Winter Chilly Fest - Skokie Park District

Early Childhood Nature ProgramsNature NeighborsYour child is invited to explore the many wonders of the pond, prairie andwoodland “neighborhoods” in winter and will be introduced to some ofthe amazing animal neighbors that live there. Activities change seasonallyand include games, stories, songs and craft projects to help your youngdiscoverer get to know the exciting world outdoors. Snacks are provided.Weather permitting; a major portion of each class will take place outside.Participants must be the age listed on or before the first class.Age: 4 - 5 Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N440421-01 Tu 1/10-3/13 9:30-11:30A $155 $194440421-02 Tu 1/10-3/13 1:15-3:15P $155 $194440421-03 W 1/11-3/14 9:30-11:30A $155 $194440421-04 W 1/11-3/14 1:15-3:15P $155 $194Nature Fun & FrolicWith the holiday frenzy over and the season of snow settling in, thetime is perfect for you and your 2-year-old to participate in a natureprogram at Emily Oaks Nature Center! Channel the energy of yourchild into fun, active explorations of the winter season. You’ll learn firsthandhow to nurture your child’s inborn sense of wonder and curiosityin the outdoors and have fun yourself while singing songs, findingwinter wonders, meeting animal puppets, and creating themed crafts.Weather permitting, a major portion of each class will be spent outside.Participants must be 2 years old on or before the first class. No class:1/16, 2/10, 2/11 and 2/13.Age: 2 Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N440511-01 M 1/9-3/19 10-11A $95 $119440511-02 F 1/13-3/16 10-11A $95 $119440511-03 Sa 1/14-3/17 9-10A $95 $119Young ExplorersChildren love to play outdoors and winter is no exception! You and yourYoung Explorer are invited to revel in the winter wonderland at Emily OaksNature Center while using your senses to explore the fascinating world ofnature. Make Snow Catchers to see the wonders of snowflakes, search fordabs of color in the winter wonderland, and use a View Finder to spy signsof winter animals. Activities change seasonally. Weather permitting, a majorportion of each class will take place outdoors. Participants must be 3 yearsold on or before the first class. No class: 1/26 and 2/11.Age: 3 Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N440621-01 Th 1/12-3/15 10-11A $95 $119440621-02 Th 1/12-3/15 1:30-2:30P $95 $119440621-03 Sa 1/14-3/17 11A-12P $95 $119Nature WarblersThe Nature Warblers are singin’ and boppin’ along with the melodiesof nature tunes and music at Emily Oaks Nature Center! Join us forsongs about animals and the outdoors, and make simple instruments totake home. Music and motion activities include finger plays, marchingand dancing, the use of streamers and parachutes, clapping to keep thebeat, and singing along. Weather permitting, each class will concludeoutdoors. No class: 2/12.Age: 2 - 4 Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N440721-01 Su 1/8-3/11 10:30-11:30A $95 $119Fireside StorytimePut on your pajamas and bring your favorite blanket or sleeping bagfor Fireside Storytime at Emily Oaks! Enjoy a flickering fire indoorswhile hearing non-frightening bedtime stories and singing nature songs.Snacks and beverages provided. This special storytime is for preschoolersand a grown-up of their choice. Fee is per child.Ages: 3 - 5 Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N442121-01 Sa 2/18 6:30-7:30P $7 $9Summer Camp Open House, January 11 (See page 58).Early ChildhoodWinter 2011-12| 57