Education

2012 SUMMER CAMPS

The Nature Center will offer several 5-day camps in July and August for children entering grades 4 through 7. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 10am to 4:30pm. You may sign up your child for more than one session.

There will also be Monday through Thursday Half-Day End-Of-Summer Camps, the weeks of August 20-23 and August 27-30, for children entering grades K-3. You may sign up your child for one or two weeks.

Enrollment for camps is limited, and pre-registraion and pre-payment are required online to hold your place.
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CRITTER CAMP for children entering grades 4-6
Mon-Fri, July 9-13, 10am-4:30pm and
Mon-Fri, July 30-August 3, 10am-4:30pm
Celebrate the wild in your child at Critter Camp, where kids focus on making both human and animal friends. Campers go behind the scenes and into the forest for a hands-on introduction to the extraordinary world of animals and nature.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE CAMP for children entering grades 5-7
Mon-Fri, July 16-20, 10am-4:30pm
Explore the great outdoors! Through exploration of different habitats, our diverse live animal and permanent exhibits, and the science and technology tools available at the Center, we make nature come alive for your children. Active exploration, lessons, games, experiments, and activities combine for a learning adventure that help children gain a better understanding of the world around them.

ARTS & ANIMALS EXPLORATION CAMP for children entering grades 4-6
Mon-Fri, July 23-27, 10am-4:30pm and
Mon-Fri, August 6-10, 10am-4:30pm
This exciting camp combines outdoor art activities with natural science enrichment, using live animals as art models and inspiration. Under the guidance of our Naturalists/Educators, your child will have the chance to Explore, Discover, and Learn while having a blast making art, hanging-out with animals, playing games, and generally soaking-up the wonders of nature!

HALF DAY END-OF-SUMMER CAMP for children entering grades K-3
Mon-Thur, August 20-23, 9:30am-12:30pm
Mon-Thur, August 20-23, 1-4pm
Mon-Thur, August 27-30, 9:30am-12:30pm
Mon-Thur, August 27-30, 1-4pm
These half-day camp programs are the perfect opportunity for your child to spend extended time at the Nature Center, making new friends, playing nature games, doing craft projects, and exploring our oasis of greenspace.

View our 2012 Summer Camps brochure.