"Preschoolers in the Park"

"PIP’s" is a special program for children ages 3-6 years of age and an
adult friend. Offered by the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department
and held at Alley Park, programs are nature oriented and include a hike and
other activities related to a new topic each week. Two class times are
available year-round on the
3rd Tuesday of each month from
10:00-11:30 AM or 1:00-2:30 PM
. Pre-registration is NOT required. The
cost per class is $3.50 for residents and $4.50 for Non-Residents.

The 2010 Schedule is as follows:

January 19th - The Bear Necessities
February 16th - Project Feederwatch
March 16th - Bald Eagle
April 20th - Water Cycle
May 18th - In The Garden
June 15th - Fishing Is Fun

July through December 2010 Programs TBA

For more information please call the Alley Park Nature Education Center at
681-5025 or email: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com. You may also visit the
Lancaster Parks and Recreation website at www.lancasterparks.com.


"Saturday’s in the Park"

This is a NEW program offered by the Lancaster Parks and Recreation
Department for families with children
ages 3-12. All activities take place
at Alley Park on the
3rd Saturday of every month from 10:00-11:30
AM.
Preschoolers and their adult caregiver will stay together for all
activities. Elementary aged children will have separate, age appropriate
activities. Programs will be nature oriented and include a craft, hike and/or
game. The cost per child is $3.50 for Lancaster Residents, $4.50 for
Non-Residents, and a $10.00 Flat Rate for 3 or more children.

The 2010 Schedule is as follows:

January 16th - The Bear Necessities
February 20th - Project Feederwatch
March 20th - Bald Eagle
April 17th - Pancake Breakfast and Earth Day Activities
(Breakfast cost $4.00 per plate, Earth Day Activities are
included)
May 15th - In The Garden
June 19th - Pond Exploration


July through December Schedule TBA.

For more information please call the Alley Park Nature Education Center at
681-5025 or email: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com. You may also visit the
Lancaster Parks and Recreation website at www.lancasterparks.com.


"Nature Club"

"Nature Club" is an exciting program offered by the Lancaster Parks and
Recreation Department for children in
Kindergarten through 4th
Grade
. The Club meets in the lower level of the Goslin Nature Center at
Alley Park from
September through April on the 2nd and 4th
Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
. The children will enjoy
nature hikes, crafts, games and other activities related to a new topic each
week. Pre-registration is NOT required. The cost per class is $3.50 for
residents and $4.50 for Non-Residents.

*When Lancaster City Schools are cancelled, Nature Club will also be
cancelled.

For more information please call the Alley Park Nature Education Center at
681-5025 or email: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com. You may also visit the
Lancaster Parks and Recreation website at www.lancasterparks.com.



"Adventure Club"

"Adventure Club" is a fantastic program offered by the Lancaster Parks and
Recreation Department for children in
5th through 8th Grade. The
Youth will participate in exciting hands-on activities with the Outdoor
Education Staff during the four seasons at Alley Park. Pre-registration IS
necessary at least one week prior to each event.

2010 programs are as follows:

Winter Event: Camp-In "Down Under"
February 14-15, 2010
3:00pm-11:00am

Adventure Club invites everyone grades 5th - 8th to experience Alley Park
overnight! Activities will include summer fun (It is summer in the outback
this time of year), and live animals from the outback. Dress warm as we
take a walkabout to find interesting things in the never, never of Alley Park!

Cost is $25.00 per mate
Pre-Registration is necessary.

Spring Event: "River Adventure"
April 17, 2010

Head over to the Hocking River for "Earth Day" activities. More information
coming soon!

Summer Event: "K"night C.A.M.P.
July/August 2010

This week long day camp includes an overnight experience on Thursday
for this age camper. More information coming soon!

For more information please call the Alley Park Nature Education Center at
681-5025 or email: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com. You may also visit the
Lancaster Parks and Recreation website at www.lancasterparks.com.

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"Home School Nature Activities"

Alley Park has an opportunity for homeschooled children ages 3-12!
Themed programs are 90 minutes and include a hike, craft and related
activities. TWO class times are offered on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10:00
am-11:30 am OR 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. The cost per class is $3.50 for residents and
$4.50 for Non-Residents.

2010 Schedule:

January 19th - The Bear Necessities
February 16th - Project Feederwatch
March 16th - Bald Eagle
April 20th - Water Cycle
May 18th - In The Garden

For more information please call Alley Park at 740-681-5025
OR e-mail: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com
You may also visit the Lancaster Parks and Recreation website at
www.lancasterparks.com.