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.

August theme: Amazing Adaptations

Discover how different animals survive and thrive in this month of adaptation exploration at Preschool Explorers. Come out to meet a different KNC animal ambassador each week to learn how these animals have adapted to the world around them. 

Register for August 12 >

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Register for August 26 >

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 2 >

Register for September 9 >

Register for September 16 >

Register for September 23 >

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 >

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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 >