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Registration is required in advance for all of our program. Please complete our registration form (link to PDF version below) and bring it with you to Dinosaur Hill or send it to us through the mail along with your payment.  Currently we only accept cash or check. 

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Upcoming events

  • 4ft Down the Trail - Worms and Slugs, Oh My!

    • 03 Jun 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Worms and Slugs, Oh My!

    They might be slippery and they might be slimy but they sure are important to our world. Come learn all about these cool critters! Mon, June 3rd

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Spring Campfire Family Nights - Are You There ET? It's Me...

    • 07 Jun 2013
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill
    Spring Campfire Family Nights Got cabin fever?   Come to Dinosaur Hill for some all ages family fun...snacks provided! $5/3 member, family max $15/12

    Are You There ET?  It’s Me...  Learn about space while we take a look at some of the more unique projects under way to monitor the universe for signs of extraterrestrials in this “not too serious” and fun program.  Friday, June 7th 7:30-8:30 PM

     

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  • Four Feet Down the Trail (ages 2-4) - Encore! Worms & Slugs Oh My!

    • 08 Jun 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill

    This is a popular program designed for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver.  For this reason, please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier for the duration (no charge for baby). Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more.  Each program includes outdoor exploration. You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more classes meet Monday mornings from 9:30-11:00 and include a snack $15/12 members for individual class  ($3 add sib)  Save:  Register for a series (any four classes):  $50/45 ($10/additional sib)

     

     

    June 8 (Sat)- Encore! Worms and Slugs, Oh My! They might be slippery and they might be slimy but they sure are important to our world. Come learn all about these cool critters.

     

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  • Four Feet Down the Trail (ages 2-4) - Play Day

    • 10 Jun 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Rochester Municipal Park

    This is a popular program designed for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver.  For this reason, please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier for the duration (no charge for baby). Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more.  Each program includes outdoor exploration. You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more classes meet Monday mornings from 9:30-11:00 and include a snack $15/12 members for individual class  ($3 add sib)  Save:  Register for a series (any four classes):  $50/45 ($10/additional sib)

     

    Play Day-Anyone who has participated in our Four Feet Down the Trail programs is invited for a fun morning in the park.  We’ll have activities, reunite with our favorite instructors and meet new friends.  Please bring some snacks to share.  We’ll meet in the Rochester Municipal Park.   Free    Monday, June  10th  9:30-11:00

     

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  • Just Camp with Ranger Ruby

    • 17 Jun 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 21 Jun 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    All the big kids are going to summer camp and we don’t want the little guys to miss out on the action. This is a short camp designed to be friendly, fun and welcoming for our youngest campers. Parents and caregivers are welcome, but not required to attend. We’ll do crafts, play games, make snacks, play outside, catch bugs, have a campfire...the very best of camp in a shortened day format approachable for the 3-5 age set. Loved Just Camp and want more? Check out Into the Great Outdoors with Ranger Ruby this August!

    Mon-Fri, June 17-21, 10:00-12:00 noon

    $100/$80 members

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  • Wild About Dinosaurs!

    • 26 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    At Dinosaur Hill we are truly wild about dinosaurs. We’ll dig for dino bones, assemble the bones into a lifesized dinosaur and even make casts of dinosaur bones so we can take home one of our very own.

    Wednesday, June 26 1:00-4:00

    $25 per session/$20 members 

    Sign up for two or more Wild About! and save $5!

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  • Trail Time - Camping Time

    • 27 Jun 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Camping Time We’ll pitch our tent and have a real campout complete with a campfire, S’mores and camping games.

    Thurs. June 27

    A little about our Trail Time series...Join us for these popular programs for the younger set. Parents are welcome but not required to attend. Programs meet mornings from 10-11:30 and include crafts, outdoor activities and a light snack.

    $15/12 members.

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  • Magic and Marshmallows FAMILY CAMPFIRE

    • 28 Jun 2013
    • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Always popular and always fun...we’ll gather around the fire and see magic tricks and make our own balloon animals.

    Fri, June 28th 8:30pm-9:30pm

    $5/$3 members with a maximum fee per family of $15/$12 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - Red, White and Blue

    • 02 Jul 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Red, White and Blue- Hunt the preserve for things in nature that are red, white and blue! Even our snack will follow the theme. Get in the spirit of the holiday! Tues, July 2nd

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Camp Curiosity

    • 08 Jul 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • 12 Jul 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Do you love to do a little bit of everything? This camp will take your camp experience to a whole new level through wild art projects, outdoor activities and lots of other cool stuff. We’ll paint with water balloons (yep, it IS messy...but hey, this is camp!), create our own fossils...make a spray paint planet and even do some nifty experiments involving dry ice and...ICE CREAM! Yummy, messy, creative andone of a kind are the best words to describe this camp experience. This camp will be full of fun and unique projects with plenty of time for outside activity too.

