(Joplin, MO) – This July, the Wildcat Glades Friends Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a hands-on preschool connections program, kids and adult yoga classes, a nature explorers event, and much more!
Yoga in Nature for Adults
July 10 | 8:30 am to 9:30 am | For ages 16+ | $10 to attend
Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing, and yoga poses. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle. This is a great opportunity to help anyone who might be experiencing a little angst from being cooped up this winter. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page. This class will be held at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register, visit our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.
Yoga in Nature for Kids
July 10 | 10:30 am | For ages 2+ accompanied by an adult | Free class sponsored by Peaceful Yoga
Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of fun, breathing, and yoga poses specifically for kids. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle. This is a great opportunity to help kids unwind as we close out the school year. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page. This class will be held at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register, visit our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.
Campsite Basics
July 17 | 4:00 pm | Ages 7 to 12 | Free class for nature explorers
Camping is a great way to spend your summer, but there are some very important things to consider when selecting a campsite and the equipment you bring. Bring your explorers out to learn how to set up and pack their tent, be prepared to camp in a bear-populated area, and how to select the perfect campsite.
To register, visit our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.
Colors of the Night
July 24 | 7:00 to 8:00 pm | Open to all ages | Free class
Have you ever wondered how the northern lights display their colors? Or why fireflies light up? Join us at the Wildcat Pavilion for an evening under the stars, learning about the colors of the night. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. We will sit in the park and enjoy the night sky.
To sign up, visit our Facebook page, call 417.708.7713, or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.
Cardboard Boat Fabrication
July 27 | 6:00 pm | Open to all ages | Free event
Let’s gear up for the cardboard boat race at our annual Water Festival!
Bring some duct tape and design ideas, we’ll provide the rest. This class will be for cardboard boat building and shoebox boat construction. Kids under 16 that attend the class to make a shoebox boat will get a free entry to the shoebox boat race on August 14.
Reserve your space by going to our Facebook page, calling 417.708.7713, or emailing lauren@wildcatglades.org.
Interesting Insects
July 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 am and July 31 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm | For ages 3 to 6 | Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Do all insects fly? What do they eat? Can we find them in our very own yard?
Join us to learn about some remarkably interesting insects that call Joplin home. We will read a story, make a critter craft, and go on a walk to look for fun insects inside our Wildcat Village.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register, visit our Facebook page, call 417.708.7713 or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.
Reference:
Robin Standridge, Executive Director
robin@wildcatglades.org
417.708.7713 or 417.629.3434, ext. 4540
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