zimmer preschool at the chabad jewish center - 3048 valley road - basking ridge, new jersey 07920 - 908.604.8844

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Psychologists have found that humans… [have a strong] affinity for the natural

outdoors. They call this love of the outdoors biophilia. Numerous studies of outdoor

experiences have shown that natural outdoor environments have an impact on humans.

They reduce stress and create a feeling of well-being. And small children consistently

prefer the natural landscape over built environments. But not all small children have the

chance to explore the natural world, and they risk developing an aversion to

nature. This impulse, called biophobia, can make them uncomfortable in natural places

and likely to regard nature as nothing more than a disposable resource. There is much

evidence that concern for the environment is based on an affection for nature that only

develops when children have unregulated contact with it. It is children's

developmental tendency to empathize with the natural world. To nurture that tendency,

children need free access to a natural area in which they can spend an extended

amount of time.

Vicki L. Stoecklin, M.Ed

ARTS & NATURECat Zimmer Preschool

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An 8-week Summer Program for Children

18 months to 5 years June 25 to August 17

Half-day or Full-day Options

WHEN: 3-day or 5-day Options

June 25 - August 17

18 months - 5 years

18 months - 2.5 years: 9am to 12:30pm 2.5 years and older: 9am to 2pmPlease inquire about extended

early-care and after-care

9am to 12:30pm Program:3-day (Mon, Wed, Fri) $105 per week

5-day (Mon-Fri) $150 per week

9am to 2pm Program: 3-day (Mon, Wed, Fri) $175 per week

5-day (Mon-Fri) $250 per week

Registration is for a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks

AGES:

TIME:

TUITION:

TO REGISTER ORTO VISIT OUR SCHOOL:

www.ZimmerPreschool.com

Please call LISA at 908.604.8844 ext. 115

or visit us online at

Join us as we experience our world through music, art, science

& LOTS of action. Summer warm weather allows for the

comfort and opportunity to be outdoors and interact with

nature. The outdoor classroom, vegetable garden, on-site nature

trail leading down to the Passaic River, are ideal settings to

learn from the outdoors. We begin each week with creative FUN

FOOD SNACK the children make and eat using fresh fruits and

vegetables. Tuesdays the children make take home usable

projects from RECYCLE products. Special GUEST VISITORS join

camp on Wednesdays to share their love and interest in the given

topic. Nature walks through the onsite forest invites us to have

a weekly SCAVENGER HUNT on Thursdays. Fridays we bake fresh

CHALLAH and end the day with a Shabbat Party. Every day, there

are opportunities to get wet so bring your bathing suit and get

ready for some fun at the Zimmer Arts & Nature Camp.

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