EDUCATING YOUNG NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
Education is a core pillar of our mission, and we are committed to strengthening environmental literacy in our community and beyond. Since 1972, we have offered recurring programs for children, along with special events for all ages.
Our youth offerings include a year-long After-School Program, a nine-week Summer Program, and engaging school-break sessions. All educational programs are led by a trained naturalist and incorporate engaging activities in the natural world. Explore these programs and register your children for an unforgettable learning experience in our living classroom.
Limited scholarships are available for our youth programs. Contact info@closternaturecenter.org with scholarship inquiries.
YOUTH PROGRAMS AT CNC
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SUMMER PROGRAM
Enjoy hands-on adventures across our 136 acres of ponds, streams, meadows, and forests. Children will hike scenic trails, wade into freshwater habitats, meet our animal ambassadors, investigate the wonders of nature, play engaging outdoor games, and build confidence in the natural world, all in a supportive group setting.
June - August
Children ages 4-14
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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Experience adventures in our living classroom and forest reserve, encounters with our animal ambassadors, and games and activities in a group setting, all of which is designed to foster environmental literacy in our attendees.
Fall, Winter, and Spring
Children ages 4-14