HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
Grades 9 - 12
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INDOOR PROGRAMS
Animals with Bad Reputations
Grades 9-12
The "public image" of some animals is often inaccurate and leads to attitudes that can be detrimental to wildlife and our environment. Join us to take a close look at the good qualities of these animals.
Available at SLNSC or school site
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Birds of Prey
Grades 9-12
Raptors are birds of prey, which use talons to capture their food. Viewing live birds and mounted specimens, students will examine the key role these avian predators play in the natural world.
Available at SLNSC only
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Mammals of New Hampshire
Grades 9-12
Students will look at structural and behavioral traits that distinguish mammals from other classes of animals and consider the important role they play in New Hampshire's valuable natural communities.
Available at SLNSC or school site
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Owls of New Hampshire
Grades 9-12
We will examine the variety of raptors native to New Hampshire, focusing on owls. By using live birds, prepared mounts, and hands-on props student will learn key ecological messages about these winged predators.
Available at SLNSC or school site
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Predator/Prey Dynamics
Grades 9-12
Predators play a vital and sometimes misunderstood role in the natural world. Students will observe several live predators and learn about their amazing adaptations, which help them to survive. Students will also examine the essential role predators play in the wild.
Available at SLNSC or school site
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Winter Bird Banding
Grades 9-12
We have banded and monitored birds at our winter feeders for more than 25 years. Student teams will contribute to this long-term study by helping to make observations at a feeding station and participate in bird banding under the guidance of a Master Bird Bander. Discussion topics will focus on bird adaptations, migrations, and identification using live birds and mounted specimens.
Maximum group size is 30. Program is 2 hours. Fee is $6/student.
Available at SLNSC only
Winter (until March 15)
OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
Field & Forest Ecology
Grades 9-12
Students will investigate the differences between the natural communities of fields and forests. Through hands-on scientific studies, teams will measure wind speed, temperature, soil pH, humidity, and more, and then compare and contrast the measurements between the two communities.
Available at SLNSC only
Fall, spring, summer
Lake Ecology
Grades 9-12
Join us on our floating classroom to study Squam Lake! Using hands-on investigations of pH, dissolved oxygen, water hardness, clarity, temperature, and more, student teams will be able to judge the lake’s health. Teams of students will also collect lake sediment and a plankton sample to observe under a bioscope in the lab. All data collected will be posted on our website so teachers can compare results from past years!
Limit of 14 students/boat, with a maximum of 42 students for three boats scheduled for one time. If your group exceeds 42, we suggest that one half explore the exhibit trail while the other half is on the boats, then exchange.
Program is 2 hours. Fee is $175.00/boat/program.
Available at SLNSC only
Fall, spring, summer
Make learning come alive at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Plan a school trip now! Our school programs are designed to enhance your school’s curriculum by providing interactive learning experiences. We offer fun, hands-on exploration of the natural world where children share the joy of discovery.
Fall, Summer, and Spring Programs
Include a walk on the Gephart Exhibit Trail (open May 1 to November 1). You'll see native animals in natural enclosures and visit the trailside "hands-on" activity buildings. Allow 1.5 hours.
Indoor Live Animal Programs
One-hour sessions featuring live, native New Hampshire wildlife.
Outdoor Programs
Most are 1.5 hour sessions, including a short introduction inside, followed by outdoor activities, and ending with an indoor summary. See individual descriptions to verify program length.
Fees for ALL School Programs
Fees are as listed below unless otherwise noted in individual program descriptions. Payment is expected the day the services are provided. If payment is not received within 30 days, a $25 late fee will be applied.
Fees for Programs at the Science Center (per student)
|
Indoor Program |
Outdoor Program |
2nd Program |
Exhibit Trail Only |
Minimum Fee per Program |
Fall |
$7.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$6.00 |
$90.00 |
Winter |
$5.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
CLOSED |
$90.00 |
Spring |
$7.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$6.00 |
$90.00 |
Summer |
$7.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$6.00 |
$90.00 |
Fall – September, October
Winter – November through April
Spring – May, June
Summer – July, August
One adult is free for every five students. Additional adults pay student fee. Paraeducators are free.
Indoor and Outdoor program fees include admission to the Gephart Exhibit Trail. There is no minimum fee for exhibit trail use only.
Lake Education Programs
Program is 2 hours. Fee is $175.00/boat/program. Limit of 14 students/boat, with a maximum of 42 students for three boats scheduled at one time. If your group exceeds 42, we suggest that half explore the exhibit trail while the other half is on the boats, then exchange. Three boats are available.
Fees for Programs at School Site
$6/student, minimum fee $125 per program, plus travel fee of 48 cents per mile round trip. Schools 25 miles or more from the Science Center must schedule a minimum of two programs per reservation or incur a minimum fee of $200. A maximum group size of 60 is recommended. May be subject to "out of state" fees. Programs at your site are generally not available in May and October due to a high volume of school programs at the Science Center.
Cancellation Policy
There is a charge of 25% of the estimated program cost for cancellations made within ONE MONTH of your scheduled program and a charge of 50% within TWO WEEKS of your reservation. Cancellations due to school closings will be accepted. Cancellations are not accepted due to weather, except thunder and lightning or severe snow or ice. A rescheduling fee of $25 applies to all other date changes within one month of your arrival date. "No Shows" will be charged full price.
For more information or to plan a SLNSC program, please contact:
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
PO Box 173
23 Science Center Road
Holderness, NH 03245
Phone: 603-968-7194 extension 18
Fax: 603-968-2229
Email: info@nhnature.org
