Summer 2019
Please note that all times and dates are subject to change.
Please call ahead for reservations and to check on the status of the activities.
(573) 729-3400
Monday, June 3, 2019 Mudbugs Club—Gardens! 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Mudbugs Club is back, led by Janet Price of Moonshadow Moments, and will focus on getting kids out and about on the property, running and playing and learning! This is the first session of three in June and July focusing on stuff that grows! Gardens is this session’s theme, and we will establish and tend a garden as well as plant something to take home. The program will be aimed at children from ages six to twelve, but younger children may come if accompanied by an adult. The cost is $1 per child, with adults free, and phone registration is STRONGLY recommended so plans for materials and snacks can be made.
Monday, June 10, 2019 Mother Goose Returns with Flora and Fauna! 6:30 p.m..
Mother Goose returns this year with a series of programs with fun, songs, and activities about various aspects of the natural world. A few stories, a couple of songs, snacks, and maybe short walks on trails close to the house, depending on the weather. Especially designed for preschoolers, toddlers, and up to early elementary-school aged children. $1.00/person or $5.00/family. Phone reservations requested.
Monday, June 17, 2019 Mudbugs Club—Seeds and Pollination! 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Led by Janet Price of Moonshadow Moments, we will get our kids out and about on the property, running and playing and learning! This is the second session of three in June and July focusing on stuff that grows. We will play with seeds and learn about pollination (we might even pollinate some plants!). The program will be aimed at children from ages six to twelve, but younger children may come if accompanied by an adult. The cost is $1 per child, with adults free, and phone registration is STRONGLY recommended so plans for materials and snacks can be made.
Monday, July 1, 2019 Mudbugs Club—Flowers! 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Led by Janet Price of Moonshadow Moments, we will focus on getting kids out and about on the property, running and playing and learning! This is the third session of three in June and July focusing on stuff that grows. Ever “pounded” a flower? It is fun! Flowers is the theme, and we will explore importance of flowers. The program will be aimed at children from ages six to twelve, but younger children may come if accompanied by an adult. The cost is $1 per child, with adults free, and phone registration is STRONGLY recommended so plans for materials and snacks can be made. Watch for the NEXT trio of Mudbug activities in September and October!
Wednesday-Friday, July 10-12 Bonebrake Discovery Camp 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bonebrake Discovery Camp is a day camp for children from the ages of about seven to twelve, providing an enthusiastic experience of the outdoors, coupled with art and cultural programs. All activities are designed to nourish and strengthen, as well as enrich the growing child. The cost is $75 for the three-day session. The Friday evening activity is free and open to all family and friends at no cost. Enrollment is limited, and registration is first-come, first served basis.
Monday, July 22, 2019 Mother Goose Goes Buggy! 6:30 p.m.
Mother Goose returns to talk about bugs! Stories, songs, and activities about the creepy, crawly, squirmy, buzzing critters in our lives. Especially designed for preschoolers. Light refreshments provided. $1.00/person or $5.00/family. Phone reservations requested.
Thursday, August 8, 2019 Sky Watch 8:00 p.m.
Here we go again with a fun sky watch event. The telescopes of the Dent County Astronomers can also show you things like globular clusters of stars, dying stars, double stars and more. Maybe a meteor or satellite will pass across the sky. So keep your head up. There are always other fun things we can do if the conditions are right. So bring your curiosity to the Bonebrake Center for great views of the night sky. Of course, clouds might block the skies and force us to cancel the event. We'll keep you updated on the Dent County Astronomers Facebook page, or you can call or text (573) 247-0279 on that afternoon to check the status.
Monday, August 12, 2019 Mother Goose Gets Wet and Wild! 6:30 p.m.
Yup, Mother Goose is back! Learn about the special qualities and importance of water in our lives and how much of YOU is just plain H20! Be prepared to get WET as we carefully (?) water some of our yard plants. Especially designed for preschoolers. Light refreshments provided. $1.00/person or $5.00/family. Phone reservations requested.
Monday, September 9, 2019 Mudbugs Club—Rocks and Soil Crayons! 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Led by Janet Price of Moonshadow Moments, we will focus on getting kids out and about on the property, running and playing and learning! This is the first session of three in September and October focusing on rocks and the earth. Rocks and the soil is the theme this time, and we will MAKE soil crayons! The program will be aimed at children from ages six to twelve, but younger children may come if accompanied by an adult. The cost is $1 per child, with adults free, and phone registration is STRONGLY recommended so plans for materials and snacks can be made.
Monday, September 23, 2019 Mudbugs Club—Nature Art with Earth Paints and Mud Sculpting! 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Led by Janet Price of Moonshadow Moments, we will focus on getting kids out and about on the property, running and playing and learning! This is the second session of three in September and October focusing on rocks and the earth. Did you know the earth is a wonderful source of paint? The program will be aimed at children from ages six to twelve, but younger children may come if accompanied by an adult. The cost is $1 per child, with adults free, and phone registration is STRONGLY recommended so plans for materials and snacks can be made.
Monday, October 7, 2019 Mudbugs Club—Nature Mosaics! 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Led by Janet Price of Moonshadow Moments, we will focus on getting kids out and about on the property, running and playing and learning! This is the third session is of three in September and October, focusing on rocks and the earth. Make a work of art with nature stuff! The program will be aimed at children from ages six to twelve, but younger children may come if accompanied by an adult. The cost is $1 per child, with adults free, and phone registration is STRONGLY recommended so plans for materials and snacks can be made.
And, YES, Halloween in the Holler will return, with fun and silliness galore. This will most likely be on the evening of Saturday, October 26, 2019, but we will post it for SURE later.
And finally, there WILL be the traditional Christmas activities in December 2019. You WON'T be disappointed! As always, there are more activities in the mill, so check back!
As always, there are always more activities in the mill, so check back!
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