June Bugs 2013- Sold Out!

June Bugs is the Rye Nature Center’s popular program for preschoolers in those first early days of summer. Children ages 3.5 through six years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons. They will spend time on the trails of the Rye Nature Center and get to know our menagerie of animals.

June 10 - 14, 2013 8:45 am – 11:45 am or 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
June 17 - 21, 2013 8:45 am – 11:45 am or 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The Three Hour Day: Children born before December 10, 2009 may register for the three hour day. The day lasts from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. A morning snack is provided by FRNC.

The Four Hour Day: Children born before December 10, 2008 may register for the four hour day. The day lasts from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Children enrolled in these groups must bring lunch, a morning snack is provided by FRNC.

The June Bugs program is for children aged 3.5 to 6 years who are completely toilet trained. With the indoor space available at the Rye Nature Center, June Bugs will run rain or shine.

Children are divided into groups by age and are lead by one naturalist and one or two assistants. All lead staff is certified in first aid, epi-pen administration and CPR. Groups are limited to 15 children to maintain a low child-to-staff ratio. Space is limited for this eco-adventure so reserve your child’s spot early!

Registration begins January 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Please download our registration form here.

For questions about this program, please call FRNC or write to Mary Gillick, Program Director at marygillick@ryenaturecenter.org. Please note June Bugs morning and afternoon sessions are sold out, but you can send in an application for the afternoon wait list.