Audubon Vermont has been offering afterschool programs for years, both here at our Green Mountain Audubon Center and in partnership with afterschool providers in schools and facilities in Chittenden County. From Williston and South Burlington enrichment opportunities, to our continuing partnership with the King Street Center thanks to a grant and generous donor support, we offer children a chance to explore nature around their school, local park, or the Audubon Center at their own pace.
Afterschool programs are a great way to discover the outdoors, with much less structure than traditional field trips and classes. We believe in child-led exploration and nature immersion. Join us at our Aftershcool at Audubon program on Tuesday afternoons. Or call our education coordinator to discuss options to set up a program at your school or childcare facility.
Afterschool at Audubon
Early Release Wednesdays:
Following the MMUUSD calendar, one Wednesday each month will provide an opportunity for K-4th graders to get outside at Audubon, to explore and ramble with nature as our guide. Brewster Pierce Memorial School students can ride the bus to Audubon (arrives approx at 1:20 pm), but we welcome others to join us from 1-5pm! Come to one or all.
Fee: $20/day for Audubon Members, $24/day for the general public.
Follow the links below to register, more dates will be added as the season progresses:
- November 10
- December 8
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13
- May 11
Forms: Students need a completed release and health form to attend. Forms and payment can either be mailed to our office at 255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington VT 05462 or tucked in your child's backpack and brought with them on the first day. We must have a health form for your child to stay in our care.
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Spring 2021 Weekly Afterschool
Dates: coming soon (typically resumes in March when ski season ends)
Time: 3pm-5pm (students riding the bus from Brewster Pierce arrive around 3:20pm)
Grades: K - Fourth grade
Fee: Depends on the total number of weeks (but usually breaks out to $10/week for Audubon Members, $12/week general public). We ask families to pay for the entire season. Scholarship applications are always welcome for our programs and we welcome requests of any amount.
Busing: Students at Brewster Pierce can arrange to ride the bus to our parking lot and be met by an Audubon Teacher. Students from other schools are welcome to join us but will need to make arrangements for transportation to the Audubon Center. Families are welcome to arrange carpooling for drop-of and pick-up on their own to join us afterschool.
Forms: Students need a completed release and health form to attend. Forms and payment can either be mailed to our office at 255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington VT 05462 or tucked in your child's backpack and brought with them on the first day. We must have a health form for your child to stay in our care.
To register, contact Debbie Archer at debbie.archer@audubon.org or by phone at 802-434-3068
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Fall 2021 Dates: Tuesdays, Oct 26- December 14 (7 weeks, off the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week)
Time: 3pm-5pm (students riding the bus from Brewster Pierce arrive around 3:20pm)
Grades: preK - Fourth grade
Audubon Member Fee: $70
Non-Member Fee: $84
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Audubon Vermont receives grant from the Vermont Community Foundation for Audubon Adventures at King Street Center
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