What animals, insects, and plants share your neighborhood? Meet the ones that live in Lyman Woods! Join us for this always popular after school program especially designed to introduce young children to nature and science. Watch the seasons change and discover a new nature theme each week to learn what makes nature so special. Each week we’ll explore nature through stories, hikes, outdoor explorations and fun crafts! Dress for the weather and to get messy during nature play. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. We explore different nature themes each session, so register for both! A mid- class snack will be served. Age:
YOUTH PROGRAMS Nature Neighbors
4 - 6 years Dates m/M: 5/10
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
Day Time Fee
384012-01 Session I 2/7 - 3/20 TU 9:30 - 11:15 am $70/child 348012-02 Session I 2/8 - 3/21 W 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child 384012-03 Session I 2/9 - 3/22 TH 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child 384012-04 Session II 4/3 - 5/15 TU 9:30 - 11:15 am $70/child 384012-05 Session II 4/4 - 5/16 W 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child 384012-06 Session II 4/5 - 5/17 TH 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child
Coyote Club
Find your inner wild child! This afterschool program picks up where Nature Neighbors leaves off. Young explorers dig deeper into nature and science all while exploring the woods, prairies and wetlands of Lyman Woods. Coyote Club offers children the benefit of much needed and very valuable time spent exploring the outdoors after a long day at school. Coyote Club introduces and reinforces age- appropriate nature and science concepts through outdoor exploration and hands-on discovery. Dress for the weather and to get messy. Class begins with an after school snack. We explore different topics each session, so register for both! Grade:
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
1st - 3rd Dates
Day
384008-01 2/7 - 3/20 TU 384008-02 4/3 - 5/15 TU
The Scoop on Poop
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
7 - 9 years Date
384029-01 2/11
Day SA
m/M: 5/10 Time
Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8/child
m/M: 5/12 Time
Fee
3:15 - 5:00 pm $70/child 3:15 - 5:00 pm $70/child
Discover the fascinating world of scat! Winter is the perfect time to search for the signs of animals in the woods, and that includes the ever captivating scat. Find out what you can learn from scat and scent markings as you practice your poop detective skills! Dress to go outdoors and wear your winter gear. Age:
New!
Lyman Woods and the Belmont Prairie Arctic Adventures
New Morning Session!
Learn about the animals that make their home in the cold arctic regions, and how they survive the frigid weather. Have some fun with arctic legends, games, and a craft indoors, and then head out to see which animals make Lyman Woods their winter home! In case of inclement weather, the program may be held indoors. Dress to go outdoors! Age:
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
4 - 6 years Date
384030-01 2/18
Day SA
Spring Break Camp
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
6/12 Age
Date Day Time
384015-01 4 - 6 years 3/27 - 3/28 TU & W 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 384015-02 7 - 9 years 3/27 - 3/28 TU & W 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 384015-03 4 - 6 years 3/27 - 3/28 TU & W 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Hop to it and discover the exciting changes a frog goes through in its lifetime. Search for some of our local frogs and toads down at the pond, and join in some froggy fun with games, crafts and outdoor activities. Dress to get messy! Age:
Leap Frogs
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
4 - 6 years Date
384031-01 5/12
Day SA
Stream Stomping
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
7 - 9 years Date
343032-01 5/19
Day SA
Need help earning your merit badges? Our certified Merit Badge Counselors can help! Our Merit Badge Counselors guide you through the badge requirements and you’ll learn everything you need to know to earn your badge. Please read your merit badge book before the program and bring it with you along with your blue card signed by your unit leader. Dress to be outdoors, and bring a lunch, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellent. Age:
Boy Scout Saturdays
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
Boy Scouts Topic
384023-01 Wilderness Skills 3/17 384023-02 Soil & Water Conservation
m/M: 4/12 scouts Date Day Time 4/14
Fee
SA 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $25 SA 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $25
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m/M: 5/10 Time
Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8/child
m/M: 4/8 Time
Fee 9:30 - 11:00 am $8/child
Discover how the streams come alive in the spring! Head out in search of frogs, turtles, muskrats, herons and many other animals that live in a watery world. Using nets, dip in to find aquatic critters! Dress to get wet and muddy. Age:
New! New!
m/M: 5/10 Time
Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8/child
Go outside after a long winter! Spend your spring break discovering all of the changes that happen at Lyman Woods during the exciting spring season! Each day of camp includes fun crafts, games, outdoor adventures and a mid-camp snack. Dress to be outdoors and to get muddy and wet. m/M:
Fee: $30/child
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