👶 Ages 18 mo–3 yr10-week course📍 Upper West Side

Forest Class in Central Park (18 Mos-3 Yrs | With Parent/Caregiver | Fall | Wednesdays | 10:00 AM)

Name: Forest Class in Central Park (18 Mos-3 Yrs | With Parent/Caregiver | Fall | Wednesdays | 10:00 AM)
Start: 2026-11-18T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

Nov 11 Nov 18

📆Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM

📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 Get directions ↗

🏷From $500This may be the price of one class, one month or the whole course. Check the venue's site.

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10 Wednesdays Join our premier Forest Class in Central Park! This immersive outdoor toddler class in NYC fosters a deep connection with the environment through hands-on learning and exploration. Designed as an early childhood STEM experience, children will explore the ecosystem and engage in sensory learning. Meeting Location: The group meets at 77th Street and Central Park West before walking together to our Central Park forest classroom.

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