    Mon-Fri July 8-12

    9:00-noon $105/85 members

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  • Wild About Fishing!

    • 10 Jul 2013
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Always a favorite in the summertime! Learn about fishing, casting, choosing bait and then head out to the pond to see what we can reel in. We’ll also search the creek for crazy insects.

    Wednesday, July 10 1:00-4:00

    $25 per session/$20 members 

    Sign up for two or more Wild About! and save $5!

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  • Clowning Around FAMILY CAMPFIRE

    • 12 Jul 2013
    • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    A real clown will join us around the campfire to make cool balloon animals and teach us some tricks of the trade! Sure to be a lot of fun for kids and kids at heart.

    Fri, July 12th 8:30pm-9:30pm

    $5/$3 members with a maximum fee per family of $15/$12 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - Buggin Out

    • 13 Jul 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Buggin Out- You won’t believe some of the weird, wild insects we can find when we go on a “bug safari” at Dinosaur Hill.             Sat, July 13th

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Field Adventure Days

    • 15 Jul 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 19 Jul 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Spend the afternoon on awesome adventures which will range from an insect fi eld day (dip for them in the stream, use nets to capture them in the meadow and hunt for some really weird ones under the logs) to a game day (make a game to take home, have fun with a variety of outdoor games) to science day (make giant soap bubbles, launch a water rocket etc.). Lot’s of outdoor time, lots of activities to keep us busy.

    Mon-Fri, July 15-19 10:00-4 pm

    $150/120 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - One Foot, Two Foot

    • 22 Jul 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    One Foot, Two Foot- Some animals have big feet, some have little feet...discover fun things about animal feet and make some tracks to take home. Mon, July 22

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Trail Time - Planting Time

    • 23 Jul 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Planting Time We love to see kids digging in the dirt! Come plant in our garden and plant some seeds of your own to take home.

    Tues. July 23

    A little about our Trail Time series...Join us for these popular programs for the younger set. Parents are welcome but not required to attend. Programs meet mornings from 10-11:30 and include crafts, outdoor activities and a light snack.

    $15/12 members.

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  • Wild About Mad Science!

    • 24 Jul 2013
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Whoa! Be shocked and amazed as we pull out all the stops and become mad scientists. We’ll explore a bunch of wack and cool experiments with a summertime theme.

    Wednesday, July 24 1:00-4:00

    $25 per session/$20 members 

    Sign up for two or more Wild About! and save $5!

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - Summer Olympics

    • 25 Jul 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Summer Olympics- We love to get outside and have loads of silly fun in the beautiful summer air. Try your hand at Dino Hill’s version of the summer olympics! Thurs, July 25

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Hot Dogs On A Log FAMILY CAMPFIRE

    • 26 Jul 2013
    • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    From foxes to coyotes to wolves there are some pretty interesting relatives of domestic dogs that call Michigan home. Learn more about these critters and enjoy hot dogs by the campfire.

    Fri, July 26th  8:30pm-9:30pm

    $5/$3 members with a maximum fee per family of $15/$12 members

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  • Cookin' Crazy

    • 29 Jul 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • 02 Aug 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Start out with a weird idea, add a helping of science and heaping of fun and you will get our Cookin Crazy Camp! We are up to all new things this year and the return of some old favorites...cook pizza using the sun, make some hobo stew around the campfi re...see what we can harvest from our garden plot...each day has a unique theme...We’ll cook, we’ll experiment and we’ll have a lot of fun outdoors too. Come find out what has made this one of the most popular camps at Dinosaur Hill! AND you can make a whole day of camp by combing Cookin’ Crazy with Bonkers Baking!

    Mon-Fri, July 29- Aug 2, 9:00-noon

    $105/85 members***

    ***Save by combining Cookin' Crazy and Bonkers Bakers and make a whole day of fun at Dinosaur Hill!  You can sign up for both camps...bring your lunch and we'll have a supervised lunch hour between the two camps. Fee for both camps:  $170/140 members

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  • Bonkers Bakers

    • 29 Jul 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • 02 Aug 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    A pinch of fun and a dash of discovery! We’ll have a lot of fun mixing and making messes...baking and experimenting. This isn’t your mother’s baking class...this is baking Dino Hill style! This camp is great fun, tasty and the perfect compliment to our Cookin’ Crazy Camp. Plenty of outdoor fun and activity too.

