Afternoon Classes for Children July 11, 2011

Join Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Naturalist teachers for week-long afternoon classes that explore the natural world through hands-on indoor and outdoor activities, from 3 to 5 p.m. Children enjoy some of the same benefits of yoga that adults do, such as improved body awareness, coordination, and even stress relief. Yoga instructor Nancy Sorenson has been teaching adults and children for 15 years. In her afternoon class, “Yoga for Kids,” Nancy will introduce simple yoga poses that relate to the natural world. Nancy will incorporate stories, books and play to make this late afternoon class a welcome energy release for kids. Classes on July 18-22 and August 1-5.

In partnership with City Artworks, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will present 5 weeks of Summer Art Camp for children in grades 1-5. Students will experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques while letting nature guide their imagination On July 11-15, come explore the world of cold-blooded reptiles while making 2 and 3 dimensional works of art from a variety of materials in “Reptile-O-Rama.” On July 25-29, get inspired by Mother Nature’s handiwork like birds’ nests or spider webs in “Nature’s Architecture.” On August 8-12, the animal kingdom and its world of fur, feathers, and fins will be the inspiration of this week of crazy creations in “Animalia.”

For more information, including registration link, visit: http://houstonarboretum.org/summercamp.asp, or call the Houston Arboretum at 7136818433. For more great events like these happening in Houston, visit www.LTBaehr.com.