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Junior Explorers
Calling all 5-7 year olds for this program designed for having fun, learning and meeting new friends! By becoming a Junior Explorer, you can do it all!

Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 1-3 pm.

$10 Nonmembers plus applicable park admission / $8 Members

(Parents may choose to stay with the child, applicable admission rates apply)

2011 Topics

January 15: Eco Art
February 19: Very Planetary
March 19 Leave It To The Beavers (& other rodents)
April 9 A Day In An Animal Keeper's Shoes
May 21 Animal Babies
June 25 Super Swimmers
July 16 Celebrating Canines
August 20 Animal Architects
September 17 Leaves of 3, Let It Be!
October 15 Hooves & Horns
November 19 What Tangled Webs We Weave
December 17 Rocks Rock

2011 Junior Explorer Flyer
Junior Explorer Reservation Form

Preregistration and prepayment are required.

Call 309.676.0998 x6758 or email the Education Department for more information.

 
 
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