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FIT Neighborhood Announcement!
FIT NEIGHBORHOOD is an engaging, active, and fun way for kids ages 7-11 to spend their summer days outside. We offer a supervised, structured environment with daily activities including swimming, tennis, group games, arts and crafts, and projects. FIT NEIGHBORHOOD believes in fun, teamwork, mentorship, and creativity! Our 2021 program meets COVID guidelines set forth…
Read MoreSpring/Summer SCAVENGER HUNT!
Join FITaos in a local Taos Spring/Summer SCAVENGER HUNT for the whole family. Take photos, send us your best finds, and be part of a fun outdoor activity. This is the first in a series of LOCAL SCAVENGER HUNTS…they will get more challenging so practice with this one first! Use your observation skills and sense…
Read MoreMAY FITaos “LETTING OFF STEAM” AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM!
Nature Art, Science, and Outdoor Play! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm; 1st through 3rd graders; Instructor: Malia; Location: meets at Base Camp (stays at Base Camp) 6 sessions; May 11-27 $115 (Scholarships available) SIGN UP HERE FIT is offering special spring after school and out-of-school programs with the goal of giving your children some much needed, energizing fresh air, engaged fun,…
Read MoreSpring Offerings for Teachers and Schools!
FIELD INSTITUTE OF TAOS SPRING 2021 SCHOOL OFFERINGS After nearly a year of successfully adapting our programs to pandemic safety protocols and listening to the needs and wants of our schools and community, we are offering creative solutions to school and community needs amidst Covid-19 and beyond. Virtual Field Trips– Give students the experience of…
Read More25 Things FIT Likes To Do In Winter – I Play Outside at Home Activities for Everyone!
NEW ACTIVITIES! Our newest activity shared is “25 Things FITaos Loves To Do In Winter.” We miss you all so much and are sending virtual hugs and high fives! We care deeply about the health and safety of each one of you. We hope you are finding the silver linings of the current global situation…
Read MoreLatest News, Staff Notes, and GRATITUDE!
Click HERE to read our most recent news update and to see a summary of our fall programs. Learn how you can be involved and support Field Institute of Taos this holiday season. ❤️❄️🌲 Read below to see what Lead Instructors, Malia and Cass, have to say about our FALL Letting Off STEAM sessions. There’s…
Read MoreVIEW “ART of NATURE” GALLERIES! -a youth art contest
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GALLERIES OF ALL ARTWORK THAT WAS SUBMITTED. CELEBRATE NATURE with FITaos! A fun way for young people to create a work of art inspired by nature. Suggested themes include trees, water, seasons, secret spots, I Play Outside, wildlife, Planet Earth, and anything else having to do with nature. Prizes for…
Read MoreOctober FITaos “Letting Off STEAM” fall after school programs!
FIT is offering special fall after school and out-of-school programs with the goal of giving your children some much needed, energizing fresh air, engaged fun, outdoor learning, and time with peers! The programs will change in one month blocks to serve different age groups and offer various topics. These sessions are offered in one month…
Read MoreField Institute of Taos NATURE CHALLENGE!
Is the outdoors calling you to explore a bit…even right outside your home? Do you like plants and animals and want to learn more about what is in our big, beautiful backyard here in Taos County? Maybe you are an expert and can help identify plants and animals? Join the community-wide Field Institute of Taos…
Read MoreListen to Our Nature Nuggets and more on our NEW Media Page!
Our local youth work with us to record “Nature Nuggets,” short audio clips investigating one specific topic in nature. You can now listen to these anytime on our website. We hope to have recordings of our monthly radio shows linked on this site soon, as well. Stay tuned for videos and more!
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