Preschool Explorers

Tuesdays at 10 am

Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week participants will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft.

Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member child, 1 adult included in price.
Registration: Registration is preferred so we can plan for materials, but day-of program participants are welcome if space is available.
Meet: All programs are planned to run completely outdoors but will take place in the Visitor Center during inclement weather.
Audience: Geared toward children ages 3-5 years old; however, children under age 3 are still welcome to register. All children must have an adult in attendance. 

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Upcoming Preschool Explorers Themes

Please click on each week’s program to register securely online, or call (269) 381-1574 ext. 24.

September theme: Mindfulness 

This month at Preschool Explorers, your little nature lover will be introduced to the practice of mindfulness through nature activities that will foster awareness, calmness, and emotional regulation. 

Register for September 30 >

October theme: Harvest 

Discover the wonders of the autumn season through exploring the topic of Fall Harvest. Preschool Explorers for October will celebrate nature’s bounty while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the changing seasons. 

Register for October 7 >

Register for October 14 >

Register for October 21 >

Register for October 28 >

November theme: Signs of the Season 

Note: No program 11/25

For November, your preschool-aged child will have the chance to embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the changing seasons. Make season themed crafts, head out on the trails, and appreciate the ever-changing seasons we experience in Kalamazoo. 

Register for November 4 >

Register for November 11 >

Register for November 18 >

December theme: Hibernation 

Animals need naps too! Come learn about the fascinating adaptation of hibernation at Preschool Explorers. Discover why some animals opt to spend their winter days taking long snoozes instead of bracing for the cold.  

 

Register for December 2 >  

Register for December 9 >  

Register for December 16 >   

January theme: Snow 

Get ready for some frosty fun! Come to Preschool Explorers in January to learn about snow and the winter wonderland it brings to our cold season.  

Register for January 6 >

Register for January 13 >

Register for January 20 >

Register for January 27 >

February theme: Mammals

Brrr, it’s cold out there! How do our wild animal friends live through the coldest days of the year? Come out to Preschool Explorers in February to learn about some of the hearty mammals in the Michigan wilderness. 

Register for February 3 >

Register for February 10 >

Register for February 17 >

Register for February 24 >