YOUNG EXPLORERS
 Kids love exploring nature while making new friends! Young children are natural scientists, truly curious about the world. Science for young children is not performing an experiment -- it's investigating everything around them. Investigation involves children observing, wondering, predicting, exploring, and explaining what they can and cannot see. In the world of a young child, science can really be found EVERYWHERE!
Young Explorers is divided into two age groups that are held simultaneously: Tiny Trekkers (ages 2 1/2 to 3) and Natural Wonders (ages 4 to 5). Parents/caregivers must stay for Tiny Trekkers.
Classes explore a science theme each week. The instructor leads fun, age-appropriate, interactive activities from several content areas including math, language, art, music, movement, and social and emotional development. Classes are held the second and fourth Friday from October through May, except on November 25 and December 23 due to holidays. Summer camp is offered during the summer months.
Can’t make it for the all the classes? Pick and choose your class schedule by registering for individual Young Explorers classes. Registration must be made in advance (no later than 10 days prior to the class) by calling Programs Coordinator Valerie Long at 302-658-9111, ext. 328. Payment for individual classes is due at the time of registration.
TIME:
Choose one of two class times:
Morning (10 – 11:15 a.m.)
Afternoon (1 – 2:15 p.m.)
COST:
Cost for all 14 classes:
Members: $140 per child
Non-members: $175 per child
Cost for individual classes:
Members: $12 per child
Non-members: $15 per child
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Tiny Trekkers classes for 2- and 3-year-olds are almost full, so online registration has ended. Please call 302-658-9111, ext. 328, for availability and registration.
Click here for MEMBER registration for Natural Wonders (if you are not currently a member, you can still use this link to become a member and save while registering for Young Explorers)
Click here for NON-MEMBER registration for Nature Wonders
Please note: Online registration for the full Young Exploers series has ended. Registration for individual classes remain open until 10 days prior to the class date or until the class is full.
REGISTER BY MAIL:
Click here to download the 2011-2012 Young Explorers brochure to register by mail.
2011-2012 TOPICS:
October 14 – Seasons: Fall – Observe and explore the wonderful changes that happen in nature during the autumn months.
October 28 – All About Trees – Learn why we need these “giant plants” all around us.
November 11 – Backyard Animals – Discover all the fun and interesting animals that can be found in your backyard. Some may surprise you!
December 9 – Dinosaurs – They were big, they were small, they were spiky, they were bumpy—and they are fun to learn about!
January 13 – Seasons: Winter – Investigate where all the animals go when it gets cold outside.
January 27 – Ice and Snow – The water cycle goes round and round and sometimes snowflakes fall to the ground. Find out why!
February 10 – Rainforest – Come take a trip into this unique habitat that has four layers and many cool animals.
February 24 – Nutrition – What do we need to eat every day to grow “big and strong?”
March 9 – My Body – What has two eyes, two legs, two arms, two ears, one nose, and one mouth?
March 23 – Seasons: Spring – As winter comes to an end, learn to look for clues that spring is on the way.
April 13 – Solar System – Discover the eight spinning planets that circle around the sun.
April 27 – Frogs and Toads – Yes, they are the similar – but also very different. Learn how!
May 11 – Oceans – Dive on in and meet all the fun and interesting creatures that live in the ocean.
May 25 – Seasons: Summer – Come and explore the critters found at the sunny seashore.
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