Child Programs And Camps

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Explore, discover, and have fun at Lindsay! These programs are discovery-based and include hands-on activities and introductions to live animals. Experience the natural world — online and in the field.

Homeschool: Experimenting with Adaptations (Grades 1st-3rd)

Monday, December 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am , , ,

Homeschool for grades 1-3 Dive into the science of animal adaptations and anatomy – including a dissection! Our experienced education specialists guide and engage students while exploring subjects through critical questions, discussion, observation, and investigation. Through individual and small group work, students learn scientific principles at a pace that matches their learning abilities.  The homeschool (more…)

Homeschool: Experimenting with Adaptations (Grades 4th-6th)

Monday, December 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am , , ,

Homeschool for grades 4-6 Dive into the science of animal adaptations and anatomy– including a dissection!  Our experienced education specialists guide and engage students while exploring subjects through critical questions, discussion, observation, and investigation. Through individual and small group work, students learn scientific principles at a pace that matches their learning abilities.  The homeschool program (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Winter Wildlife

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

Visit Lindsay Wildlife Experience each month outside of regular hours!  Tiny Tuesday is a special day for children ages 2–5 to play and learn along with an adult caregiver. Explore the natural world on this themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us and learn what animals do in the winter (more…)

Homeschool: Weather and Water (Grades 4th-6th)

Monday, January 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am , , ,

Homeschool for grades 4-6 Discover the essential connections between water, weather, climate, and wildlife. Through outdoor exploration, and live animal studies, students will appreciate water’s vital role in our world. Guided by education specialists, they’ll engage in discussions, observations, and investigations, applying their knowledge to big-picture topics like weather and climate. Working individually and in (more…)

Homeschool: Weather and Water (Grades 1st-3rd)

Monday, January 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am , , ,

Homeschool for grades 1-3 (ages 6 & up) Discover the essential connections between water, weather, climate, and wildlife. Through outdoor exploration, and live animal studies, students will appreciate water’s vital role in our world. Guided by education specialist, they’ll engage in discussions, observations, and investigations, applying their knowledge to big-picture topics like weather and climate. (more…)

Preschool: Happy Hibernators

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am , , ,

How do animals stay warm and safe in the winter? Learn about hibernation and other ways animals handle winter in this very “cool” series of workshops. Our preschool classes are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Enroll for individual workshops or enroll for the full series of all (more…)

Junior Naturalist Experiences: Splendid Salamanders

Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am , , , , ,

Workshop: 4-6 years old  Do your kids axolotl questions about axolotls, newts, and salamanders? Well, axolotls and newts are a type of salamander! In this one-hour workshop, students will meet one of Lindsay’s live California tiger salamander ambassadors in order to make observations about these amphibians. Participants will learn about their lifecycle, adaptations, and why (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Puddles and Plants

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

Visit Lindsay Wildlife Experience each month outside of regular hours!  Tiny Tuesday is a special day for children ages 2–5 to play and learn along with an adult caregiver. Explore the natural world on this themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us and learn what animals make the wetlands home (more…)