Outdoor Explorations for Homeschoolers

During the 2011-2012 school year the Kalamazoo Nature Center will offer a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12.
Program sessions are offered once a month on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Weather permitting, all programs have an outdoor portion at the Nature Center.

Update: The Homeschool Boy Scout Merit Badge Program (ages 13-18) has been cancelled for Fall 2011 due to low enrollment. The program will be offered beginning January 2012-April 2012, Wednesdays ONLY, from 1-3 pm if there is enough interest. NOTE: You must be a registered Boy Scout to register for this program. For more information on the Homeschool Boy Scout Program, click here.  If you are interested in participating in this program, please call Pete Stobie 381-1574 X 15 or email him.
 

Winter Closings:

Home School Programs will be cancelled if Plainwell Public Schools are cancelled. If programs are cancelled due to weather, they will be rescheduled for the following week. School Closings at WWMT.com

2011-2012 Programs
Rate for programs February 2011 - April 2012:
Members $19.50, Non-Members $25.50

Click Here for Program descriptions. 

• Programs begin PROMPTLY at 1 p.m. and last 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on child’s age.
• A portion of most programs will be held outdoors, so please dress appropriately.
• Handouts will be available as appropriate.
• Non-participating family members are welcome to remain at the Interpretive Center at no additional cost.
• You must pre-register — no walk-ins, please!

• Please bring in a signed copy of the registration form to your program. Click Here for a printable form.

Please click on the appropriate program below to register online.  

NOTE: Classes listed below are still available for registration.  All other class sessions are currently at capacity. 

Thursday Ages 7-9

Wednesday Ages 10-12

 Call 269-381-1574 x23 with program questions.