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Programs for Children

Most programs require registration for participants ages 2+.

Please review all program information at the time of registration.

Questions or need help registering? Call 215-887-6603.

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Magic Mornings

Program for 2-5-year-olds with Adult

 

Hey, toddlers! Bring your favorite adult to join a Briar Bush educator for walks, animal encounters, activities, and more. Each week features a new nature-themed lesson, which repeats throughout the week. (Register for one day per week.)

 

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: Briar Bush Nature Center

Days: MOST Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Visit our Calendar of Events page for the complete schedule.

Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Cost per Participant/Session: $12.50 | Abington Resident: $11.25 | BBNC Member: $10.00

Additional Child Same Household: $7.50 | Abington Resident: $6.75 | BBNC Member: $6.00

Notes:

  • Registration is required for participants ages 2+. Registration includes one adult.

  • Children under 2 years of age accompanying a paying participant are free of charge.

  • The program takes place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, for varying durations of time. Dress appropriately for the weather. You will be contacted in the case of cancellation due to extreme weather.

  • Registration closes at 9:45am the morning of the program date.

  • Children cannot participate in both Magic Mornings and Nature Pioneers within the same week as the activities are similar.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Registration fees for Magic Mornings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the program, you may transfer to another date if you contact us at least two business days prior to the program date. To transfer, email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.

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Nature Pioneers

Program for 4-6-year-olds

 

Children are invited to join us on their own for age-appropriate activities, walks, animal encounters, crafts, games, and more! Each week features a new nature-themed lesson.

 

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: Briar Bush Nature Center

Days: MOST Thursdays

Visit our Calendar of Events page for the complete schedule.

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Cost per Participant/Session: $15.00 | Abington Resident: $13.50 | BBNC: $12.00​

Notes:

  • Registration is required.

  • The Nature Pioneers Policies and Procedures document must be reviewed before registration and includes more information than outlined below.

  • A Medical and Pick-Up Consent Form must be completed for each participant before the program date.

    • This form is valid from June through to the following May.

    • You will need to log in to the registration system, complete the form, click 'Continue,' click 'Checkout,' then click 'Complete Order' in order for the form to be submitted. You will receive a confirmation email of the submission.

    • If you are not sure if you have completed the form, please email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.

  • This is a drop-off program; participants must come prepared with a backpack, water bottle, and full change of clothes.

  • The program takes place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, for varying durations of time. Dress appropriately for the weather. You will be contacted in the case of cancellation due to extreme weather.

  • Registration closes at 12:00pm the Monday before the program.

  • Children cannot participate in both Magic Mornings and Nature Pioneers within the same week as the activities are similar.

 

Cancellation Policy:

  • Registration fees for Nature Pioneers are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the program, you may transfer to another date if you contact us at least two business days prior to the program date. To transfer, email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.

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School's Out, Get Outside!

Program for Grades K-5

 

When school is not in session, students can spend a day at Briar Bush exploring the outdoors, meeting live animals, crafting, playing in nature, and more!

 

Season: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: Briar Bush Nature Center

Dates: Select Holidays and In-Service Days for the 2026-2027 School Year

 Visit our Calendar of Events page for the complete schedule.

Time: 8:30am-3:30pm

Cost per Participant/Session: $90.00 | Abington Resident: $81.00 | Briar Bush Member: $72.00

After-Care Sessions

  • Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm

  • Cost per Participant/Session: $12.00

  • Please note: After-Care is exclusively for registered participants of School's Out, Get Outside!

  • To register: click "Keep Shopping" after your main program sessions are in the cart. 

Notes:

  • Registration is required. Sessions may close one week or more in advance of the date. Please take note of each session’s exact registration close date/time on the registration page.

  • The School’s Out, Get Outside! Policies and Procedures document must be reviewed before registration and includes more information than outlined below.

  • This program is open to children in Grades K-5. Depending on overall enrollment, children may remain together as one mixed-age group or be divided into two groups by age.

  • The program will take place both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, for varying durations of time.

    • Please dress appropriately for the weather. You will be contacted in the case of cancellation due to extreme weather.

    • The indoor portions of the program will take place in both accessible and non-accessible spaces.

    • Trail surfaces include asphalt (accessible), woodchips, gravel, compacted soil, exposed roots, and/or water bars. The trails may be sloped/uneven.

  • Program Participation Requirements

    • Medical and Pick-Up Consent Form must be completed for each participant in advance of the program date.

      • This form is valid from June through to the following May.

      • You will need to log in to the registration system, complete the form, click 'Continue,' click 'Checkout,' then click 'Complete Order' in order for the form to be submitted.

      • If you are not sure if you have completed the form, please email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.

    • Each participant must come prepared with a backpack of the following items:

      • refillable water bottle

      • non-refrigerated/no-heat lunch and snacks

      • weather-appropriate clothing/gear (rain jacket/boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, snow gear/boots)

      • full change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks, shoes) as participants may get extremely wet/dirty during activities

    • Parents/guardians must be reachable by phone at all times during program hours in case of an incident or emergency. Please add Briar Bush Nature Center (215-887-6603) to your contacts.​

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Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel the program 15 days or more before its start date, you will receive an 80% refund (20% service fee). No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the program start date. To cancel, email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.

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