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Summer Youth Programs

 

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Which groups should come to KNC Summer Youth Programs?
Your group, that's who!

Bring your group to KNC this summer and enjoy one of our exciting guided programs. Don't see what you want? Ask for a custom designed class! Scouts can earn badges! See the scouting page on the website for more program details and special fees. Interested in exploring on your own? You can visit our exhibits, enjoy the seasonal butterfly house and garden, and visit the young farm animals at the barn. Our self-guided hiking trails invite you to explore 1,100 acres of woods, meadows, and wetlands.  

Registration Information Minimize

 Group Fees:

Guided: $4.50 per person
Self-Guided: $3 per person

Guided and self-guided groups must pre-register seven days in advance.
Cancellations for non-weather related
reasons must be made 48 hours in advance or a $25 processing fee w
ill be charged.

To register, call (269) 381-1574 ex. 23

Our Guided Summer Youth Programs Minimize

Barn Critters 
Who lives in a barn?  It’s not just the usual farm animals!  Small wild animals also use the Nature Center’s big barn.  Meet real farm animals and learn about their favorite foods.  Pet our gentle pony, furry bunny and a goofy goat.  Then explore the area in search of the wild animals that find food and shelter in various nooks and crannies.  Ages 4-7.

Oregon Trail & Its Wild Wonders
Students will choose which possessions to take in the limited space of a covered wagon.  They will experience walking a dusty prairie trail and have the thrill of encountering new plants and animals.  A team building game will help them cross an imaginary river. 
Ages 6-10.

Fossil Hike
Fossil seashells and corals in Michigan?  You bet!  Learn how fossils are formed and why we find them here.  Hike to the Nature Center’s gravel pit and search for these buried
treasures from ancient times.  Ages 6-10.

Wonderful Wetlands
Hike to a marsh or river bottomland and learn about some fascinating wetland plants and animals.  Then catch some amazing critters from a pond or stream and observe their
adaptations to a watery world.  Ages 6 and up.

Pioneer Chores and Child’s Play
Life on a 19th century Michigan farm was hard work, but children did have time to play!  Youngsters will do chores at a log cabin and explore an old farm house.  Then they can test their wits with some old fashioned puzzles and try their big muscle skills with hoops and stilts.  Ages 6-10.

Survival Skills
If your children were lost in the woods, would they know what to do?  We’ll help your kids learn basic “lost proofing” skills, including how to make a shelter and how to lay a fire.  We’ll also practice basic map and compass reading.  Ages 8-12.

Incredible Insects
They live underwater, inside logs, and on top of leaves.  They pollinate our favorite flowers, and they even make yummy treats!  Some use blood for food, others prefer nectar.  Watch them up close and learn why insects are great to have around!  All ages.

Forest Family Album
Meet some giant trees, then look for the secret hiding places of the small creatures that live in our wonderful forest. Learn how animals use trees in all stages of a tree’s life. Ages 6-10.

Nature Games
Active games with a nature theme provide engaging learning experiences. Topics include birds, water, trees, and more. Available for groups of 50+. Ages 8-12.

Birds of Prey: X-Men of the Wild, Super Heroes of the Sky
Explore the super powers of birds of prey and learn how they survive in the wild. Meet a live bird of prey! All ages. Check out our web site for other programs with live birds of prey!

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