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For Early Learners

There is so much to discover! Our Early Learning Programs are the perfect fit for your little one's curiosity about the world around them.

For ages 18 months - 5 years

NEW FOR AGES 1-5: Ocean Commotion!

Start your week by moving and grooving! Join us for an hour of fun & games, singing & dancing, stories & crafts, and lots of learning fun! Held Monday mornings from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Ocean Commotion is a drop in program that actively engages tots and their favorite adults in learning and movement.

Click here PDF File for more information on Ocean Commotion, or visit the calendar page for the day you plan to attend.

Big Fish Little Fish

With the support of attentive adults, who are enthusiastic about nature, children's curiosity about the world around them soars! Our Big Fish Little Fish program encourages our youngest learners and their favorite adult to actively learn together. Offered throughout the year, each BFLF session follows a seasonal theme. We use all of our senses when we explore, indoors or out. Through stories, games, observation and hands-on discovery, we make learning fun. Our goal is to create an exciting learning expience that will foster a sense of stewardship that will last for years to come. Although geared toward our youngest learners (starting at 18 months!), children up to age 5 may attend. BFLF is held from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Click here PDF File for more information on the Spring I Session of Big Fish Little Fish, held on Tuesdays (Mummichogs), March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, and for a registration form.

Click here PDF File for more information on the Spring I Session of Big Fish Little Fish, held on Wednesdays (Minnows), March 21, 28, April 4 and 11, and for a registration form.

Big Fish Little Fish: Summer Splish Splash Fun!

Big Fish Little Fish: Summer Splish Splash Fun is offered once a week for four weeks during the summer months from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Click here PDF File for more information on the Summer I Session of Big Fish Little Fish: Summer Splish-Splash Fun, held on Monday Mornings, June 25, July 2, 9, and 16; Tuesday Mornings, June 26, July 3, 10, and 17 and for a registration form.

Click here PDF File for more information on the Summer II Session of Big Fish Little Fish: Summer Splish-Splash Fun, held on Monday Mornings, July 30, August 6, 13, and 20; Tuesday Mornings, July 31, August 7, 14 and 21 and for a registration form.

Treks 4 Tots

Treks 4 Tots is a half-day camp program for 3 1/2 to 5 year old children that encourages them to develop their inquisitive minds while connecting with nature. Themed sessions allow the opportunity for children to gain a better understanding of the world around them through a variety of topics related to the animals, habitats and social history of Odiorne Point State Park. Through lessons, games, stories, crafts, observation and outdoor exploration, Trekkers gain skills that positively impact their well-being and development.

Treks 4 Tots Vacation Camp

Treks 4 Tots Vacation Camp sessions meet Monday-Friday during New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts school vacation weeks from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Click here PDF File for more information on Winter Vacation Treks 4 Tots, held Monday-Friday, February 20-24 and February 27-March 2, 2011 and for a registration form.

Click here PDF File for more information on Spring Vacation Treks 4 Tots, held Monday-Friday, April 16-20 and April 23-27, 2011 and for a registration form.

Treks 4 Tots Summer Camp

Treks 4 Tots Summer Camp offers both morning (9:00 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (1:00-4:00 p.m.) sessions, held Wednesday-Friday throughout the summer.

Click here PDF File for more information on the Treks 4 Tots and Seaside Safari (for grades K-8), offered throughout the summer and for a registration form.

Please note that registration for summer camp opens January 15, 2012 for Seacoast Science Center members and February 1, 2012 for non-members. Become a member today and take advantage of early registration, reduced camp fees and many other member benefits.

If your child has been registered for summer camp, you will receive a confirmation email within two weeks, with all of the required forms attached. Please return completed forms via U.S. mail or in person; forms must be received at least two weeks prior to the start of your child's session. You can download additional forms below.

Click here PDF File to download the required health forms for Treks 4 Tots Summer Camp participants.

Click here PDF File to download important information and other required forms, including the camper profile sheet for Treks 4 Tots Summer Camp participants.

For ages 4-7

Saturday Treks

Saturday Treks is an exploration program for 4-7 year old children, which is offered from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., by the day or by the four week session. Sessions are held throughout the seasons.

Click here PDF File for more information on Saturday Treks, held January 21, February 18, March 17 and April 21, 2012 and for a registration form.

For Early Learners

Tidepool for Tots (School and Group Program)

In this one-hour indoor tide pool program, children learn about intertidal animals through games, activities and role-playing. Children will also observe and handle live animals.

Learn more about Tidepool for Tots and other programs by downloading our Marine and Coastal Science Program Brochure PDF File.

Outreach Programs for Early Learners

We can bring unique nature programs right to your classroom!

Learn more about how you can add an exciting live animal program to your students' day by downloading our Outreach Programs for Early Learners Flyer PDF File.

For ages 4-5

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