For ages 9-13
What do ducks eat? Will they eat from your hand? How far can they fly? Do they like to be picked up? How do they stay warm? Do they hibernate in the winter? How long does it take for an egg to hatch? Oh my gosh! Are we really gonna get to see and touch ducklings? Oh, yes we are!In this six-week course, we’ll explore the life cycles, adaptations, behaviors, and anatomy of ducks with special guests Papyrus, SandyDuckin, Millie, & Louise.
What Parents Should Know
When
Thursdays from 11am - 12:30pm
July 13th - Aug 17
(Severe Weather makeup date Aug 24)
Duration
This class will meet for 90 minutes, once a week for six weeks. One severe weather make-up date will be added to the end of the six week program. Parents are free to drop off students or stick around.
Location
Classes will take place at Ms. Alice’s House on Boston Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Her home is just blocks away from the SCC Meeting Location and Montgomery College Takoma Campus. Ms. Alice’s House has a fully enclosed backyard with a further enclosed duck pen and apiary. Most of our classes will take place outside, rain or shine under a canopy.
Materials & Activities
Learning materials will be provided. We'll use hands-on exploration and games to dig into life science topics including:
- Classification
- Traits & Adaptations
- Habitats
- Reproduction
- Food Chains & Food Webs
- Symbiosis
- Biomimicry
Students will participate in Duck-related STEAM activities developed to sharpen their scientific processing skills.
Cost
The six-week course is $130.
$30 is due at the time of registration and can be sent via PayPal or Venmo. The balance must be paid in full before the first class, unless you have made other arrangements with me. (If you are experiencing financial hardship, I am happy to work with you on a payment plan or reduced fee.)
Accommodations
There are restrooms available and a snack will be provided each week. Children should bring water bottles to stay hydrated. A cooling area with fans, water, and popsicles will also be available.
Health & Safety:
Hand sanitizer will be provided. Hand washing with soap and water will be encouraged after interacting with our ducks or their eggs. *Masks are optional.
Emergency Medical Forms as well as food allergies will be kept on hand. Two adults will be present with children at all times.
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Registration Is Now Closed.
Space is limited.
*The optional facemask policy may change if students with compromised immune systems register.
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