 | 12:45-2:15pm | $168/$192 | 531401-05 |
| Tue | Jan 6- Feb 24 | 11:45am-12:45pm | $90 | 531401-06 |
| Tue | Mar 3- Apr 28 | 12:45-2:15pm | $168/$192 | 531401-07 |
| Tue | Mar 3- Apr 28 | 11:45am-12:45pm | $90 | 531401-08 |
Nature School: For Little Learners
Explore, discover, and grow with us! Let your child’s curiosity blossom in this hands-on program designed especially for ages 3–5 years. Each Thursday, our Little Learners dive into the natural world through STEM activities, hikes, crafts, stories, and games that spark imagination and build school-readiness skills. Every month brings a fresh theme, encouraging young explorers to connect with nature while developing critical thinking, observation, and creativity. (CC)
AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Debbie
Jan/Feb Theme: Winter Survival, Under the Sea
Mar/April Theme: Carnival of the Animals
| DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE | CODE |
| Thu | Jan 8- Feb 26 | 12:45-2:15pm | $168/$192 | 531402-05 |
| Thu | Jan 8- Feb 26 | 11:45am-12:45pm | $90 | 531402-06 |
| Thu | Mar 5- Apr 30* | 12:45-2:15pm | $168/$192 | 531402-07 |
| Thu | Mar 5- Apr 30* | 11:45am-12:45pm | $90 | 531402-08 |
*No Class Apr 2
Nature School: For Little Sprouts Art Studio
Each Monday, our Little Sprouts will explore the natural world through art projects, hikes, crafts, stories, and games that inspire creativity and spark imagination. Every month brings a fresh theme, encouraging young artists to connect with nature while building fine motor skills, self-expression, and confidence. (CC)
AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Jess
Jan/Feb Theme: Blizzard of Art
Feb/Mar Theme: Blustery Buds
Apr/May Theme: Blossom & Create
| DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE | CODE |
| Mon | Jan 5- Feb 8 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531403-01 |
| Mon | Jan 5- Feb 8 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531403-02 |
| Mon | Feb 16- Mar 23 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531403-03 |
| Mon | Feb 16- Mar 23 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531403-04 |
| Mon | Apr 13- May 18 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531403-05 |
| Mon | Apr 13- May 18 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531403-06 |
Nature School: For Weather Wonders
Each Wednesday, our Weather Wonders will discover the magic of the outdoors through weather-themed projects, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities. Each month introduces a new theme, helping children explore the changing seasons while building observation skills, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. (CC)
AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Jess
Jan/Feb Theme: Frosty Flurries
Feb/Mar Theme: Cloudy with a Chance of Fun
Apr/May Theme: Spring Showers & Sunshine
| DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE | CODE |
| Wed | Jan 7- Feb 11 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531404-01 |
| Wed | Jan 7- Feb 11 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531404-02 |
| Wed | Feb 18- Mar 25 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531404-03 |
| Wed | Feb 18- Mar 25 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531404-04 |
| Wed | Apr 15- May 20 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531404-05 |
| Wed | Apr 15- May 20 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531404-06 |
Nature School: For Footprint Fridays
Each Friday, our Footprint Fridays explorers will learn about animals through tracking activities, hikes, stories, and creative projects. Each month features a new theme, guiding children to discover the wildlife around them while building observation skills, curiosity, and a sense of adventure in nature. (CC)
AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Jess
Jan/Feb Theme: Tiny Tracks & Talons
Feb/Mar Theme: Mighty Steps
Apr/May Theme: Tracks on our Trails
| DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE | CODE |
| Fri | Jan 9- Feb 13 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531405-01 |
| Fri | Jan 9- Feb 13 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531405-02 |
| Fri | Feb 20- Mar 27 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531405-03 |
| Fri | Feb 20- Mar 27 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531405-04 |
| Fri | Apr 17- May 22 | 12:45-2:15pm | $126/$144 | 531405-05 |
| Fri | Apr 17- May 22 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $75 | 531405-06 |