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CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER [email protected] (770) 992-2055 X237 PRE-K Visit CNC (Onsite Field Studies) ONSITE PROGRAMS SCHEDULE AND RESERVATIONS Reservations are taken year-round by email ([email protected]) or phone call (770-992-2055 x237) on a first-come basis. Schedule early to ensure the dates of your choice. Please email us or call between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm and plan approximately 10 – 15 minutes per call. If we are busy or unavailable, please leave a message and we will make every attempt to return your call on the same day. We can accommodate groups as large as 150 per time slot (10 am to 11:15 am or 11:30 am to 12:45 pm) for a single program unless otherwise noted. Program Pricing Single program $11 per student, 2 adults free per 28 students Each additional adult (teacher/chaperone) $11 each $150 minimum per single program 1 Naturalist is scheduled to teach 28 students, School class size will not always match CNC’s class size Deposit due 2 weeks from booking date is $150 or 25% of total cost of program whichever is greater. Balance due on day of program. Scheduling Office only accepts single payments from Lead Teacher, CANNOT accept individual payments from chaperones, etc. ALL money must be collected by Lead Teacher and presented to Scheduling Office on day of program. Cancellation Policy When you schedule a program, we reserve a slot in the calendar for your group, and commit staff and resources to ensure you an exceptional educational experience. Please review the following cancellation policy for Chattahoochee Nature Center: All programs take place rain or shine (indoor space is available). You may reschedule a program, if space is available, up to 4 weeks before your originally scheduled date without penalty. You may cancel a program up to 4 weeks before your originally scheduled date without penalty. Programs cancelled less than 4 weeks from program date will not receive a refund of deposit. Schools with an unpaid balance will not be able to schedule another program until the balance is paid. Come explore the Chattahoochee Nature Center with your class for fun, educational experiences your students won’t ever forget! Can’t make the trip to visit us? No problem, book an Outreach Program and we will bring the learning into your classroom! Either way, a CNC naturalist will lead your class in exploration. School programs include hands-on activities and a Teacher’s Guide with additional curriculum. ONSITE PROGRAMS All onsite programs are conducted at CNC and are suggested as a 2 hour and 30 minute experience. Each program includes Guided forest hike with one of our naturalists plus an up-close animal encounter with one of our non-releasable wildlife. The program is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Self-guided time in our picnic areas, gardens and Wildlife Walk, and a guided tour of our Watershed Gallery in the Discovery Center with the rest of the time. Discover Nature Young children receive an introduction to Nature. What is and is not a part of nature is discovered as they use their senses in the natural world around them. Plants and Trees Students discover how plants and trees grow, and learn about the relationships between humans, plants and animals

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CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE [email protected] • (770) 992-2055 X237

PRE-K Visit CNC (Onsite Field Studies)

ONSITE PROGRAMS SCHEDULE AND RESERVATIONSReservations are taken year-round by email ([email protected]) or phone call (770-992-2055 x237) on a �rst-come basis. Schedule early to ensure the dates of your choice. Please email us or call between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm and plan approximately 10 – 15 minutes per call. If we are busy or unavailable, please leave a message and we will make every attempt to return your call on the same day. We can accommodate groups as large as 150 per time slot (10 am to 11:15 am or 11:30 am to 12:45 pm) for a single program unless otherwise noted.

Program PricingSingle program • $11 per student, 2 adults free per 28 students • Each additional adult (teacher/chaperone) $11 each • $150 minimum per single program • 1 Naturalist is scheduled to teach 28 students, School class size will not always match CNC’s class sizeDeposit due 2 weeks from booking date is $150 or 25% of total cost of program whichever is greater. Balance due on day of program. Scheduling O�ce only accepts single payments from Lead Teacher, CANNOT accept individual payments from chaperones, etc. ALL money must be collected by Lead Teacher and presented to Scheduling O�ce on day of program.

Cancellation PolicyWhen you schedule a program, we reserve a slot in the calendar for your group, and commit sta� and resources to ensure you an exceptional educational experience. Please review the following cancellation policy for Chattahoochee Nature Center:

• All programs take place rain or shine (indoor space is available). • You may reschedule a program, if space is available, up to 4 weeks before your originally scheduled date without penalty. • You may cancel a program up to 4 weeks before your originally scheduled date without penalty. • Programs cancelled less than 4 weeks from program date will not receive a refund of deposit. • Schools with an unpaid balance will not be able to schedule another program until the balance is paid.

