Whirligigs Preschool Program
This program runs four sessions throughout the year. Whirligigs meet weekly for a 1.5 hour class. Our experienced educators provide a safe and inviting space to explore the natural world. Activities are age appropriate and engaging. The Whirligigs program is a drop off program open to potty trained children ages 3 –5. Pre-registration is required. Sign your child up for a few classes or for the whole season.
ALL SUMMER SESSIONS ARE FULL! Please contact Alexis to add your name to a waiting list.
Set Sail for Summer 2013 Adventures. Download the summer Whirligigs flyer here.
Polliwogs Kindergarten Program
This, once a week, summer program for Kindergarten Graduates challenges young naturalists to take a closer look at the world around them. Join us in the classroom, around the Aquarium and behind the scenes for a summer adventure!
Hands on Habitat for Summer 2013! Join us to learn what makes a great home. Download summer the summer Polliwogs flyer here.
Contact and Registration for Whirligigs and Polliwogs
Summer class registration begins May 13.
WHIRLIGIGS CLASSES ARE FULL AND REGISTRATION FOR THEM IS CLOSED. Please contact Alexis to be added to the waiting list.
Space is still available for in the Polliwogs Kindergarten program.
Please contact Alexis Berke for more information about the program and registration at 218-740-2013 or aberke@glaquarium.org.
GO Outdoors: Free Jeffers Foundation Workshop for Parents on July 19 from 3:00-4:00
Great Lakes Aquarium will welcome the Jeffers Foundation as they present the GO Outdoors activity cards with fun ideas for seasonal outdoor activities that are fun, easy and help children build experiences that relate to classroom learning.
Appropriate for parents of toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-age children.
Parents that attend will receive:
- A set of GO Cards
- A Parents’ Guide to Nature Play
- A family Jeffers Journal
- A magnifying glass and water bottle for each child
Come and get great ideas to share a great summer with your child—OUTDOORS!
Please note: this workshop is just for parents; no child care is provided.
Join us for this free parent workshop! Registration is required; space are limited. To register, contact Katie Fritz— kfritz@glaquarium.org or 218-740-2027 or register online here.
Toddler Tuesday
It was a great winter of exploring! Check back in November for information about our seasonal Toddler Tuesday programs for children ages 0-2 and their families. (Toddler Tuesday runs seasonally November – March)
