NEW Youth Summer Program at the Aspirus Branch
Nature Explorers for Kids
Explorers will Hike, Have Theme-Related Activities, Do Experiments, Play Games and Make Crafts
First Session Starts July 12th, with New Topics Weekly All Summer!!
Animal Babies
July 12th & 14th Ages 5-9
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 12:30am
• Learn about baby insects, tadpoles & birds
• Hike & look for animal babies
• Play games and make crafts
In the Woods: Who’s Been Here?
July 19th & 21st Ages 7-10
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 12:30am
• Learn how to read the forest
• Find animal tracks & feeding evidence
• Hike & look for animal dens & tracks
Insects, Bugs & Other Ughs!!
July 26th & 28th Ages 5-9
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 12:30am
• Explore for insects, bugs & spiders
• Dig in the dirt to see what we find
• Learn why some are “true bugs”
& some are not
Wilderness Survival
August 2nd & 4th Ages 9-12
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 12:30am
• Act out a wilderness survival scenario
• Learn shelter building & fire building
• Hike to finding water & food
The Very Best Bed
August 9th & 11th Ages 5-9
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 12:30am
• Find out about animal homes in a story
• Discover animal homes outside
Nature Games
August 16th & 18th Ages 5-9
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 12:30am
• Play nature games outside
• Play predator/prey style games
• Water games
• Animal adaptation activities
Explorer Fees:
Members: $30 eash Session
Non-Members: $45 each Session
Or Call Members Services to Register 715-845-2177 or 715-841-1850
Explorers will engage in an array of outdoor exploration on the Y property, with the goal of exploring nature and having fun! The kids will be outside for the majority of the time. Explorers is offered to students of various ages depending on the theme, gathering for 3 hours each day.
Minimum 6 | Maximum 15
Be Prepared
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Play clothes
- Closed toe shoes
- Warmer clothes for cold/rainy days
- Pack a Snack & Water
Class Instructor: Stephanie Feuerstein is an environmental educator with over 20 years of experience. She primarily works with pre-school and elementary level students, but she has shared her love of nature and the outdoors with people of all ages. Her programs are dynamic and diverse, consisting of hands-on, interactive activities that allow the participants to learn through fun and engaging experiences. Be prepared to go off trail and get down and dirty with Stephanie as she leads you and your children through all kinds of explorations in nature.
Wonder Y Class Location: WOODSON YMCA - Aspirus Branch
3402 Howland Av., Weston WI, 54476 | 715-841-1850
