Home school science enrichment

Home school science enrichment program for all school age students in three age groups. Includes BOTH month’s sessions, all handouts and equipment. One parent/guardian per family is required to attend. Classes fill up quickly, so reserve you space. Classes begin at promptly 2:00 PM! Both sessions will be held both indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

Cost: $10.00/student, $4.00/adult
Pre-register & PREPAY by: 8/15/09
Min: 5/age group
Max: 20
SPACE WILL NOT BE RESERVED UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID

To register or more information, call Karie Harding at 449-3777 or email at kharding@allencountyparks.org

Session 1: August 20

Beginner (grade 1-3)
Insects
The beginner group will be learning about Insects during this session. They will take a hike through the prairie hopefully finding exciting insects like preying mantis, caterpillars, butterflies and more.

Intermediate (grade 4-6)
Insects
This is a more advanced class looking at insects, we will be using taxonomic keys to identify insects as well as investigate what it takes to be an insect.

Advanced (grade 7-12)
Insects
This is a more advanced class looking at insects, we will be using taxonomic keys to identify insects as well as investigate what it takes to be an insect.

Session 2: September 17

Beginner (grade 1-3)
Tree ID
We will be hiking through the park figuring out the different kinds of trees can be found along the trails. We will use different ways to remember names, and will use a field guide to help us with the process.

Intermediate (grade 4-6)
Tree ID
This will be a more advanced hike through the nature preserve looking for trees, and using different tools to help us remember their names.

Advanced (grade 7-12)
Tree ID
This will be a more advanced hike through the nature preserve looking for trees, and using different tools to help us remember their names.