Preschoolers in the Flint Hills

Preschool-age children (ages 3-5) begin discovering the wonder of the Flint Hills where they live, but look beyond the city limits in their exploration. Every session includes a story time, snack and themed craft or activity!

Times, Cost & Registration

Class runs 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the dates listed below.

Please print and complete the Preschool Permission Form and return it to the FHDC Education Department on or before your first program date.

Pre-registration is required either online, by phone at 785-587-2726 or in person at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.

Registration is now open for Summer programs.
Registration for Fall 2019 programs opens August 5.
 
FHDC Members: $7 | Non-Members: $9 
Preschool

Summer 2019

Date Theme Description
June 18 Garden Party                   Our Prairie Garden is full of pretty flowers and grasses. Come celebrate summer with your friends out on our 3rd Floor Terrace, then you can plant some seeds for your own garden.
July 16 Airplane Pilots                            Make and test paper airplanes and find out what makes them fly! 
August 20                Slime Time Lets make some slime! Some animals make their own slime, what on Earth is it for?! Come find out with your preschool friends.

Fall 2019


 Date Theme  Description 
September 3       That's Me      Tell us about your favorite things! We will celebrate what makes each of us special by making a puzzle and playing games together. 
September 17                               Fruity Fun        If you love sweet, delicious fruit, this day is for you! Come examine the inside of a magnifying glass and discover that they aren't just for eating! 
October 1  Wiggly, Giggly Worms                                           Worms come in all shapes and sizes! Let's explore how worms do their chores and much more. 
October 15  Spider Friends  Spiders have eight legs! Do you think you could walk like a spider? Come find out as we learn all about these amazing creatures!
November 5 Wind Flyers!  You can fly! We will make some wings to try. Decorate your own glider and take it home with you to keep learning about how things fly! 
November 19  Making Things  You can make things all by yourself! Sometimes the things you make aren't the best, but other times they might change the world! Come make some things with us! 
December 3  Pajamarama  Wear your jammies if you want, we are going to find out who sleeps in the day and who sleeps at night! 
December 17  A Long Drive  Over 100 years ago, Kansas started to fill up with covered wagons and travelers from far away. If you moved to a new place, what would you bring with you? Let's pack the wagon and go on an adventure!