It is cold outside and a fine time to visit Hancock Park District's Discovery Center and enjoy a story by the fireside. “Gingerbread Baby” by Jan Brett is a fun story about baking winter gingerbread cookies and what happens if you open the oven door before the baking time is up. Also, make a paper […]
Join Hancock Park District to make melted snowman Christmas cards for the holiday season. Cards will be created with construction paper, white tempera paint, and other crafting materials. While the […]
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into works of art. While most Christmas trees have traditional ornaments, join Hancock Park District to make special origami ornaments. Hancock Park District will make Christmas tree ornaments out of origami that can decorate your tree during the winter season. Craft supplies will be provided. Meet at […]
Winter is approaching and that means snow might be coming. This month, join Hancock Park District as we learn about snowflakes and read a story called “The Snow Speaks.” For our craft, we will create our own snowflakes using construction paper. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to ages 4-5 with […]
You and your child can create a fun snow globe craft that uses your child’s handprint to create five little snowmen inside the snow globe. Create your craft by using construction paper, white tempera paint, and washable markers. While waiting for your paint to dry, you can explore and play inside Hancock Park District's Discovery […]
Children should come over to the Discovery Center to celebrate the first day of winter break. There will be hot chocolate by the fireplace and an opportunity to help count winter resident birds, like Downy Woodpecker and Northern Cardinals, as part of Project FeederWatch. Other activities include nature puzzles, puppets, holiday inspired coloring sheets, and […]
Ho ho ho! As Christmas quickly approaches, kids are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Join Hancock Park District as we learn about the history of Santa Claus and enjoy the reading of a Santa Claus themed book. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is […]
Try your hand at the art of paper making with Hancock Park District. Learn about the history of paper, how it is made on an industrial scale, what can be […]
Most people think of their dogs when they hear the word, canine. However, there are many more animals to discuss than just dogs. Join Hancock Park District to explore a variety of different canines that can be found at the various parks throughout Hancock County. Mounts and pelts will be presented to provide educational context […]
Sounds are everywhere and we listen to them all the time, but do you really know what sound is? Visit the Hancock Park District's Discovery Center and explore fun vibrations. You will learn what sound is through a series of hands-on experiments, discuss how people and animals use sounds, and play a sound game. Each […]
