Summer Nature Camp Week 9

August 7 – August 11

Theme: Amazing Amphibians & Reptiles

In addition to our classic nature camp activities this week, campers will take an in-depth look at what sets amphibians apart from other animals, especially reptiles. Meet our resident snakes, frogs and turtles up close and search the Nature Center habitats for animals in different stages of development.

For all the details about what your child needs for camp, camp forms and our Summer Camp FAQs, click here!

Fledglings

An Early Childhood Program – (Age 3-4)

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

9:30 am-11:30 am

Let your little ones aged 3 to 4 years experience nature this summer! Your children will make summer discoveries as they explore the habitats around the Nature Center. Each week children will meet live animals, hike, and play games. Bring a snack, water bottle, a change of clothes and sturdy shoes that can get muddy (No Crocs or flipflops, please.)

Sign up per session.

Members: $76.50, Non-members: $90

 

Classic Camps

Join us at the Nature Center for a week of outdoor fun! Each morning we’ll start off with free play as campers arrive and check in. Throughout the day, campers will hike, have live animal encounters, and participate in games and activities that relate to the theme of the week.  Please provide a morning snack, non-perishable lunch, water bottle and change of clothes.  Sturdy shoes that can get wet and muddy are essential at camp! No crocs or flip flops.

Eagles

Half Day – (Ages 4-6)

9 am – 1 pm

Members: $200, Nonmembers: $235

Full Day – (Ages 4-6)

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)

Members: $310, Nonmembers: $365

Investigators

Full Day – (Ages 7 & 8)

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $310, Nonmembers: $365

Explorers

Full Day – (Ages 9 & 10)

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $310, Nonmembers: $365

Specialty Camps

CIT- Adventurers

Full Day – (Ages 13-15)

Are you ready to take summer camp to the next level? A counselor in training’s primary role is to learn the skills necessary to be a successful counselor in the future. This camp session includes practicing management and leadership skills, honing nature knowledge and learning how to present live animal encounters. Come discover a deeper understanding of the natural world and prepare yourself for the highest form of learning: teaching others.

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $310, Nonmembers: $365

Geocaching- Naturalists/Adventurers

Full Day – (Ages 11-15)

Treasure hunters, this session is for you! Campers spend the week searching for and uncovering the hidden location of our many local geocaches, and have the opportunity to create and hide their own geocache, adding to the worldwide community of treasure hunting.  

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $310, Nonmembers: $365