CHILD
NATURE CLASS FOR CHILDREN 3-5
CHILD
New!
FIRST STEPS
DANCE CLASSES
are designed to introduce children to the Uncle Ikes NATURE PROGRAMS
fundamental skills of dance at a cost and The purpose of the Uncle Ikes program is to give children the
time commitment that is minimal to opportunity to learn about Iowa's natural resources, environment
parents. All classes are led by Jennifer
and outdoor recreation. It is hoped that children who attend will
McCullough, an instructor who has taught
gain an increased awareness about the earth and will learn to
dance for over 12 years. Let your child
make responsible environmental decisions as they grow. Non-
learn basic dance movements in a non-
residents of West Des Moines are eligible to register for these
threatening, recreational environment!
programs at the same time residents are allowed to
register. These programs are co-sponsored by
POM-POM CLASS is designed to
WDM Parks and Recreation, Polk County
teach your child basic dance movements that
Conservation Board and the Izaak Walton
involve the ever-exciting use of pom-poms.
League Des Moines Chapter.
Each registrant will receive a set of pom-poms
and a long sleeve t-shirt with their registration. A
total of 6 classes will be taught, including a short
performance on the last night of class.
DATES: Mondays, September 14 – October 19
NATURE FRIENDS - PRESCHOOLERS EXPLORING NATURE
TIME: 6 – 6:30pm Nature Class for children 3-5 with an adult
PROGRAM #: 10627 We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time,
guided exploration, and art activities. Snacks will be provided.
TIME: 6:45 – 7:15pm
PROGRAM #: 10618
NEW THIS YEAR – participate in a Park Passport Program. Attend five different
programs, each located at a different park and receive a Nature Friend Explorer pack.
LOCATION:
Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
Participants must record program name, location and date with the speaker’s initials on
AGES: 4 – 6
their passport. Turn the passport in at the office at Jester Park or Raccoon River Nature
FEE: $30
Lodge to receive your Nature Friend Explorer pack. One Nature Friend Explorer pack
per child please.
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Ages: 3 – 5 and adult Fee: $7
Date Topic Location Program #
Mon 8/24 Insects Ft. DSM Shelter #1 10252
Tues 9/8 Bats Brown’s Woods 10662
Mon 9/21 Prairie Maze and Butterflies Chichaqua Longhouse 10663
Tues 10/6 Leaves and Trees Pearson Park 10664
Mon 10/19 Owls Jester Park Equestrian Center 10665
Tuesday11/3 Winter Prep Raccoon River Nature Lodge 10666
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