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Ijams Birthday Parties

With 275 acres of walking trails, ponds and fields Ijams is an environment that lends itself naturally to birthday parties. Ijams' birthday parties are 2 hours long and can be arranged for up to 20 young partygoers and their parents.

During the party your child will get to meet some of our non-releasable animals, go on a nature walk, and participate in a theme related activity like dipnetting in the pond, a treasure hunt, or sweep netting in the field. If your child enjoys nature and being outside, an Ijams party is a perfect way to celebrate his or her birthday. The party includes room rental, set up and clean up, an educational program, nature walk and we also provide plates, cups, bowls, tablecloths, silverware and napkins. Ijams birthdays are also GREEN birthdays as we use reusable items, provide recycling and teach the partygoers about nature and wildlife.

Birthday Party themes by age include:

For 2-5 yrs.

The Animals of Ijams or Animals in Winter
Amphibians and Reptiles
Nature Treasure Hunt
Dinosaurs
Bug Squad or Butterflies
Princess and the Frogs

For 5-10 yrs.

Amphibians and Reptiles
Spiders and Insects
Nature Treasure Hunt
Princess and the Frogs
Butterflies

For 10+ yrs.

Spiders and Insects
Mammals and Tracking
Orienteering

Please contact Kara Remington at 577-4717 ext. 115 or kremington@ijams.org.

 

 

 

First Child in the Woods

First Child in the Woods

is a unique educational series that introduces young children to the wonders of nature and earth science. Programs provide early learning experiences, parent-child interaction and enhance children's intuitive connections with the natural world. Classes are filled with age appropriate animal visits, hikes, activities, crafts and games. 

 First Child in the Woods

Brochure download: First Child in the Woods
Wee ones: (2 & 3-year-olds with an adult partner):
Introducing inquisitive youngsters to nature in a gentle nurturing environment. Topics include Fur, Feathers, Scales, Fins and Antennae.
Nature Pre-school: (4 & 5-year-olds with an adult partner)
Building on nature themes and exploring outdoor connections. Topics include:
Colors in Nature, Shapes in Nature and Animals in Winter.
Elementary Explorers: (6 to 8-year-olds with an adult partner) Exploring earth sciences while creating lifelong natural connections. Topics include: Wind & Weather and the Power of Water.
Junior Naturalists: (9 to 14-year-olds)
Graduating as a Junior Naturalist is the pinnacle of First Child in the Woods. This hands-on program develops tracking skills, wildlife identification, hiking safety, wild animal care and creates new generations of young environmentalists. These programs explore and build connections with nature that will last a lifetime.


The above programs are fee based or FREE to members at the family level or higher.

Family Public Programs

Experience, appreciate, and enjoy the flora, fauna and natural habitats through engaging programs for all the family, including:

• Nature's Yuckiest
• Owl Prowls
• Night Lights
• Bug Nights
• And much more!

  Ijams Program


All family public programs are free or discounted for Ijams members.
Check Monthly Calendar for upcoming program dates and times.

Spring Awakening Day Camp

Monday, March 19th – Friday, March 23rd 

Join us this spring break for our Day Camp. Come all day or all week. Campers will have the opportunity to discover more about nature through hands-on activities, hikes, crafts and live animal programs. Each day will feature a different topic.

 

Monday: Flowers and Buds

Tuesday: Amphibians and Reptiles

Wednesday: Spiders and Insects

Thursday: Mammals and Birds

Friday: Water, Water

 

Campers can register for the whole week or individual days. The fee for the whole week is $175 for Ijams members and $200 for nonmembers. The daily rate is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Camp hours are 9 – 4 each day, with extended care available at a rate of $10 per hour. For more information or to register for Spring Awakening Day Camp, please call Jennifer at (865) 577-4717 ext. 130 or email her at jroder@ijams.org. 


  

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