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Thursday April 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground -April: Life cycles Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum - Feb/March Session - Lego Adventures February/March - Lego Adventures - Get Your Lego Game On!Are you a Lego master? If so, it’s time to show off your skills! Each week we present a new building challenge: From skyscrapers to zoos, bridges to airports, malls to main streets, and everything in between! First, our Right Brain Curriculum instructors will review the history of what we are about to build: How airports graduated from landing strips to vast travel networks or how aeroelasticity explains why the Tacoma bridge nicknamed “Galloping Gertie” collapsed. Then, it’s time to build! You will create a model of each structure out of an enormous assortment of provided Legos, then present your creation as we photograph and document it. Learning and Legos: Now that’s an adventure!Who: Grades 1 - 4When: Thursdays after school for a 6 week session. (See Dates Below).Where: Peabody  Mill Environmental Center - 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $190R, $210NR**Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC.  Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.**** A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this course.**

Wednesday April 9, 2025
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Early Release - PMEC Explorers - Early Release - PMEC Explorers (3 Month Bundle) Come join us and enjoy an afternoon of fun and exploring at Peabody Mill Environmental Center.  We will explore the amazing hiking trails, play games and make crafts.  On early release Wednesdays we will pick up the explorers from Wilkins and bring them to PMEC for an afternoon of fun in nature! WHO: Grades 1-4 WHEN: Early Release Days - September 10th,October 9th, December 11th, January 8th, February 12th, April 9th, May 14th WHERE: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst FEE: $35R, $40NR  **Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC.  Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.** Sample Schedule: 11:30 AM - Pick Up at Wilkins 12:00 PM - Arrive at PMEC 12:00PM- 12:15PM - Snack and bathroom break.12:15PM to 1:15PM -  Head out onto the trails for a fun weekly activity, exploring habitats, fort building, learning about animals at PMEC. 1:15 PM - Head back to PMEC 1:15PM-2:15PM-  Options of Lego challenges, Gaga Ball, nature crafts, quiet homework time 2:30PM - Pick UpPlease pick up on time. Any student remaining past 2:30pm will be billed a late fee.  A minimum of 6 participants is needed to run this program.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Early Release - PMEC Explorers - Early Release - PMEC Explorers (April) Come join us and enjoy an afternoon of fun and exploring at Peabody Mill Environmental Center.  We will explore the amazing hiking trails, play games and make crafts.  On early release Wednesdays we will pick up the explorers from Wilkins and bring them to PMEC for an afternoon of fun in nature! WHO: Grades 1-4 WHEN: Early Release Days - September 10th,October 9th, December 11th, January 8th, February 12th, April 9th, May 14th WHERE: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst FEE: $35R, $40NR  **Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC.  Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.** Sample Schedule: 11:30 AM - Pick Up at Wilkins 12:00 PM - Arrive at PMEC 12:00PM- 12:15PM - Snack and bathroom break.12:15PM to 1:15PM -  Head out onto the trails for a fun weekly activity, exploring habitats, fort building, learning about animals at PMEC. 1:15 PM - Head back to PMEC 1:15PM-2:15PM-  Options of Lego challenges, Gaga Ball, nature crafts, quiet homework time 2:30PM - Pick UpPlease pick up on time. Any student remaining past 2:30pm will be billed a late fee.  A minimum of 6 participants is needed to run this program.

Thursday April 10, 2025
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground -April: Life cycles Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR

Tuesday April 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Homeschool Science Classes - Homeschool Science Class- April Homeschool Science Classes Welcome to Homeschool Science Class! We are thrilled to be kicking off the Fall school year with an exciting Homeschool curriculum. This year PMEC will be offering science classes once a month on Tuesday.  The structure for each session includes, one hour science education and one hour play/social interaction. The classes will  be divided by age during the first hour. Ages may combine for the second hour of various team building games and group activities.Please find below an outline of what we planned for each month. Hope you can join us!Who: Ages 5-7yrs & 8-10yrsWhat: Home School Science ClassesWhere: PMEC 66 Brook Rd Amherst, NH 03031 – Weather allowing, classes will be held outside.When: The 3rd Tuesday of every month - from 9:00am - 11:00am * This is a drop off class * We will need a minimum of 6 students students* All classes will have an element of outdoor time. September - Exploring Mini Beasts — Join us as we learn about small invertebrates living in our pond at PMEC.  Students will become pond biologists and use nets and buckets and take a closer look into the pond life and what makes  up a healthy ecosystem.October - Exploring Physics — We will learn about Newton's first law of motion and explore concepts like gravity, drag and impact.  Students will design and make their own device for our egg drop challenge!!!November - Genetics/Heritability — Have you ever wondered why some dogs have floppy ears and some have pointy? Come learn about genes and heritability through man's best friend dogs! Learn how dogs are helping humans fight diseases.December – Owls/Winter birds -Join us as we explore these birds of prey along with other winter birds. We’ll talk about their physical characteristics and habitats. We will dissect owl pellets to see if we can identify what animals the owls have been eating and their place in the food web. January- Animal Tracking -We will explore how to identify animals by their tracks, understand how animals move, and learn about what animals are still awake in the woods near us during the winter months. Feb- Exploring the color red, Red Science -Celebrating the colors red and pink for Valentine’s Day join us as we do some fun science experiments that involve shades of red and pink. March- St. Patrick Day STEM Join us in celebrating St Patrick's Day with fun STEM-based challenges. We will use the lore of leprechauns and gold to do fun science activities.April- Spring into AprilThe last class will be an end-of-year celebration of our PMEC homeschool Science classes. We will explore what changes occur during the transition from winter to spring.

