Youth and Teen Programs

Junior Keeper

For ages 8 – 16 with one adult

In this 2 ½ hour program, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our wildlife staff and experience first-hand how we care for our resident animals. Behind the scenes, you will learn about native and domestic animals while providing food, clean housing and training. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and close encounters with our animals!

Fee: $175. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.

Owl Encounter

For ages 8 and up with one adult

This is your opportunity for an up-close experience with the Center’s resident owls! In a small group setting, meet our owls, hear their stories, and learn about the unique traits of these nocturnal beauties.

Fee: $100. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.

Snake Encounter

For ages 8 and up with one adult

This is your opportunity for an up close and hands on experience with our snakes! In a small group setting, meet our resident snakes, feel their cool scales and learn about the unique traits of these incredible reptiles.

Fee: $100. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.

Afterschool Programs

Dirt Diaries

For grades 3 – 5

Join us for outdoor afterschool fun for grades 3, 4, and 5! We will be exploring in the forest, learning about animals, and studying the stars. We will use nature journals each day to draw and write about what we learn and observe. Dress for the weather, we will go outdoors as much as possible.

Fall Session:
Thursdays, September 21 – November 9
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $175/child.

Please call 440-871-2900 or email info@lensc.org to register with a prorated fee.

Spring Session:
Thursdays, March 21 – May 16 (No class on 4/4)
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $175/child.

High School Programs

High School Naturalist

For grades 9 – 12

Are you a high school student who wants to experience all that we do at the Center? Join us on Saturdays and learn about the natural history of Ohio, see resident animals up close, and explore space in Schuele Planetarium. During this 9-session class, you will also engage with the Center’s visitors and share some of the information you have learned.

Saturdays
September 23 – November 25
12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
No class on October 14 due to Partial Solar Eclipse.

Fee: $695/student.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is a registered service provider of the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program. The Ohio ACE program provides funds for students and families to use on various enrichment and educational activities, including tutoring, day camps, music lessons, study skills services and field trips. This program is available to any Ohio child ages 6 to 18 years old who meets at least one of the eligibility requirements. Learn more at aceohio.org.