Discover. Explore. Get Lost in Nature.
A Sterling Nature Center Summer Program
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Summer Youth Program
Proudly sponsored by Friends of the Sterling Nature Center and Constellation Energy
In partnership with Cayuga County Parks and Trails
Get Lost in Nature is a week-long outdoor experience for children ages 9 to 12. Kids spend their days exploring trails, learning about local wildlife, building skills, and working as a team. This is real learning, outside.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Week 1: July 13 to 17
Ages 9 and 10
Week 2: July 27 to 31
Ages 11 and 12
Program Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Before and Aftercare Available:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location:
Sterling Nature Center
15730 Jensvold Road
Sterling, NY 13156
Program Fee: $185 per child, per week
Participant Limit: 12 children per session
WHAT WILL THE KIDS DO?
No two days look the same. Children spend their time outside, moving, observing, experimenting, and creating.
They will:
• Hike wooded trails and along the lakeshore
• Identify birds, insects, and native plants
• Run simple outdoor science investigations
• Build nature-inspired art and creative projects
• Work in teams to solve challenges and complete group activities
• Play active games that connect learning with movement
This is an outdoor experience first. Kids are engaged, curious, and part of the natural world around them.
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
The program is led by an experienced local educator and retired science teacher who brings decades of teaching experience and a passion for nature-based learning. The program is supervised by Sterling Nature Center Director Jim D’Angelo. All activities are carefully planned to provide a safe, engaging, and encouraging environment for every child.
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Payment Options
Registration Packet
Download the registration Sheet.
If you are unable to download the forms, use the short form to request that they be emailed to you.
Payment is required to register for the Summer Youth Program.
Families may choose one of the following payment options:
• Pay online using the form below
• Pay in person by cash or credit card during building hours
• Pay by check mailed or dropped off
Checks must be made payable to Friends of the Sterling Nature Center.
Mailing Address:
Friends of the Sterling Nature Center
PO Box 216
15730 Jensvold Road
Sterling, NY 13156
Online Payment Below
If you pay online, completed registration and medical forms must be mailed or dropped off at the Nature Center.
Please submit all required paperwork within 14 days of payment.
Registration is not complete until all required forms are received.
Payment may be made by check through the mail or in person by cash or credit card during building hours.
Building Hours:
Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Mail completed forms and payment to:
Sterling Nature Center
po box 216 Jensvold Road
Sterling, NY 13156
Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Sterling Nature Center
Space is limited. Registration is first come, first served.