The Nature Center can create special programs for your home school group. 

Explore the wonders of our woods, fields, and stream.

Each class will investigate a different aspect of a central theme, complete with hands-on experiments & plenty of time outdoors.

Classes comply with CT State Sceince Standards for Pre-K to Grade 2

To learn more or to schedule a program,
email us at rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org or call 860.693.0263

EXPLORING TOGETHER  
Program for children 3 & under with a Caregiver

  Spend some time hiking and bonding with your little one,
while forging an appreciation for nature.

Limit: 10 children

Participants should dress for the weather and hiking

Parents must be masked when inside the building,
when outside and able to be socially distanced they may remove the mask. ​

$12 Members / $16 Non-members per class

Sign up for individual class

PROGRAMS WILL RETURN IN THE SPRING

Required forms:  Covid Waiver, Photo Release.

Have a question or problem registering online?
Please feel free to contact us at 860-693-0263
or via email to rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org )

DISCOVER DAYS PROGRAMS 
Program for children 5 to 12 years

Winter Wonders

 Our Friday afternoon drop-off program is a great way
for children ages 5 to 12 years old
to enjoy the outdoors!

Friday afternoons   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Due to illness all around us, we are postponing
the start of this program until February 4th 

 Winter Session: February 4, 11,18, 25 

As we learn about the natural world around us, we will be exploring
the trails in Werner’s woods, meeting resident RBNC animals,
experimenting, crafting, and playing games.
 
This class will be held outdoors so please
dress appropriately for the weather and for exploration. 

$55 members/$65 nonmember per session

Limit: 10 Children

Click here to register

Required forms:
Covid Waiver, Medical , Photo Release

Due to limited capacity, we request that you cancel
at least 48 hours before your scheduled class.
This gives us the opportunity to fill your spot.
You may cancel by phone by calling 860-693-0263.

Classes are nonrefundable. Have a question or problem registering online?

Please feel free to contact us at 860-693-0263or via email to rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org.

SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS 

Winter Adventurers
Vacation Program for Grades K - 5
February 21 & 22
9 am to Noon

Fun with snow and ice, animal tracking and, depending upon weather conditions,
maple sugaring will be part of this two-day vacation program.

Daily Rate:
$50 per day members
$60 per day nonmembers

To register for February 21, click here

To register for February 22, click here

MASKS & PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Required forms:
Covid Waiver, Medical , Photo Release