Looking for something fun and exciting to do during school vacation days?  The following programs are offered during winter break and other major vacation days that many area school districts have off.  Sign up for an individual session that interests you or save with our weekly packages!

All vacation day programs are drop-off programs appropriate for children ages 5-12 years.

Registration policies
Payment is needed to complete your registration and is non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by ALNC staff.  Pre-registration and advance payment is required by registration deadline.  For questions or to register by phone, call 221-0404 x 1.

Medical Form
A medical form is required for all participants.  If a parent/guardian is in attendance, a medical form is not needed.  Medical forms are kept on file for one year, so completing a new form each session is not required.
Click here for a 2012 Medical Form (PDF)

Cancellation Policy
Please notify us of any cancellations before the registration deadline date.  If you inform us before this day, we will issue you a voucher or register you for an alternate session.  Any cancellations or non-attendance after the registration deadline will result in a full charge of the class fee.

Click on the links below for a list of our upcoming programs!

To register, click the link below or call (608) 221-0404 x 1.
Registration Form

WINTER VACATION DAY PROGRAMS

WACKY WEATHER
Friday, February 24, 2012
9:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
As March approaches, weather can be very calm (like a lamb) or it can be strong (like a lion), so it’s the perfect time to delve into learning about Wisconsin’s wacky weather. Join us as we record the daily weather conditions and learn what drives our weather. We’ll model how weather works by making clouds and tornados, study and enjoy the wind and sky, and explore the forces behind severe weather, like hurricanes and tsunamis and play some wacky weather games.
ALNC Members: $18/participant; Non-Members: $21/participant
Registration Form

LUNCH BUNCH
Friday, February 24, 2012
12:00 - 1:00pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Your child will relax and enjoy nature stories read aloud by our naturalists while eating lunch. Afterwards, we’ll burn off some energy playing games outside with a nature theme! Please bring a sack lunch; we’ll provide water and lemonade.
Appropriate for children ages 5 and older.
ALNC Members: $6/participant; Non-Members: $7/participant
Registration Form

PHENOMENAL PHENOLOGY
Friday, February 24, 2012
1:00 - 4:00pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Phenology is Phun! Aldo Leopold once wrote, “The months of the year, from January up to June are a geometric progression in the abundance of distractions.” We’ll learn all about seasonal changes, what to expect, and how to record and track our observations. Participants will leave with their own phenology list of things to look for and record as spring approaches. We’ll have many adventures as we trample the trails with magnifying lenses, binoculars and notebooks, in search of spring robins and even try to predict the “ice-out” day on ALNC’s pond.
ALNC Members: $18/participant; Non-Members: $21/participant
Registration Form


For questions or to register over the phone, please call (608) 221-0404 x1.

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