The Pathfinders
Afterschool explorations for 5-9 year olds. Forest rambles, nature crafting, garden projects, barn time and plenty of fresh air and playtime 2 days a week through the spring of 2024.
The cost of the program is $535 for the session
All materials and tools needed will be provided by Fiddleheads. Children will need to come with their own outdoor clothing and gear. If there are barriers to obtaining appropriate clothing and gear please reach out.
How to Join the Pathfinders
Programming will take place at Fiddleheads, 106 Palmer Place, Manchester Center, VT or at the adjacent Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park. Pickup will be available at MEMS for MEMS and Dorset students.
Dates are:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 25th-May 29th
Typical schedule:
3:00-3:30 drop-off, snacks, playtime and gear up
3:30-4:45 adventures and crafting
4:45-5:00 cleanup, gear storage and pickup
The Outsiders
Adventure After School for 9-12 Year Olds
After School Forest Fridays at Fiddleheads
Calling all 9-12 year olds to take a break from screen time and get outside with some real life tools and adventure maps. Fiddleheads is again offering The Outsiders, in spring of 2025. It will be a 6 week session of Fridays from 3:00-5:00pm, running from March 21th through May 2nd. Sessions will take place at different natural areas around Manchester and activities will include hiking and exploring, team building games and activities, tracking, foraging, shelter building, fire starting and journaling. Programming will take place entirely outdoors, appropriate clothing will be necessary.
Cost for the full program will be $350 per child. All materials and tools needed will be provided by Fiddleheads. Children will need to come with their own outdoor clothing and gear. If there are barriers to obtaining appropriate clothing and gear please reach out.
How to Join the Outsiders
Programming will take place at Fiddleheads, 106 Palmer Place, Manchester Center, VT or at the adjacent Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park.
Dates and Locations are:
March 21st
At Fiddleheads. Ice breakers, team building, fire starting and maple syrup making.
April 4th
Manchester Rec. Shelter building in the town forest.
April 11th
Location tba
April 25th
Merck Forest. Amphibian investigations.
May 2
Dene Farm at Hildene. Wetland walk and bird observations.
May 9th
Location tba
Typical schedule:
3:00-3:15 drop-off, snacks, gear up
3:15-3:30 nature journaling.
3:30-4:50 hike/ activity and lesson
4:50-5:00 session close. cleanup, gear storage and pickup
