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| Preschool
Discovery Programs
Audubon
Preschool Discovery programs will lead you and your
child into the wonders of the natural world through direct, hands-on
exploration and play. Tailored to your child’s developmental level
and personal interests, we will learn about nature through free play,
stories, songs, movement, natural crafts and games. Throughout each
session, we will sharpen our senses and develop our language and social
skills. From week to week, we will build upon our discoveries. Many
of our direct experiences will come from play and activities outside
on our Gilsland Farm sanctuary, so please have your child prepared each
day to spend a portion of the time outdoors.
Download
our 2010-2011 brochure.
To register for any of these
programs, call (207) 781-2330, ext. 209.
2010-2011 Family Fun
Ages 2 through 6 with
parent or guardian Infant and toddler siblings up to 2 are welcome at
no charge.
Maximum of three children
per adult. Bring your young family to participate in one hour of playful
activities designed to encourage fun, self-discovery, confidence and
a budding awareness of the natural world.
$70/member, $105/nonmember
Session 1
Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.
September 14-October 26
Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
or 11 a.m.-noon
September 15-October 27
Session 2
Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.
November 20-December 14
Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
or 11 a.m.-noon
November 21-December 15
Session 3
Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.
January 4-February 15
Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
or 11 a.m.-noon
January 5-February 16
Session 4
Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.
March 1-April 12
Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
or 11 a.m.-noon
March 2-April 13
Session 5
Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.
April 26-June 7
Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
or 11 a.m.-noon
April 27-June 8
2010-2011 Curious Cubs
Ages 3 through 6 drop-off
program
There will be plenty of time during our mornings together to investigate
the mysteries beyond the orchard at our Gilsland Farm sanctuary.
$105/member, $158/nonmember
Session 1
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-noon
September 14-October 26
Session 2
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-noon
November 20-December 14
Session 3
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-noon
January 4-February 15
Session 4
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-noon
March 1-April 12
Session 5
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-noon
April 26-June 7
2010-2011 Good Night Nature
Ages 2 through 6 with
parent or guardian
Infant and toddler siblings
up to age two are welcome at no charge. Join us for this gentle
hour based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in
your pajamas but be prepared to venture outdoors on occasion. We will
play, sing, create art and have a snack before you head home to sleep.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 p.m.
$10/member, $15/nonmember
October 19: When the
Moon is High
November 16: Time to
Say Goodnight
December 21: Night Tree
January 18: Snowmen
at Night
February 15: Sleep Black
Bear Sleep
March 15: The Big Yawn
April 19: Forest Bright
Forest Night
May 17: Firefly Night
Meet The Educator:
Cathy Stivers has been teaching
in public and private schools, preschools, camps and organizations including
Maine Audubon for over twenty years. She combines her love of young
children with her passion for sharing the natural world. She has a Masters
of Science in Teaching and is certified in Wilderness First Aid and
CPR.
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PRESCHOOL
Discovery Programs
Ages 2-6
Family Fun
Ages 3-5
Curious Cubs
Ages 2-6
Good Night
Nature
Registration
Information
Advance registration is required
for all preschool programs. Stop by Gilsland
Farm Audubon Center or call (207) 781-2330, ext. 209, to register.
- Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
- Cancellations: a refund can only be issued when a replacement is
found minus a $10 cancellation fee. If Maine Audubon cancels a program,
a full refund will be issued.
- Classes are limited to 10 children.
- All programs spend a portion of each class outside; please be prepared
for the day’s weather.
- For classes with parent participation, we ask that parents bring
only the child participating in the program.
Emergency Weather
Conditions and Maine Audubon Preschool Programs
Occasionally, severe weather
will alter our usual preschool program schedule. If Maine Audubon's
buildings are closed due to inclement weather, all programs are cancelled
during the closed period. Please note that we may close for only a portion
of the day, depending on the storm. If our buildings are open, unusually
severe weather conditions can force the cancellation of a program for
that day. The decision to cancel classes will not necessarily
match the decision of local schools.You will need to call.
To find out if Gilsland Farm
Nature Center is open to the public call 781-2330.
Classes will not be held if the nature center is closed.
To find out if preschool classes
have been cancelled, even if the nature center itself is open, you will
need to dial 781-2330 ext. 223 after 8 a.m.
In the case of a weather cancellation,
Maine Audubon will automatically give all preschool program participants
a credit for the cost of that day that can be used when registering
for any future programs (even non-preschool programs). Please note that
when you do sign up for a future program you will need to remind our
registrars that you have a credit. This credit will expire after one
year. As always, please make a decision for yourself about whether the
roads in your area are safe for driving. Thank you.
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