Exploration Station Programs Winter Wonderland!
Dress for the weather and come feel the crisp, cool air as we explore the wonders of winter during this unique outdoor experience! Take a ride through the park, warm yourself with a campfire story, and enjoy hot cocoa and warm S’mores as we take in the beauty of a winter wonderland. Learn about why animals hibernate during this time of year, and make a coordinating craft to take home! Instructors: Brittaney Beck Age(s): All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) Date(s): Friday, January 31 Time(s): 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Exploration Station…a children’s museum Fee: Residents $8/Non-Residents $10 Museum Members $6 Min/Max: 5/30 Program Number: 302606-A
Toddler Tuesday
Come join us in the castle area before the museum opens. Explore the Little Squire’s area and engage in social interactions with other toddlers and care givers. Perfect for entertaining little ones while the older children are in school. Please pre-register your tot and care giver the Friday before the activity date. This is a great program for toddlers with older siblings enrolled in the Early Learning Station Preschool. Instructor: Exploration Station Staff Age(s): 6 months – 2 years Date(s): Tuesdays: December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, & 25 Time(s): 9:00 a.m. Location: Exploration Station… a children’s museum Fee: Residents $2/Non-Residents $3 Museum Members Free Min/Max: 3/15 Prog. Number: 312002 – A-K
Special Families with Special Needs
Join us on the first Thursday of every month! Families with children of special needs are invited to Exploration Station for an evening of exploration and hands on interaction. This is also a great opportunity to interact and network with other families. Sensory activities will be provided for your child’s explorative enjoyment. Age(s): All Ages Date(s): Thursdays, December 5, January 2, February 6 Time(s): 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Exploration Station… a children’s museum Fee: Residents $2/Non-Residents $3 Museum Members Free Min/Max: 200 Max
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Sensory Series for Toddlers
Children respond differently to sensory experiences. These experiences can be therapeutic, improve motor skills, raise awareness of how the world works, and contribute to language acquisition. Join us as we explore various senses in this 6 week program. Fees include tot and a care giver. Instructor: Exploration Station Staff Age(s): 6 months – 2 years Date(s): Prog. Number: Session I Wednesdays: January 15-February 19 312935 – A Session II Thursdays: January 16-February 20
312935 – B
Time(s): 9:00 a.m. Location: Exploration Station… a children’s museum Fee: Residents $20/Non-Residents $25 Museum Members $15 Additional Resident Child $15/Additional Non-Resident Child $20/Additional Member Child $10 Min/Max: 3/10
Reading with the Dogs
Does your child struggle with reading, not really care for it, or maybe your child loves to read…whatever the case, this program will be great for your child. Along with the Schatzi Foundation, we are offering this unique opportunity for your children. Children will have the opportunity to read to a trained, certified, and insured therapy dog and handler. Pre-registration is required and parents need to be present during the program, but will be in a seating area while the children are reading. Ages(s): Up to 13 years Date(s): 4th Tuesday of the Month
Prog. Number:
Session I – January 28
322955 – A
Session II – February 25
322955 – B
Time(s): 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Exploration Station…a children’s museum Fee: Free (monetary donations for the dogs are accepted) Min/Max: 30 Max
Residents of the BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT are those who live in the Village of Bradley and Bourbonnais and all of rural Bourbonnais.
WINTER 2013-2014 • www.btpd.org