Wednesday April 16, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Spring Explorers- Afterschool Program - Spring Explorers - Afterschool Program Let's get outside and explore the wonders of Spring! This is a four week program that is packed with Spring fun and exploration. Spring is a season of change so each week we will pick a new topic about spring and what’s happening with the animals and woods around us!  We will explore the topic and the trails to see what changes in nature we can find!Who: Grades 1 - 4 When: Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 16, April 23Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pmWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $95R, $110NRTransportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary School to PMEC. Remember to register your child within the “Pick-up-Patrol” system through the Wilkins website.Sample Schedule:2:30 PM- Pick up at Wilkins2:40 PM- Arrive at PMEC2:45- Grab snack and then head outside. Out on the trails we will engage in a fun weekly activity, Spring related! Activities will include games/physical activities,shelter building, outdoor skills, exploring animal habitats and experiencing what's changing and happening in the woods at PMEC during the springtime!3:45- 4:00 pm - Head back to PMEC4-4:30- Options: Gaga Ball, Weekly Nature Craft Project, Quiet homework time4:30-Pick up * Please pick up on time. Any student remaining past 4:30pm will be billed a late fee.  * A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this program.

Thursday April 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground -April: Life cycles Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR

Wednesday April 23, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Spring Explorers- Afterschool Program - Spring Explorers - Afterschool Program Let's get outside and explore the wonders of Spring! This is a four week program that is packed with Spring fun and exploration. Spring is a season of change so each week we will pick a new topic about spring and what’s happening with the animals and woods around us!  We will explore the topic and the trails to see what changes in nature we can find!Who: Grades 1 - 4 When: Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 16, April 23Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pmWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $95R, $110NRTransportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary School to PMEC. Remember to register your child within the “Pick-up-Patrol” system through the Wilkins website.Sample Schedule:2:30 PM- Pick up at Wilkins2:40 PM- Arrive at PMEC2:45- Grab snack and then head outside. Out on the trails we will engage in a fun weekly activity, Spring related! Activities will include games/physical activities,shelter building, outdoor skills, exploring animal habitats and experiencing what's changing and happening in the woods at PMEC during the springtime!3:45- 4:00 pm - Head back to PMEC4-4:30- Options: Gaga Ball, Weekly Nature Craft Project, Quiet homework time4:30-Pick up * Please pick up on time. Any student remaining past 4:30pm will be billed a late fee.  * A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this program.

Monday April 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Woodland Warriors - Woodland Warriors Become a Woodland Warrior camper and join us for a day of fun in nature.  Campers will play games, explore trails and venture to find small hidden creatures in the woods! After exploring and playing, campers will build and create their very own woodland fairy house to take home.  Do not miss out on this incredible adventure and opportunity to earn your badge and become a Woodland Warrior Camper!Who: Children ages K - 5 gradeWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental CenterWhen: April 28th & 29th, 9:00am to 4:00 pmFee Daily: Res: $140; Non Res: $160 We will need a minimum of 6 campers and maximum of  24 campers.

Tuesday April 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Woodland Warriors - Woodland Warriors Become a Woodland Warrior camper and join us for a day of fun in nature.  Campers will play games, explore trails and venture to find small hidden creatures in the woods! After exploring and playing, campers will build and create their very own woodland fairy house to take home.  Do not miss out on this incredible adventure and opportunity to earn your badge and become a Woodland Warrior Camper!Who: Children ages K - 5 gradeWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental CenterWhen: April 28th & 29th, 9:00am to 4:00 pmFee Daily: Res: $140; Non Res: $160 We will need a minimum of 6 campers and maximum of  24 campers.

Wednesday April 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Safe Sitter® Babysitting Training Course (Ages 11-15) - Safe Sitter 1 Day Workshop April 30, 2025 Why take a safe sitter course?Safe Sitter® is a medically-accurate, up-to-date babysitting course that teaches young teens life and safety skills. This course includes a copy of The Official Safe Sitter® Babysitter's Handbook for each registered participant which they will bring along on all accepted babysitting jobs.After completing this course you will have knowledge in the following areas:S- skills for airway rescueA- Awareness of the responsibilities of child careF- Focus on injury prevention and personal safetyE- Elementary knowledge of the ages and stages of child developmentS- Systematic approach to injury managementI- Introductory interviewing and business skillsT- Techniques for basic child careT- Techniques for behavior managementE- Ethical and compassionate babysitter conductR- Raised awareness of personal limitations and the importance of summoning help promptlyProgram DetailsWho: Boys and Girls ages 11-15 (must be 11 by the start date of the program)What: Safe Sitter® Babysitter training courseWhere: PMEC- 66 Brook Rd Amherst, NH 03031When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pmFee: $85R $95NRMin: 6 Max: 18--Course includes a participation manual, all necessary tests, and a graduation certificate after the course has been completed.