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Buehler Challenger & Science Center
Location: 400 Paramus Road
(at Bergen Community College)
Paramus, NJ
Telephone: 201 262-0984
Fee: Depends on program
Internet: www.bcsc.org 
 

The Challenger Learning Centers have been established in locations around the county to promote science and technology while remembering the Challenger disaster.

The Center offers a variety of programs for children fifth grade and above to experience and learn about space exploration.  These range from one and two hour programs during the week, to overnight "camp-ins" and summer camp.  There is also a week in Florida during July.  Group programs are offered too.  

 

 
Campgaw Mountain Reserve
Location: Campgaw Road
Mahwah, NJ
Telephone: Ski: 201 327-7800
Hours:  10 am-Sunset
Admission: Free
Web: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/Parks/parks/campgrounds.htm 
 

Many easy hiking trails for children that can be completed within 1 hour. Lake for viewing and skipping stones, and camping is permitted.  Snow skiing and instruction is available during the winter.

 

 

USS Ling/New Jersey Naval Museum
Location: 78 River Street
Hackensack, NJ
Telephone: 201 342-3268
Web Site: www.njnm.com 
Hours:  Sat & Sun: 10-4. Last tour start time is 3:15 PM.
Admission: Adults $6, children $3

 

Tour the USS Ling, a 312 foot WWII submarine weighing approx 2500 tons, berthed at Hackensack.   See the northeast's only remaining Vietnam War era Patrol Boat Riverine, plus many WWII artifacts.  Group tours, sleepovers, birthday parties available.


 

The Hermitage
Location: 335 N Franklin Ave
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Telephone: 201 445-8311
Email: info@thehermitage.org 
Web Site: thehermitage.org    
Hours:  Wed-Sun 1-4 pm
Last tour: 3:15
Admission: Adults $4
Ages 6-12 $2
Under 6  Free
 

Historic house museum that incorporates an 18th century stone house that was visited during the Revolutionary War by George Washington and is the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost.  Furnishings reflect the late Victorian lifestyle of the Rosencrantz family, its owners for 163 years.

Guided house tours are geared to adults and children.  Events and exhibits are held throughout the year.

 

 
James A. McFaul Environmental Center
Location: Crescent Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ
Telephone: 201 891-5571
Hours: Building: Mon-Fri 8am-4:45, Weekends & Hol 1pm-4:45
Park: Mon-Fri 8-Sunset, Weekends & Hol 8:30-Sunset
Admission: Free
Web: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/parks/Parks/McFaul.htm 
 

Nature trails, waterfowl pond, and gardens.  On display are turtles, snakes, owls and other animals.  The Environmental Center offers educational programs, special exhibits and seasonal events.

 

 

The Little Red Schoolhouse
Location: Riverside Avenue and Fern Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ
Telephone: 201 804-2513
Hours: Second & Fourth Sundays of the month 2-4 pm, except for holidays.  Group tours can be arranged at any time.
Web: www.lyndhursthistoricalsociety.org 
 

Visit the first known public school system in southern Bergen County.  The rent was one peppercorn!  The present building was built in 1893, but the location has been used as a school since 1804.   A trip here can help children appreciate school in a simpler time.  Special events include the Strawberry Festival and the Harvest Festival.

 

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