Click Here to download the 2011 Summer Youth Programs Brochure
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 will be charged.
To register, call (269) 381-1574 ex. 23
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.
Barn Critters What lives in a barn? It’s not just the usual farm animals! Small wild animals also use the Nature Center’s big barn. Meet some friendly farm animals and learn about their favorite foods. Explore the barnyard area in search of the wild animals that find food and shelter in various nooks and crannies. Play a game featuring animal sounds. Ages 4-7.
Oregon Trail & its Wild Wonders Students choose which possessions to take in the limited space of a covered wagon. Walking a dusty prairie trail and have the thrill of encountering new plants and animals. A team-building game will help everyone cross an imaginary river. Ages 8-11.
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 6-11.
Pioneer Chores & Child’s Play Life on a 19th century Michigan farm was hard work, but children did have time to play! Youngsters 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 motor skills with hoops and stilts. Ages 6-11.
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 or 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 provide us with a sweet treat. Some use blood for food; others prefer nectar. Look for insects in their favorite hiding places. Compare your athletic skills with bug champions. All ages.
Nature Games Active games with nature themes provide engaging learning experiences. Most of the above classes include one or more games. Groups of 50 or more can register for a round robin of games on a variety of topics. 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 website for other programs with live birds of prey! Special fee for these programs.
Kalamazoo Nature Center • 7000 North Westnedge Avenue • Kalamazoo, MI 49009 PHONE (269) 381-1574 • FAX (269) 381-2557
