PeeWee Naturalists
Explore the Wonders of Winter with Your Pre-Schooler!
Join Cayuga Nature Center's PeeWee Naturalists 
Developmental aspects:
The PeeWee Naturalist program is for 3-5 year old children and their caregivers. Each class is expected to have 8-15 participating parent/child units, which allows us to plan activities emphasizing a variety of interactions between parents and their children, between the child and other adults, and between the children themselves. As element of each type of interaction is incorporated into each week's lesson plan.Getting in Touch With Nature:
We believe that an early exposure to a variety of aspects of the natural world not only enhances a child's comfort level in a variety of settings, but actually allows a child to develop a self-image that is well-integrated into our natural environment. Direct, sensory, experiences are important for pre-schoolers, and an area of emphasis for PeeWee programs. Activities may include touching live animals, plants and soil; using each of the senses to "experience" a tree or stream, smelling and tasting cool air, and more!Our Winter Course Will Feature:
- Week #1: "Ready for Winter" ...lets find out just what "winter" does in the woods.
- Week #2: "Winter Shelters" ...focuses on the need and use of shelter
- Week #3: "Winter Hawks" ...an introduction to the most visible creatures of winter.
- Week #4: "Snow" ...what is snow, and what can you do with it?
- Week #5: "Animal Defenses" ...camouflage and other strategies
- Week #6: "Animal Senses" ...do animals use the same senses that we do?
- Week #7: "Snow Tracking" ...winter is a great time to spy on animals!
- Week #8: "Winter Wonders" ...wrapping up all that we've learned.
Snacks:
Sugary, processed snacks have no place in nature! We'll focus on health, fun snacks that might just have some connection with our weekly theme.PeeWee Winter Sessions
Want to explore the natural wonders of winter with your child? The PeeWee Naturalist program is for 3-5 year old children and their caregivers. Stimulate the natural creativity and wonder of your child, as we explore connections with nature during the winter season at the Cayuga Nature Center. When the weather allows, we'll take winter hikes to spy on birds, visit chipmunks or sway with trees. When the weather doesn't cooperate, there's plenty to do inside. Healthy snacks, stories, games and take-home nature crafts are all part of the fun! Pre-registration is required.
Our eight week session begins in January, so don't delay!Your comments and questions are welcome! Please write us an email addressed to PeeWee@cayuganaturecenter.org.Thursdays: 9:30 - 11:00 am Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3**Cancelled** due to lack of interest Sundays: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Jan 9, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6 **Full** daily walk-ins possible Sundays: 11:00 - 12:30 pm **NEW** Jan 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6 fees pro-rated Spring Sessions starting Sundays in April, Dates and Themes to be announced.
- Fee: (per child, adult included) $70 CNC members; $90 non-members
- Pre-registration is required. Please register on our secure web server or contact us at 607-273-6260.
- Space is limited. Early registration is advised!
