BEEC enjoys offering afterschool programs to our communities youth. Below are ideas for Nature Play afterschool series that explore the changing seasons. We have offered series at BEEC, on the Retreat Trails, at Westgate Housing, and in collaboration with organizations, such as the example below with In-Sight Photography. We also offer afterschool programs for schools. Please contact with inquiries to set up afterschool programs.
Nature Play Afterschool
Autumn Amble: Come discover the autumn world of singing insects, falling leaves, and traveling seeds. We will explore the changing world around us and play games that mimic the autumn behaviors of animals.
Chilly Changes: Let’s investigate the changing forest. We will explore how the plants and animals are preparing for the long cold winter, and play games that mimic their activities.
Winter Woods: Come discover the winter world around us through games, activities and exploration. We will explore winter survival strategies of animals, uncover stories tracking wildlife, and mimic their winter behaviors.
Warming Days: Let’s investigate the changing forest. As the world begins to slowly re-emerge from winter’s slumber we will explore what animals are doing and play games that mimic their activities.
Spring Stroll: Come explore and discover the spring world of bursting buds, returning birds, and emerging insects. Welcoming this magical time, we will also make nature art and build fairy and gnome homes.
Great Outdoors Photography
An after-school series for ages 11-18. At In-Sight and BEEC, with field trips around Brattleboro
We hope to offer this again in the future. Sign up for our mailing list here to stay tuned for updates on programing.
This program will integrate digital photography into nature exploration and discovery, through a collaboration between In-Sight Photography and BEEC. We will use the camera as a lens to investigate the natural world as it changes through the seasons.
As an introductory photography class, students will also learn basic operation of a digital single lens reflex camera as well as tools for downloading, editing, and printing their images. All students are expected to attend each class as well as 1 open lab each week.
BEEC programs with In-Sight are offered regardless of ability to pay, and no interested youth is ever turned away because of their family’s economic circumstances. Families are asked to recognize the cost to run the program but pledge and pay what they can afford.