Each day features different fun activities and hands-on experiences to enhance your child’s enjoyment and understanding of the seasons and the world around them, and deepen their connection with nature in a safe and supportive environment. Active games, crafts and activities will focus on the changing seasons, local ecology, STEM and the senses, and will incorporate our beautiful natural surroundings, including private trails, a mountain stream, recreation field, gardens (raingarden, pollinator, sensory) and rustic campfire circles.
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation | 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 | 973-835-2160
Owned and operated by the Highlands Nature Friends, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
School Break 1-Day Adventure Days
Fun, Exploration and Adventure!
Upcoming Programs - 1st-5th Grade!
Mon, Sep 7, 9am-12pm
Mon, Sep 21, 9am-12pm
Mon, Oct 12, 9am-12pm
Thu, Nov 5, 9am-3pm
Fri, Nov 6, 9am-3pm
Give your 1st-5th grader up for a day (or two) of fun at Weis, as we explore the forest and field and forest on our private trails, observe seasonal changes, play some fun field games, and get creative with some nature-inspired art projects.
ACTIVITIES
- Take a geology hike on our private trails
- Learn how botanists and foresters ID plants in winter
- Complete a nature scavenger hunt
- Look for migratory birds visiting us from Canada
- Use your creativity and imagination to design your own ant sized forest
STAFF
- Staffed by our experienced team of Educators and Naturalists
- Lead staff are Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED certified
- Staff to child ratio of 1:9 provides a safe and attentive environment
IMPORTANT INFO
- This is a drop-off program; we cannot accommodate early drop-off or late pick-ups. Please drive in through the outer gate and drop-off at the picnic grove where staff will greet you; this is also where pick up will be.
- Rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather we will move the fun indoors or under our covered pavilion.
- Make sure your child is dressed for the weather - including extra sock in cold weather.
- Please pack a reusable water bottle, snack and lunch. NO tree nut products please!
CODE OF CONDUCT
- All children are expected to follow our main rule: RESPECT! Respect each other; Respect the natural world; Respect the leader; Respect themselves.
- Fighting, physical contact (pushing, showing, kicking, etc.), name-calling, harassment and bullying are not permitted under any circumstances.
- Attendees must be willing and able to follow the leader's directions, stay with the group, and participate safely in activities.
- Parents: please make sure your child is aware of and agrees to abide by these rules!
DAILY PROGRAM FEE (per child)
$90 - Standard Rate
$85 - Siblings Rate (each sibling)
$80 - CURRENT New Weis Center Member Rate*
*Members at the $75 "Supporter" level and up receive program discounts". Memberships are tax-deductible and have many year round benefits. Not sure if you are a current member? Contact Us and we'll let you know - or JOIN/RENEW NOW!
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- A $35 processing fee applies to ALL refunds
- Refunds (less the $35 fee) will only be issued for cancellation requests received 2 weeks prior to the program date, unless otherwise noted
- Last minute refunds due to major illness or family emergency will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
> We reserve the right to remove any child without refund due to unacceptable behavior, and to reschedule or change programs as needed.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
- Register online using the link on this page
- Submit your online payment using the links on this page