    Mon-Fri, July 29- Aug 2, 1:00-4:00

    $105/85 members***

    *** Save by combining Cookin’ Crazy and Bonkers Bakers and make a whole day of fun at Dinosaur Hill! You can sign up for both camps...bring your lunch and we’ll have a supervised lunch hour between the two camps. Fee for both camps: $170/140 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - We Scream for Ice Cream

    • 03 Aug 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    We Scream for Ice Cream- Nothing says summer quite like nice yummy ice-cream...we’ll make our own and top it off with tasty toppings! Sat, Aug 3

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Dino Adventure Days

    • 05 Aug 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • 09 Aug 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Everything prehistoric! We will spend our days imagining life during the age of the dinosaurs. What would the preserve look like? Is there anything still here that was here during the time of dinosaurs? How big is a dino footprint, were there dinos small enough to fit in our pocket? Explore our collection of dinosaur bones, make casts of fossils, eat dino snacks, dig for dinosaur bones and learn how to walk (and talk) like a dino!

    Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9 9:00 am-12:00 noon

    $105/85 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - Tilly the Tomato

    • 07 Aug 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Tilly the Tomato- We’ll go up to the Dinosaur Hill garden and go on our own hunt for the great tomato...make a craft to decorate your own garden. Wed, Aug 7

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • See In The Dark FAMILY CAMPFIRE

    • 09 Aug 2013
    • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Wild things happen when it is dark outside...discover things that glow in the dark, test your night vision and find out if some animals can see in the dark!

    Fri, Aug. 9th   8:30pm-9:30pm

    $5/$3 members with a maximum fee per family of $15/$12 members

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  • Into the Great Outdoors with Ranger Ruby

    • 12 Aug 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 Aug 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    The same shortened day format as our Just Camp program gets the preschool set into the action of summer camp and helps them develop their senses and comfort in the great outdoors. Parents are welcome, but not required to attend. In this camp we will use our imagination and senses to explore the wonderful world of the outdoors. Through crafts, creative play and lots of outdoor activity we will set out on a new adventure into the great outdoors each day. Activities are different from Just Camp so you can sign up for one or both camps!

    Mon-Fri, Aug 12-Aug 16 10:00-12:00 noon

    $100/$80 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - Silly Science Time

    • 19 Aug 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Silly Science Time- It is never too early to learn that science can be amazing and fun! We’ll explore some really fun experiments including magnetism and more! Mon, Aug 19

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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  • Wild About Rockets!

    • 21 Aug 2013
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Seriously, rockets rock! We’ll make our own water rockets and see how high we can make them fly (prepare to get a little wet!) then we’ll experiment with other types of rockets too!

    Wednesday, August 21 1:00-4:00

    $25 per session/$20 members 

    Sign up for two or more Wild About! and save $5!

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  • Trail Time - Fishing Time

    • 22 Aug 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Fishing Time grab a pole and we’ll practice casting, learn about local fish and have a silly good time.

    Thurs. Aug. 22

    A little about our Trail Time series...Join us for these popular programs for the younger set. Parents are welcome but not required to attend. Programs meet mornings from 10-11:30 and include crafts, outdoor activities and a light snack.

    $15/12 members.

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  • Deep Space Adventure FAMILY CAMPFIRE

    • 23 Aug 2013
    • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Be amazed as we learn about all of the cool things in deep space from giant clouds of dust that look like animals to black holes that swallow space.

    Fri, Aug 23rd   8:30pm-9:30pm

    $5/$3 members with a maximum fee per family of $15/$12 members

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  • Wild in the Woods Camp

    • 26 Aug 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 30 Aug 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Just as the name implies, we will get out, get active and go wild! Make your own bow and arrow, build a survival shelter, start a fire with flint and steel, launch water balloons with our catapult, play “capture the flag” in the woods, try your hand at fishing, search for treasure w/a treasure map and compass, make a hiking stick and enjoy picnics in the woods. A great way to have a whole lotta fun in the outdoors!

    Mon-Fri, Aug 26-30 10-4pm

    $170/140 members

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  • 4ft Down the Trail - Farewell Summer Campfire

    • 31 Aug 2013
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

    Farewell Summer Campfire- We had so much fun at Dinosaur Hill this summer let’s gather one last time for a marshmallow roast around the campfire! Sat, Aug 31

    A little bit about our 4ft Down the Trail series...This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Programs have a theme and may include crafts, songs, puppets, finger-plays, learning stations and much more. Dinosaur Hill believes active outdoor play is important for a healthy child so each program includes at least some outdoor exploration. Please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier.

    You may sign-up for individual programs or save by choosing any four or more. 

    Fee: $15/$12 members for individual class ($3 add sib)

    Save: Register for a series (any four classes): $50/$45 members  ($10/additional sib)

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