Childrens Country Day http://www.childrenscountryday.org A rural experience in the heart of the twin cities Fri, 11 May 2012 17:23:31 +0000 en hourly 1 Saturdays on the Farm http://www.childrenscountryday.org/updates/saturdays-on-the-farm/ http://www.childrenscountryday.org/updates/saturdays-on-the-farm/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:15:38 +0000 CCDS Staff http://www.childrenscountryday.org/?p=1226 Saturdays on the Farm

We are excited to announce a brand new nature and farm-based experience located right here in the Twin Cities! Beginning in April 2012, Country Day teacher Wendy Tremblay will be offering Saturday morning nature programs for toddler and preschool children. There are still a handful of openings for April sessions, and May events were recently added.

Although it is held on our grounds, Saturdays on the Farm is not a part of Country Day programming. Please visit their website, or email Wendy for more information.

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If so, we encourage you to attend our upcoming Open House on

Friday April 27th from 3:00-5:00PM

This is a chance to meet the teachers, visit the animals, and find out what makes our program unique.

For more information feel free  to call us at (651)454-7499, or email us at info@childrenscountryday.org.

Hope to see you there!


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You can always find nature in your own backyard, but if you’re feeling more adventurous, here are some of my favorite parks to take kids hiking:


Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: Thousands of ducks, dozens of swans, and many hawks and eagles can be seen in this enormous refuge centered on the Minnesota River. The visitor’s center in Bloomington has great displays, and hands-on materials geared towards children. There are short trails for younger children, and longer hikes when you’ve got energy to burn.

Crosby Farm Park: Just across the Mississippi from Country Day sits one of Saint Paul’s largest, and least used natural parks. Plenty of paved trails for biking or hiking, and many dirt paths for the more adventurous. Nature highlights include beavers working on their dam, woodpeckers digging for bugs in dead trees, and plenty of mud by the lake for messy exploration. There is a picnic shelter on the West end, and plenty of logs in the woods to sit on for snack breaks. A brand new parking area has been built near 35E and Shepard, so visitors can park on either the West or East end of the park. Paved paths make bicycle access  easy from either Saint Paul or Mendota Heights.

Lebanon Hills Regional Park: I have explored less than 10% of this 2,000 acre park, but what I have seen is almost enough to make me move to Eagan! There are miles of trails, numerous small ponds full of ducks and muskrats, and even designated trails for mountain bikers and horse riders.

 

Feel free to  email me with any hiking suggestions that you’d like to share.
Now get outside, and have a wonderful weekend!

-Seth

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2012-2013 School Year
We are currently enrolling all ages for the upcoming school year. Enrollment is filling up quickly for next year, and we encourage families to contact us as soon as possible to guarantee placement and desired schedules. For enrollment and application information click here.
2012 Summer Camp
We are currently enrolling all ages for the upcoming summer camp programming. We have a variety of schedule options from 2 mornings to 5 full days a week. Summer camp activities range from gardening and swimming to horseback riding and art. For more summer camp information click here.
 
Children’s Country Day School is a nature-based preschool fostering a love of learning, respect for others, and a positive self concept. To learn more, feel free to explore the rest of the site including: pictures, program philosophy, and enrollment information.
If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a tour, please contact Gayle at (651) 454-4000, or through email gayle@childrenscountryday.org.
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