Upcoming Events and Activities at the Paul Smith's College VIC

PAUL SMITHS, NY (12/15/2011)(readMedia)-- Friday, Dec. 23 - Children's activities

VIC staff will lead children through a series of activities from 1-4 p.m. A snowshoe walk will kick off at 1 p.m., followed by story time at 2 p.m. The VIC staff will then lead children in making Christmas-themed ornaments. Please register by calling Sarah Keyes at (518) 327-6241 or emailing skeyes@paulsmiths.edu.

Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Feb. 16 and 23; and March 1, 8, 15 and 22 -- "Little Bobcat"

VIC staff will lead a series of programs for 3-to-5 year olds and their parents. Activities will focus on the local flora and fauna around the VIC. Sessions meet Thursdays from 10 a.m.–noon. $2/session for members of the Adirondack Park Institute (API); $5/session for those who have not yet joined. Parents are asked to participate with their children. Please register by calling Sarah Keyes at (518) 327-6241 or emailing skeyes@paulsmiths.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 through Friday, Dec. 30; and Tuesday, Feb. 21 -- No-School Day Programs

VIC staff will lead a series of nature programs for 6-to-10 year olds during the December and Presidents Day breaks. Children will spend time outdoors each day, learning about the world of winter and creating arts and crafts. Sessions meet from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Please come with a lunch and warm clothes; snowshoes and snacks are provided. $20/day for API members; $25/day for those who have not yet joined. $90 for all four days during December break. Please register at least a week in advance of a program's start date by calling Sarah Keyes at (518) 327-6241 or emailing skeyes@paulsmiths.edu. Limited spots available.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 – "All About Winter"

Wednesday, Dec. 28 – "Adirondack Animals"

Thursday, Dec. 29 – "All About Adirondack Art"

Friday, Dec. 30 – "Adirondack Sports"

Tuesday, Feb. 21 – "Junior Stewards"

About Paul Smith's College

At Paul Smith's College, it's about the experience. Our programs, in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship and the sciences, draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere.