Nature's Playground in Winter

Frozen Sound Experiments Discover the hidden symphony of winter as ice and frost create a world of unexpected sounds. Tap, crack, and listen—every frozen surface holds a secret waiting to be heard. What You Need: A safe outdoor area with ice formations Small sticks,...

Snowshoes Challenge What You Do: Cut large ovals or rectangles from sturdy cardboard, or gather sticks and tie them together to form a snowshoe shape. Punch holes in the cardboard or weave string through the sticks to create foot straps. Secure the snowshoes onto...

Ice Bowling What You Do: Fill empty milk cartons or juice boxes with water and place them outside to freeze overnight (or in a freezer). Once frozen, remove the cartons to reveal solid ice "bowling pins." Set up the ice pins in a triangle formation like traditional...

Hidden Winter Treasures What You Do: Gather small, colorful objects like scarves, wooden blocks, plastic animals, or small painted rocks. Before the activity, hide these objects in the snow, making some easier to find and others more challenging. Provide the children...

Frozen Bubbles Watch as your bubbles turn into tiny crystal worlds floating in the cold winter air! Try to catch one on your glove or let it freeze on a surface. What Do You Do? Prepare the Bubble Solution: Mix the water, dish soap, and glycerin (or corn syrup) in a...

Nature Weaving Activity Nature weaving is an outdoor art activity where you use a stick frame and twine to create a woven design with foraged natural materials like leaves, branches, and pinecones. Challenge yourself to make patterns or shapes with your foraged items...

Outdoor Skating  Get ready to glide and have fun at the outdoor rink! Whether you’re practicing your hockey skills, doing some figure skating tricks, or just enjoying the fresh air, skating outdoors is a fantastic way to stay active, connect with friends, and feel the...

Snow Pac-Man Tag  Making our own tracks is a great way to create outdoor games! Whether it's animal tracks in the snow or your own footprints, each step leaves behind a story. Did you know our feet make tracks too? You can play games by following your tracks, creating...

Reindeer Relays Can you handle the challenge of being Santa’s reindeer? Test your skills by navigating a special training course this Christmas! From weaving through obstacles to carrying "presents," see if you’ve got what it takes to join Santa’s team and spread...