Early Childhood Programs

Early Childhood Classes

Note: Unless otherwise noted, register for Summer Early Childhood classes by downloading a registration form To register for Fall Early Childhood classes download a registration form. For all classes, space is limited and registration is required. Payment is due at the time of registration. For additional questions, please email

or call 773-755-51000, Ext. 5045.

September

Nature Pals- Reptiles and Amphibians (September 8 and 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m.)

Bring your 1-4 year old to learn about different reptiles and amphibians!

Homes and Biomes (Friday September 10, 2010 and Wednesday September 22, 9:30am - 10:30am)

Where do different animals sleep at night? Where do they like to make their homes? Bring your child to learn about different habitats and biomes that local wildlife call their homes! Then explore the museum to get an up close and personal view of these locations. Cost, $10 for members/caregiver and child, $15 non-member / caregiver and child, $10 each additional child To register e-mail familyprograms@naturemuseum.org.

October

Nature Pals Playgroup-In The Dark (Friday, October 8, 2010 and Wednesday, October 20, 9:30am 10:30am)

Bring your 1 to 4 year old to the Nature Museum to get into the Halloween spirit! Make an owl mask and color in some creepy crawlies such as millipedes and spiders. Then check out our very own bat boxes! Cost, $10 for members/caregiver and child, $15 non-member /caregiver and child, $10 each additional child. To register e-mail familyprograms@naturemuseum.org.

TreeMendous Treasures! (Wednesday, October 13, 2010 and Friday October 29, 9:30am - 10:30am)

Join us this month and set out on an autumn adventure! We will take time to identify, hug, and get to know our local tree-treasures up close! Cost. $10 for members/caregiver and child, $15 non-member /caregiver and child, $10 each additional child. To register or e-mail familyprograms@naturemuseum.org.