{"product_id":"july-aug-bundle-8-week-nature-program","title":"July \u0026 Aug Bundle  – 8 Week Nature Program","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b9cbdc64-c0b1-4d1f-98ff-45ce2a61cbcf\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-53\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69cd0241-8edc-832a-ae2b-ce1224a48794-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-54\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4963aa67-63c4-4e1d-8675-d6d258a7432e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69cd0241-8edc-832a-ae2b-ce1224a48794-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-58\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6c622a81-0e95-42f9-b7b7-c257e6e46eaa\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e July \u0026amp; August bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e gives children\u003cstrong\u003e 8 consistent weeks outdoors \u003c\/strong\u003eto observe the trail when it is full, active, and constantly changing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this time, we find insects everywhere (roly-polies under logs, worms, millipedes, beetles, ants, spotted lanternflies, butterflies, bees, and so many more!) Children may hear buzzing and chirping, spot insects moving through grass, and find them under logs, on leaves, and along the trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are thick and fully grown, with wildflowers, seeds, and drying leaves. We also look for signs of animals using the forest (chewed leaves, holes in the ground, feathers, and movement in the trees).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs children attend each week, they begin to recognize the same bugs, birds, and plants they see on the trail. The consistency and repetition help children thrive and actually remember what they learn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe focus on insects during this time, looking at where they live, how they move, what they eat, and how they help the environment. Children use magnifying glasses, binoculars, and simple tools to explore and observe up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach class follows a structure: movement games, nature-based toys and puzzles, a short educational lesson, a guided trail walk, and a hands-on craft or activity connected to the topic… and bubbles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is to get children curious about the natural world around them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach class follows a structure: movement games, nature-based toys and puzzles, a short educational lesson, a guided trail walk, and a hands-on craft or activity connected to the topic… and bubbles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to get children curious about the natural world around them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eThis program\u003cstrong\u003e introduces early science through real experiences in nature,\u003c\/strong\u003e while also supporting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1klr53\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eLanguage development (learning new words and describing what they see)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z7r1k6\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eGross motor skills (walking, balancing, climbing on natural terrain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rf2aid\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eFine motor skills (crafts and hands-on activities that support early handwriting skills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eThis program is\u003cstrong\u003e great for children who\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ixo6z6\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eLove to move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13qcura\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eLearn best through hands-on experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xwpx4j\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eAre curious about bugs, animals, and nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWest Hills County Park (Melville, NY)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMorning\u003c\/span\u003e- 10:15–11:30 AM or \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAfternoon\u003c\/span\u003e- 1:00-2:15 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Program meets \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonce a week\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69cd0241-8edc-832a-ae2b-ce1224a48794-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-66\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"19f0e448-73d2-4192-a4aa-f17cae498bca\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"170\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWednesdays\u003c\/span\u003e: 7\/1, 7\/8, 7\/15, 7\/22, 7\/29, 8\/5, 8\/12, 8\/26 (8\/19- no program)\u003cbr data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFridays\u003c\/span\u003e: 7\/3, 7\/10, 7\/17, 7\/24, 7\/31, 8\/7, 8\/14, 8\/28 (8\/21- no program)\u003cbr data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSaturdays\u003c\/span\u003e: 7\/11, 7\/18, 7\/25, 8\/1, 8\/8, 8\/15, 8\/22, 8\/29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69cd0241-8edc-832a-ae2b-ce1224a48794-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"11d3d144-3e7d-4282-a0b4-ef37f9cc0cb0\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eProgram Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e• Parent or caregiver stays for the full session (price is for child+parent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e• All materials are provided\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e• Park entrance is free• Siblings under 2 are FREE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2051\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e*Completed waiver required with booking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2051\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*No refunds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make-up sessions may be available if space allows\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2051\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2051\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you would like to preorder a shirt and pick it up during class, shirts are $15 and available in sizes 2T–5T: white bug shirt, white bird shirt, or yellow forest shirt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eRead our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlehikerslongisland.com\/blogs\/blogs\" title=\"little hikers blogs\"\u003eblogs \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor more information\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 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