Programs
for Families and Children
(Winter 2010)
Registration
for Winter 2010 programs begins Monday, November 23, 2009
Click on each section to learn more
Location
Registration
Age Requirement
How to register
Cancellation Policy
Weather policies
Program Descriptions
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS TUESDAY CLUB
SATURDAY MORNING CLUB NATURALIST CLUB FOR KIDS
HIGH PARK RAMBLERS HIKING CLUB
FOR KIDS
Download the Family Programs Winter
2010 flyer
Location
Programs take
place at the High Park Nature Centre, located on the eastern perimeter of the
park at
Registration
Pre-registration
is required for all programs. Registration can not be confirmed until payment
has been received.
Please call the High Park
Nature Centre at (416) 392-1748 ext. 6 or email naturecentre@highpark.org with
any questions you may have regarding registration.
Age Requirements
For
all programs, children MUST be of the
minimum age of the program on or before THE START DATE OF THE PROGRAM.
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How to Register
Please
use our registration form (click
here to access Winter 2010 Registration Form)
Please
pay by cash or cheque using one of the following three options. We will
confirm in person or via email as soon as your registration is complete.
Option #1
Print
off and fill out the Winter 2010 Registration Form and drop off your form and
payment to the High Park Nature Centre at 430 Parkside Drive (one set of lights
south of Keele and Bloor at the intersection of Parkside Drive and Indian
Valley Cres.)
Option #2
Drop your form and payment
off in our locked mailbox on the southeast corner of the building (at the top
of the interlocking brick pathway). Mail is picked up Monday through
Saturday.
Option #3
Print off and fill out the
registration form and mail your form and payment to the High Park Nature Centre
at:
M6R 2Z3
We will confirm
via email or phone as soon as your form and payment arrive in the mail.
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Cancellation
Policy
Plans can change
quickly. For a refund, please email or call in your request at least 10
business days prior to the start of the program. An administration fee of
10% will be charged for early cancellations.
For requests received less than 10 business days prior to the start of program,
an administration fee of 50% of the fee will apply. A full refund will be
issued if a program is cancelled by the Nature Centre.
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Weather Policies
Programs will proceed rain,
snow or shine. Please be sure to dress your child appropriately for the weather
as we will be outdoors for most of the activities. Indoor programs will be run
in the case of severe inclement weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorms,
snowstorms or high winds over 35 km per hour. We also advise wearing long
pants, socks and long sleeved tops to protect against poison ivy. If you have
any questions please call our office at 416-392-1748 ext. 6.
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Program
Descriptions
Knee-High
Naturalists Tuesday Club
Strap on a pair of snowshoes and follow a flock of chickadees with a
handful of sunflower seeds! Become a track detective and discover tales in
the snow. Catch snowflakes, celebrate winter, make nature crafts and meet
new friends!
Younger siblings are welcome*. Strollers are not easy to use
on the trails. Please bring an alternative.
Ages: 3-5 years (with a parent
/caregiver)
Cost:$65.00 per child for 6 sessions
*A suggested donation of $10 for younger
siblings who wish to participate in crafts and activities is appreciated.
Morning Session: 9:30 – 11:00am
Afternoon Session: 1:30 – 3pm
Dates: Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23,
Mar 9 & 23
Saturday Morning Naturalist
Club for Kids
Ages: 6-8
years
Dates: Jan 16 & 30, Feb 13 & 27,
Mar 13 & 27
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Cost: $75.00 / child for 6 sessions
Have you ever wondered why
chickadees sing their own name or how many different kinds of snowflakes there
are? Join us on Saturday mornings and learn the answers to these questions
and many more. Play ecological games, make nature crafts to take home and
meet lots of new friends!
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High Park
Ramblers Hiking Club for Kids
Ages: 8-10
years
Dates: Jan 9 & 23, Feb 6 & 20, Mar
6 & 20
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Cost: $75.00 / child for 6 sessions
Learn how to use a map and compass
to find your way around High Park! Children will determine their own hiking
route and theme each week! Please remember to bring your imagination, a light
backpack, portable snack and water bottle!