School Break Programs

Holiday Break Program

December 2024
9:00am – 12:00pm
(Optional Lunch Bunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm)

Online Registration: Will Open in November 2024

Calling all children, ages 3-7! Come on down the hill and join other enthusiastic kids as our expert staff guide you on a variety of holiday season adventures throughout the 40-acres of forests, fields, and ponds at NCNC.

Daily activities are subject to change based on daily weather forecasts. All programs emphasize hands-on outdoor activities and engaging nature games/crafts geared toward the season, so come prepared to be outdoors for some winter fun! 

Please dress appropriately to be outdoors (rain boots, rain/wind jackets, hats, etc.)

Please provide a healthy snack & water bottle for your child.

Children will be divided into groups based on age and enrollment. 

Daily themes include topics such as:

  • Animals in Winter
  • Nocturnal Animals
  • Nature’s Signs of the Season
  • Over the Green and Through the Woods

Extend the fun and join us for Lunch Bunch each day from 12:00pm-1:00pm (bring your own lunch).

Additional Break Programs

February & April 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm
(Optional Lunch Bunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm)

Each February and April, we also offer School Break Programs during the winter and spring breaks. Check back in early 2025, for more information!

Break Program Registration Details

  • Pre-registration is required!
  • Students must be age 3 by start of program and fully potty trained.
  • Students must have a completed CT State Health Assessment on file.
  • Due to limited spacing at our community programs, fundraising events, and other specialty events, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other time slots or events. For emergency cancellations, please contact the registrar.

Online Pre-registration: Registration will open in November for Holiday Break 2024.

Email Director of Environmental Education, Michelle Hips, for more information!

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Calling all children, ages 3-7! Out of school and looking for some spring fun and adventure? Come on down the hill and join other enthusiastic kids as our expert staff guide you on a variety of seasonal adventures throughout the 40-acres of forests, fields, and ponds at NCNC. Partake in nature games, crafts & activities!