from the archives ...

now offering our 24th consecutive year of classes ...

Join Our Summer 2010 Nature Discovery for Kids
at the
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

2901 Candelaria NW    Albuquerque NM    87107

Sponsored by the Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center

Instructors are New Mexico certified teachers.

Join our Summer Program! Children will enjoy nature walks to observe, identify and collect data. Studies will take place inside the Nature Center, in the classroom and in the beautiful observation room.

Be prompt; classes meet in the parking lot and disperse throughout the area. (If you are late you may not find your class.) After class, children will return to the parking lot to be picked up.

Please note the refund policy, at the bottom of this page.

Week Long Classes — for children entering grades 1-6 in the Fall (except as noted)
Cost is $55 per week ($50 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Note schedule: 4 class days/week; 2 1/2 hour classes.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday  9:00-11:30

Friday Evening Sessions — for children entering grades 1-6 in the Fall (except as noted)
Cost is $20 per session ($18 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Bring a brown bag supper.

Friday evenings 5:00-8:00pm

Please note:

1. Classes will be held regardless of weather.
2. Parents cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.

Refund Policy:

1. Refunds will be given if the participant notifies the RGNC five (5) days before class begins.
2. Transfers from one class to another need to be made five (5) days before class begins.
3. If a last minute cancellation has to be made, please find a child who can attend in your child's absence. No refunds can be given unless notified five (5) days before class. If the new child does not have a waiver on file, fill one out at the time of the class.
4. If enrollment is too low, the instructor will cancel five (5) days before the class begins and a refund will be given.
5. Refunds will be given by check. Please allow at least two weeks. No refunds can be given after the five day cut off.

Enroll now!

Registration forms may be sent by mail or fax.
Payment may be made by personal check or credit card.

Call 505-344-7240 for information.

Please register at least five days before each session.
Classes may be cancelled or expanded based upon enrollment!

A 2010 liability waiver is required.
Waivers must be returned by mail, delivered to the Nature Center, or faxed to 505-344-4505 before the first day of class.

No refunds or transfers within five days of class. (You may send a substitute for your child.)