Summer
Dodge Nature Preschool offers part-day classes for six weeks in the summer for children ages three through five.
Summer Program
The summer sessions run from June 24 through August 6 for children 3 to 6 years old. To qualify, children must be three years of age by June 15, 2019.
- Hike and play through Dodge Nature Center’s prairie, woods and farm.
- Explore the natural science collections.
- Help grow produce in our garden and cook snacks with our bounty.
- Dig, slide, swing and climb on the Dodge Nature Preschool playground.
Summer Calendar
Feb. 4, 2019- Registration opens for summer applications. Placements made on an ongoing basis.
June 20, 2019- Summer Student Open House: Morning Families 4-5 pm. Afternoon Families 5-6 pm.
June 24, 2019- Summer Program Begins.
July 4-5, 2019- No Summer Program, Fourth of July Holiday.
August 6, 2019 – Last day of Summer Program.
Summer Sessions for 3 to 5 year olds
Choose from summer mornings or afternoons June 24 through August 6. Five morning or four afternoon sessions may be available upon request.
MORNING SESSIONS:
8:45 am to 11:30 am
Tues. & Thurs. – $580 (FULL – on waitlist)
Mon., Wed. & Fri. – $770 (FULL- on waitlist)
AFTERNOON SESSIONS:
12:45 pm to 3:30 pm
Tues. & Thurs. – $580 (FULL – on waitlist)
Mon. & Wed. – $580 (FULL – on waitlist)
Going Deeper for 5 and 6 year olds
Designed for children entering kindergarten, this camp offers older preschoolers more focused exploration of nature topics, learning through play and building social relationships. Outside together, campers will journey and play through the far-reaching corners of Dodge Nature Center. Inside, they will work on art activities, enjoy cooking projects, and read together from favorite chapter books.
Monday – Thursday
12:45 to 3:30 pm
Full Session: (Full) June 24-August 6 – $1,100
Session 1: (Full) June 24-July 11 (11 days) $495
Session 2: July 15-August 6 (14 days) $630
