Preschool Explorers

Tuesdays at 10 am

Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week enjoy a new nature inspired program theme with a story, a movement activity and a craft. All programs are completely outdoors and run approximately 45-60 minutes. Geared toward children ages 3-5 years old. Children under age 3 are welcome to register. All children must have an adult in attendance. 

Fee: $8/child, 1 adult included in price. Members receive 30% off programs; log in during registration to receive discount.
Registration: Registration is preferred so we can plan for materials, but day-of program participants are welcome if space is available.
Meet: Arboretum entrance
Audience: Preschool-ages children and caretakers

Story time outdoors

Upcoming Preschool Explorers Themes

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

November theme: Signs of the Season
Note: No program November 26.

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, Michigan.  

Register for November 12 >

Register for November 19 >

December: Hibernation
Note: No program 12/24 or 12/31

Do you ever wish you could just sleep through winter? Well some animals do! Come learn about the fascinating adaptation of hibernation at Preschool Explorers. Discover why some animals spend their winter days taking a long snooze for the entire month of December.  

Register for December 3 >

Register for December 10 >

Register for December 17 >

January theme: Snow

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

Register for January 7 >

Register for January 14 >

Register for January 21 >

Register for January 28 >

February theme: Survival 

Brrr, it’s cold out here! How do animals live through the coldest days of the year? Come out to Preschool Explorers in February to discover what adaptations help our animal friends in the wilderness.  

Register for February 4 >

Register for February 11 >

Register for February 18 >

Register for February 25 >