Event Details
Start date: Sunday, August 30 2026.
Schedule: Sunday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
Resource person: Ken Elkins, Sanctuary Director of Education
Location: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary | 8 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Description:
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
Step away from screens and into the great outdoors for an old-fashioned Family Camp! Experience a joyful afternoon of classic camp fun, hands-on discovery, and nature exploration designed for all ages.
During our 5 Senses Adventure, families will take a guided walk through the sanctuary using sight, sound, touch, smell, and even a little imagination to discover the hidden wonders of local plants and wildlife. Whether you’re three or ninety-three, there’s always something new to notice in nature.
At our collaborative craft station, Build It Forward, families will work side-by-side to create real wildlife habitat projects like bluebird boxes and bee hotels – important creations that can help support animals right in your own backyard.
Then head over to The Backyard Lab, where curiosity takes center stage through hands-on science experiments exploring the chemistry and physics hidden within everyday materials. Designed to spark wonder and playful learning, these activities encourage families to ask questions and test ideas together.
Price: $5.00 Taxes waived
Register at app.amilia.com/store/en/cvhas/shop/activities/6999228