Kids Discovery Center
Lots of exciting learning activities and crafts await you at the KIDS DISCOVERY CENTER! New themes are presented monthly to engage kids (ages 3-10) * and adults in nature-related fun. Closed from October 27-November 5.
Daily, Wednesday through Saturday: Sessions start at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm. Duration: 35 minutes, each. Larger group special arrangements are possible when scheduled 2 weeks in advance.
Registration Required. Call the National Wildlife Visitors Center front desk 301/497 5772 to reserve a 35-minute time slot for you and your child.
Children, with parent/guardian support, explore and learn about nature and the environment through engaging, age-appropriate activities, crafts and games. Older siblings are welcome to join with parents and work with younger siblings to help them understand and complete the activities.
*NOTE: The Kids’ Discovery Center is neither baby-proofed nor appropriate for children younger than 3 due to small items featured in the exhibits and activities. Parents are required to work with their child at each of the parent-led activities.
If interested in volunteering to work with KDC and/or to help develop curriculum activities for children, please call the front desk and ask for Barrie.
Program Themes:
OCTOBER: SPIDERS
Master trap-builders and hunters! Maryland is not just home to “itsy bitsy spiders;” we have a wide variety of these “NOT so creepy crawly” insects that you can learn about.
NOVEMBER: BEAVERS
Master Builders/Watershed Sustainers. Learn all about family life in the beaver household! Explore the world of Maryland’s beavers as we take you inside their lodges (using pictures & story books).
DECEMBER: RACOONS AND SKUNKS
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