Activity Guide Spring/Summer 2019 | Page 36

SUMMER CAMPS NATURE Nature Camp: Preschool Wildlife Camp Held at Churchill Park Held at Churchill Park Age: 3-4 This camp is for young outdoor enthusiasts! We’ll explore the park to look for interesting plants and animals, hike the trails, and search the pond shorelines for aquatic life. Stories, simple crafts, and games will be used to explain basic nature concepts. Campers must be able to use the toilet unassisted (toilet is rented/portable type). Children should not be in diapers or pull-ups. Min/Max: 8/12. (rf) Grade: 2-3 Is your child a budding zoologist? Each day we will focus on a different group of animals: Mammals, Birds, Invertebrates, Reptiles/Amphibians, and a Habitat Helpers day. Unique behaviors and adaptations among species will be emphasized as we search for wildlife and complete a few projects that improve habitats. Min/Max: 8/14. (rf) CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 114195 M-F June 17-21 9am-12pm $120/$180 114172 M-F June 10-14 9am-11am $80/$120 114197 M-F July 15-19 9am-12pm $120/$180 114174 M/W & F June 24, 26, & 28 9am-11:30am $60/$90 114175 Tu & Th June 25 & 27 9am-11:30am $40/$60 114176 M-W July 1-3 9am-11:30am $60/$90 114179 M/W & F July 22, 24, & 26 9am-11:30am $60/$90 114180 Tu & Th July 23 & 25 9am-11:30am $40/$60 Nature Camp: K-1 Grade Held at Churchill Park Grade: K-1 This hands-on program will take campers through the fields, woods and wet areas in search of insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, and the plants these animals need. We will introduce basic ecological concepts while exploring the park’s habitats. Stories, activities, crafts and games support the various topics. Min/Max: 8/12 or 8/24. (rf) Outdoor Game Camp Held at Churchill Park Grade: 2-3 We are deviating from traditional nature camp to offer a session devoted to just outdoor play! Group games, scavenger hunts, and “trail rally” challenges will be incorporated into this action-packed time outdoors. Campers will run through the grass, explore the park on and off trail, and enjoy occasional “down time” with board games at the picnic tables. Min/Max: 8/24. (rf) CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 114198 M-F July 29-Aug. 2 9am-12pm $120/$180 CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE Art in Nature Camp 114181 M-F June 10-14 9am-12pm $120/$180 Held at Churchill Park 114182 M-F June 17-21 9am-12pm $120/$180 114184 M-F July 8-12 9am-12pm $120/$180 114185 M-F July 15-19 9am-12pm $120/$180 114186 M-F Aug. 5-9 9am-12pm $120/$180 Grade: 2-5 Each day, campers will use different media to express artistic natural themes. Different tools & techniques will be used throughout the week to create unique and original masterpieces. A variety of nature topics will be covered to add to the learning element. Have your child wear clothes that can get messy! Min/Max: 8/14. (rf) 36 CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 114205 M-F July 22-26 9am-12pm $120/$180