Play in the Water

Date

Tuesday, July 26; Sunday, July 31

Time

1 - 4pm

Location

Corning Visitor Center

Instructor

Education Staff

Ages

3 and above

Cost

$4 child members, $7 child nonmembers

Description

Rocks, water, frogs, mud, fish, and plants. These are just a few of the items that water provides. Join one of our staff and venture out to a water playground. We will find water a wondrous place and we will bring along a few items such as nets, buckets, and jars. Once we get there we will see what a child's imagination comes up with. The goal is unstructured play that encourages imagination, discovery, observation and creativity. Accompanying adults are encouraged to sit back and enjoy watching the kids do what they do best when they are given the time and the right location. Bring a snack and drink in case the kids get hungry. Stay for as long as you want and leave when you must.

Class Code

FAM277

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

Date

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Time

1 - 4pm

Location

Corning Classroom

Instructor

Education Staff

Ages

Families of All Ages

Cost

$5 child members, $8 child nonmembers

Description

In this English version of an old tale the little wolves are trying to escape from the pig. He knocks down all their houses until the wolves build one out of flowers. Believe it or not the flower house works and the wolves are saved. Come find out how and then make your own miniature house of flowers to take home.

Class Code

FAM283

Family Hike in Pierson Creek

Date

Sunday, Aug. 14

Time

1 - 4pm

Location

Corning Visitor Center

Instructor

Education Staff

Ages

8 and above.

Cost

$5 person members, $8 person nonmembers

Description

Do you like walking in water, catching frogs and building dams in streams? If so, Pierson Creek is the perfect place to explore if you don't mind getting wet, really wet. Join us as we travel down the creek by walking in the creek to see where it ends up. We'll search for frogs, try and catch the elusive crayfish, and follow all the twists and turns the water makes as we go over and under logs to reach our final destination. Bring a sense of adventure, waterproof boots and a change of clothes. Each family member must be able to walk down steep hills and hike for two miles, often times in the creek. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate foot gear with good tread for some wet walking.

Class Code

FAM118

Summer Camps

Overnight Adventure Camp - Red Oak/Holden Camp

Date

Wednesday, June 8 - Friday, June 10

Time

Drop off Wednesday at 8 am, Pick up Friday at 4 pm

Location

Red Oak Camp

Instructor

Holden Education Staff / Red Oak Camp

Ages

Co-ed 10-13

Cost

$125

Description

The Holden Arboretum and Red Oak Camp are teaming up again to offer fun-filled outdoor recreation and nature programming sure to actively engage your pre-teen in the great outdoors. This three-day experience provides ample opportunity for canoeing, swimming and rock wall climbing along with nontraditional challenges such as rope and harness tree climbing and flying through the air on a zip line. Kids will have plenty of time to experience the thrill of discovery while exploring diverse natural habitats during Holden staff guided journeys into streams, forests, fields and other remote areas of Holden. Red Oak is an ACA accredited camp. Fee includes all meals, cabin lodging and programming. A what to bring list will be provided at the time of registration.

Class Code

FAM275

Lakeland College/Holden Camps

Discovering Holden's Habitats

Date

Monday - Friday, June 27 - July 1

Time

9 am-3pm

Location

Reinberger Classroom

Instructor

Annie Raup

Ages

8-12

Cost

$100 child/members, $120 child/nonmembers

Description

Do you like exploring different habitats? Holden is home to many different ones. Come prepared for an adventure every day, as we hike through forests, find critters in ponds, wade through streams and investigate fields and gardens. We'll even explore habitats that no one else gets to. Space is limited.

Class Code

FAM278A

Register

Register through Lakeland Community College by calling 440.525.7116

Tree-mendous Trees

Date

Monday - Friday, July 18-22

Time

9 am-3pm

Location

Reinberger Classroom

Instructor

Annie Raup

Ages

8-12

Cost

$100 child/members, $120 child/nonmembers

Description

What makes a tree a tree? Why do humans and wildlife need trees? Holden is a tree museum, so it is the perfect place to answer these questions. As we hike through forests and do experiments, we will discover why trees are important to us. You'll leave camp knowing more about trees than you ever thought you would. Space is limited.

Class Code

FAM562

Register

Register through Lakeland Community College by calling 440.525.7116