Come explore the Chattahoochee Nature Center with your class for fun, educational experiences your students won’t ever forget! Can’t make the trip to visit us? No problem, book an Outreach Program and we will bring the learning into your classroom! Either way, a CNC naturalist will lead your class in exploration. School programs include hands-on activities and a Teacher’s Guide with additional curriculum.

ONSITE PROGRAMS All onsite programs are conducted at CNC and are suggested as a 2 hour and 30 minute experience. Each program includes • Guided forest hike with one of our naturalists plus an up-close animal encounter with one of our non-releasable wildlife. The program is 1 hour and 15 minutes. • Self-guided time in our picnic areas, gardens and Wildlife Walk, and a guided tour of our Watershed Gallery in the Discovery Center with the rest of the time.

Discover NatureYoung children receive an introduction to Nature. What is and is not a part of nature is discovered as they use their senses in the natural world around them.

Plants and Trees Students discover how plants and trees grow, and learn about the relationships between humans, plants and animals

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE [email protected] • (770) 992-2055 X246

OUTREACH PROGRAMS Help bring nature to life for your young children even if you can’t come to CNC! A naturalist will bring fun and exciting activities along with biofacts and a visit from a CNC non-releasable animal! Choose from several programs below. Programs can be booked Monday – Sunday, mornings, afternoons, and evenings, year-round. Spaces are limited during spring and fall due to high demand. All programs must be booked a minimum of two weeks prior to the program date. Please contact us if you have any questions about our policies.

OUTREACH PROGRAM RESERVATIONS AND PRICINGReservations are taken year-round by email ([email protected]) or phone call (770-992-2055 x246) on a �rst-come basis. Schedule early to ensure the dates of your choice. If we are unavailable, please leave a message including your name and school, the age and number of students, the program and dates you want. We will make every attempt to return your call within 24 hours.

Pre-school Programs for Age 3 and younger: 20 students maximum, 30 minutes **May only be scheduled in conjunction with another Outreach Program, $80 per session (Story Time/Animal Time program ONLY)

Pre-school Programs for Age 3: 20 students maximum, 30 minutes $180 for the �rst program, $80 for each additional program

Program for Ages 4-5: 25 students maximum, 45 minutes $200 for the �rst program, $100 for each additional program

Festival Programs: $200 for the �rst hour, $100 each additional hour Traveling Trunks Pricing: $100 fully refundable deposit, plus $100 rental fee

Additional Pricing information: $50 as a one-time development fee for customized programming Non-pro�t Rate for Programs: 25% o�

No travel fee for programs within 20 miles of CNC $45 travel fee for locations 21-30 miles from CNC, $55 travel fee for locations 31-40 miles from CNC $65 travel fee for locations 41-50 miles from CNC

*NOTE: Audience limits are set to ensure an optimal experience for every student / participant. Audience size may not exceed the published limits without permission of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Audiences who do exceed the published limits will incur additional session fees. Please contact us if you have any questions about our policies.

PRE-K Outreach (CNC Comes to You)

Plants & Trees Pre-School Children Ages 4 and 5Children will discover the wonders of plants. This hands-on, 45-minute program will include learning about the di�erent parts of a plant and understanding the relationship between trees and humans. A perfect addition to any plant or tree unit! This program will conclude with a live animal presentation.

Traveling Trunks: Prepackaged curriculum and activities you can rent from CNC to use in your classroom for up to three weeks.The Skunk Trunk – La Moleta de Mofeta is a program all about the Five Senses. Using both Spanish and English vocabulary and curriculum, La Moleta de Mofeta is also a celebration of language. Filled with books, puppets, photographs, animal biofacts, and easy-to-use activities, the trunk will help teachers open doors for all children to have a better understanding of the �ve senses while learning about nature.

Story Time/Animal Time Pre-School Children Age 3 and youngerChildren will hear a story about an animal, then get to meet that animal. This program may only be scheduled in conjunction with another Outreach Program.

Nature’s Wonders Pre-School Children Age 3This interactive 30-minute program will provide children with an awareness and early understanding of nature. Young children will also practice observation skills to enhance exploration of their own backyards. This program will conclude with a live animal presentation. PLEASE NOTE: This program is designed with the skills, interests, and abilities of 3-year-olds in mind and is not appropriate for children under the age of 3.

Discover Nature Pre-School Children Ages 4 and 5This 45-minute, hands-on program will engage young minds in the wonders of the natural world. Children will explore what is a part of nature and what is not and become budding scientists who use their innate curiosity to examine a variety of nature treasures. PLEASE NOTE: This program is designed with the skills, interests, and abilities of 4 and 5 -year-olds in mind and is not appropriate for children under the age of 4.