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Children's Programs

Children's Programs
Led by Director of Children's Programs, Todd DuPont.
Recommended for ages 4-10, parents are welcome to participate.

Members $14, Non-members $20, unless otherwise noted.
To register for classes or for more information call 203-322-6971.

Classes are held in the Education Center.



2nd Grade Science Odyssey

During the month of May 2010 Stamford public school 2nd grade students will visit the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens for a program on flowering plants and pollination. Students will learn the parts of a flower, work with microscopes, check out our bee hives and explore our blooming gardens. We are so excited to host this wonderful program!

Schedule

Westover Magnet Elementary School
April 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th

Davenport Ridge Elementary School
May 6th and 7th

Hart Magnet Elementary School
May 10th and 13th

Roxbury Elementary School
May 21st, 24th and 25th

Stillmeadow Elementary School
May 26th and 28th

Summer Camp 2010

Summer Camp 2010
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens will not be hosting a summer camp this year as we are about to start renovations on our Education Center. Instead, we will be offering on site nature programs on Fridays throughout the summer. We look forward to offering camp next year in our brand new Children's Classroom and Education Center.

For more information about single day programs call Director of Children's Education, Todd DuPont at 203-322-6971 ext. 17.

Friday Summer Nature Days for Children

Friday Summer Nature Days for Children
Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 20, 27
9am - 12noon, Ages 5-10

July Topics:

July 9th: Insects
July 16th: Edible Gardening
July 23rd: Pond Exploration
July 30th: Birds and Birding

August Topics

August 20th: Rainforest Ecology
August 27th: Nature Art

This summer we are offering exciting outdoor programs on Fridays. Each day children will be engaged in a new theme including vegetable gardening, pond ecology, birding, rainforest and tropical plants and composting. Children always have a great time exploring the Arboretum's diverse 91-acre property.

Nature days are led by Todd DuPont, Director of Children's Education.
Cost per day: Members $25, Non-members $40
To register your child call 203-322-6971. No walk-ins will be accepted.