WELCOME TO NATURE SCHOOL

Join us for excitement and adventure as we explore the sights and sounds of the changing seasons in the prairie, pond and woodlands. This brand new program is designed to augment virtual learning and give children an opportunity to engage with their peers in nature in safe and educational ways.

This drop-off program is appropriate for children in grades K-5.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SESSIONS 7 – 11!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, from 1pm to 5pm.
Afternoon snacks will be provided.

COST FOR EACH SESSION: $525

Scholarship funds are available.
Please contact camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org to inquire about availability.

REGISTER FOR SESSION 7: Feb 1 – Feb 19

REGISTER FOR SESSION 8: Feb 22 – Mar 12

REGISTER FOR SESSION 9: Mar 15 – Apr 2

REGISTER FOR SESSION 10: Apr 5 – Apr 23

REGISTER FOR SESSION 11: Apr 26 – May 14
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PLEASE NOTE: We have a new database! Please follow these instructions when registering.  ALNC Members: Use your discount code to receive 10% discount. (Don’t have a code, check your email or email us at alnc@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org)

What you can expect at Nature School:

• Curbside drop-off and pick-up. Drop-off time: 1 to 1:15pm. Pick-up time: 4:45 to 5pm. Parents are to stay in their vehicles at all times unless there are tears and the camper needs help with the transition. If you need to leave your vehicle to escort your camper to their group, a mask is required for all adults that enter the group, so please have one available if needed. ALNC will conduct a Verbal Health Screening and temperature reading upon arrival. Our staff will conduct curbside check-in and check-out during these times only. If you must drop-off or pick-up outside these windows, please contact (608) 221-0404 x0. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this change in policy.
• Each group will be between 8 and 10 campers and one staff member. Groups will not co-mingle and assigned ALNC staff will only work with their individual group to reduce as many transitions/contacts as possible.
• Outdoor handwashing stations will be available throughout the ALNC grounds. Campers will wash hands upon arrival, in between activities, before and after snacks, and before departing. Staff will carry hand sanitizer to use as appropriate if a handwashing station isn’t nearby.
• Please expect and prepare your camper to be outside at all times as long as weather permits. We expect to use inside spaces only in the event of inclement weather (i.e. thunder or lightning) and for bathroom breaks, filling water, etc.