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Lifecycles

Explore habitats, diet and behaviors of small, burrowing mammals and build mazes to examine their cognitive abilities. Coming this spring: Duck Hatchery

FALL Sep 21, 2025–Jan 11, 2026
Classes meet Sep 21, Oct. 19, 26,  Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, Dec. 7, 14, 28, Jan. 4, Jan. 11

SPRING Feb 8, 2026–May 17, 2026

SCHEDULE:

Girls

Sundays

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Boys

Sundays

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Sign up

Sign up by September 3 to reserve your spot. Participants signing up late will be charged a $30 late registration fee. Pre-registration is required so that we can be prepared with staff and supplies for the right amount of students. For more information, please email us at programs@walderlab.org or give us a call at 773-649-5360.

Cost

$160/semester includes 12 classes. Siblings join with a 25% discount. Additional Sunday class (Science Explorers or Lifecycles) is $100. Need-based scholarships are available upon request.

Programs are included for Walder Science members, visit our membership page for details.

Transportation option is now available! $100 per student for 12 weeks.

Students are able to try out the first class of the season at no charge. However, we are not able to hold space for unpaid students if the class reaches capacity with fully registered students. Contact us with any questions.