Nature Kids Science Classes

Now registering!

Classes: meet weekly for 1 hour each.
Members Cost: $40 per month
Non-Members Cost: $50 per month
Members Drop-In Fee $12.50 per class
Non-Members Drop-In Fee $14 per class
Space Available Basis but Must Pre-Register!

For more information and to register call (559)-251-5533 or download the registration form and mail it in with your first month's payment.
We believe that learning comes by DOING! That's why our investigations are HANDS-ON! Real animals and objects, storytelling and dramatic play, music, and games are some of the ways your child will experience science in these fun, hands-on classes.

January:

Burley Bears

Bears are one of nature's most fascinating creatures! This month, we'll learn all about the basic anatomy of a bear and where they live. Through fun, hands-on activities, children will learn about hibernation, and how a mother bear raises her cubs. They'll also learn about the difference in size of bear hands and feet compared to their own hands and feet. Finally, we'll conclude the class with a teddy bear picnic with our favorite teddy bears!

We'll explore, learn and create using all our senses!

February:

Animal Defenses

Animals have a number of natural defense mechanisms to help protect them from other creatures in the wild. This month, children will learn about four very different animal defenses. In our first class, we'll study the defenses used by the dinosaurs long ago, including plate amour, horns, and spikes. Our second session will focus on poisonous animals and how their bright colors can warn predators to stay away. Finally, we'll learn about animals that hide through creative play, and how animals that camouflage themselves are different from those that hide.

Class schedules are as follows:
January - February: Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:30 am