PARIS – Backyard Explorers will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, through Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the McLaughlin Garden for children ages four to 12 years old.

A healthy snack, hands-on activities, and special guest instructors are included in the program. An extended program for school-age kids continues Backyard Explorers at the Montessori School from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Each week has a new theme. Children can enjoy individual weeks or sign up for all six weeks of activities and learning. Call McLaughlin Garden for more information, 743-8820.