HCP Kids Fall Programming
Check out these programs for the fall
Garden Nature Academy – Fall Session!
The outdoors offer safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food throughout the year, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. Our small group sizes and experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! We welcome parent participation. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to an outdoor learning experience! Ages 3 to 6.
- Date: Thursday’s September 12 – November 28, 2024
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Fee: $300.00 /child or $240.00 per child with a Family Membership
- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
Science Friends – Fall Session!
Science Friends is a half day program for a parent and child that runs on Tuesday’s for 10 consecutive weeks. Bring along your budding naturalist for a trek around the pathways, bridges and fields as we explore the creatures who call our gardens, woodlands and ponds their home. Each session will focus on a different nature friend and include a wander, story time and craft. Pack a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. For ages 3 to 6
- Date: Tuesday’s September 17 – November 19, 2024
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Fee: $250.00 per child or $200.00 per child with a Family Membership
- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
HCP Kids Garden Club
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways. Age: 3+ suggested age (under 3 are free)
- Date: Saturday’s September 14 – October 19, 2024 (6 weeks)
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- 9:30 am – 11:00 am (pre-school – 3 to 5 years);
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am (school age – 6 to 14 years)
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- Pre-school: $120/child or $105/child with a Family Membership
- School age: $135/child or $120/child with a Family Membership
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- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
Pro D Day Camps this FALL/WINTER/SPRING 2024/25
These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us! Ages 5 to 12 (school age)
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- Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Fee: $45 /child or $40 per child with a Family Membership
- Registration: click on the date or call 250-479-6162
Workshops in The Garden
Crafting with Plants
Do you know a youth who enjoys crafting and flowers? This new program offers weekly opportunities to explore plants and flowers in their garden settings, then provides an introduction to ways of using them. Together, along with visiting facilitators, we will learn to identify plants and many useful and creative ways to use them for design and art. This 6-week series will include drying of flowers, flower pressing, bouquet making, seasonal displays, weaving and wreath making. Ages 8 to 14.
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- Date: Sunday’s September 15 – October 6, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Fee: $110/child or $90/child with a Family Membership
- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
Autumn Fairy Gardens
Magic is in the air this Autumn as we gather inspiration and natural treasures from the gardens and many pathways at HCP. Then the creativity continues with lessons of making and designing our sweet miniature gardens to demonstrate our unique preferences. These miniature gardens are perfect for budding gardeners and creative playtime too! Bring along a child to experience this precious session together and plan to make one yourself. Age: 3+ years
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- Date: Sunday October 13
- Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Fee: $35/Group or $30/ Family Membership
- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
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Fairy Doors
How many times have you found a special door leading into a magical tree or nature space? Curious how to make one of your own? Let’s explore the use of pre-made doors and collect and use natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind entry for magical creatures in our gardens. These little doors are suited to outdoor uses and make perfect gifts. Join a child in your life for this hands-on crafting experience together. Everyone will have a chance to make 2 miniature doors. Age: 6+ years
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- Date: Sunday October 13
- Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
- Fee: $40/Group or $35/Family Membership
- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
Indoor Gardens
Terrariums and succulent gardens are perfect for this time of year! Let’s get inspired by the many succulent plants featured in our HCP outdoor gardens. Then, using a variety of plants, choose to make a terrarium or a succulents garden to take away for indoor (terrarium or a succulents garden) or outdoor (hardy succulents garden) use. A variety of recycled and new containers will be available for your use. Choose the garden you prefer to make and let your child create a fun growing miniature to take away. A perfect centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table! Age: 6+ years
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- Date: Saturday October 12
- Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
- Fee: $35/per Group or $30/Family Membership
- Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
