Hands On Nature
Programs
Hands On Nature offers three types of educational outdoor nature classes for children:
After School Programs
Homeschooling Classes
Summer Programs
In addition, we offer Library Programs and One Time Classes, for groups such as boy scouts and girl scouts.
After School Programs run one afternoon a week for five weeks. We offer programs for all ages of children. Our preschool and kindergarten programs usually run from 1:30 - 3 pm. Our After School Elementary School programs usually run from 3:30 to 5:30. Students may take the bus directly here if they attend Berlin Memorial School, otherwise they may be dropped off by a parent or other adult. Fees for the after school program range from $75-100 a session and include all materials and a snack.
Homeschooling Classes are offered as a one-time or monthly program. Class size is kept between 6 and 10 people, so that each individual's interests can be met. Classes typically run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and cost $100 per semester for four classes or $30 per drop-in class.
Summer Programs are offered in one week sessions. In 2012 we are offering 2 morning programs, running from 9:30 to noon, and 2 full day programs running from 9:30 to 2 pm. Fees include all materials and a snack.
In each of our three programs, we hope to re-awaken the sense of awe, wonder, and curiosity in the natural world that children already have innately within them.
In addition to these three ongoing programs, we also offer
Library Programs: for libraries in Central Massachusetts. We offer one hour programs for children ages 3 and older, all related to our natural world. Contact us for more detailed information and a list of topics. Fees are $125/hour.
One Time Classes: for individuals or groups such as Brownies, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. These classes can be tailored to individual badges that the troops or dens are working toward. Fees vary depending on the program and the number of children attending.
We also offer Birthday Parties for children ages 3-15. Parties have a choice of themes and can be held here or in another location. Fees are $175 for up to 10 children and include a craft and all activities. Contact Hands On Nature for further information.
"May the great mystery of the Earth, make sunrise in your heart"
- old Sioux saying
Homeschooling Classes are offered as a one-time or monthly program. Class size is kept between 6 and 10 people, so that each individual's interests can be met. Classes typically run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and cost $100 per semester for four classes or $30 per drop-in class.
Summer Programs are offered in one week sessions. In 2012 we are offering 2 morning programs, running from 9:30 to noon, and 2 full day programs running from 9:30 to 2 pm. Fees include all materials and a snack.
In each of our three programs, we hope to re-awaken the sense of awe, wonder, and curiosity in the natural world that children already have innately within them.
In addition to these three ongoing programs, we also offer
Library Programs: for libraries in Central Massachusetts. We offer one hour programs for children ages 3 and older, all related to our natural world. Contact us for more detailed information and a list of topics. Fees are $125/hour.
One Time Classes: for individuals or groups such as Brownies, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. These classes can be tailored to individual badges that the troops or dens are working toward. Fees vary depending on the program and the number of children attending.
We also offer Birthday Parties for children ages 3-15. Parties have a choice of themes and can be held here or in another location. Fees are $175 for up to 10 children and include a craft and all activities. Contact Hands On Nature for further information.
"May the great mystery of the Earth, make sunrise in your heart"
- old Sioux saying
