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Nature Summer Camps 2021
- Young Explorers Camp
- Home Builders Camp
- Dr. Seuss Science Camp
- Art, Science & Engineering
- Arts & Crafts in Nature
Young Explorers Camp
Little ones, join our Young Explorers Summer Camp designed especially for the youngest nature enthusiasts. Learn about Itasca Nature Center's wild animals and get the chance to meet some live critters. Each session will feature a nature walk, art project, snack, and a story based on the animal of the day. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, and bring a small snack each day. (CC)
AGE: 3-5yrs
DAY: Mon-Fri
DATE: June 14-18 & August 9-13
TIME: 9-11 am
FEE: $85/$105 per week
LOCATION: Nature Center
INSTRUCTOR: Camp Staff
Home Builders Camp
In this STEM based camp, kids will learn about different types of homes and habitats for both people and animals. Then we’ll get to work designing and building them! Projects will include tepees, igloos, castles, bird nests, bee hives, and more. (CC)
AGE: 5-8yrs
DAY: Mon-Fri
DATE: Aug 2-6
TIME: 9am-12pm
FEE: $122/$132
CODE: 111408-01
LOCATION: Nature Center
INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Debbie
Dr. Seuss Science Camp
Each morning we’ll read favorite Dr. Seuss books and follow up with science-related activities, experiments, and crafts. Some topics to be covered this year include dinosaurs, trees, five senses and outer space. This is a fun-filled week for young scientists! (CC)
AGE: 4-7yrs
DAY: Mon-Fri
DATE: July 26-30
TIME: 9am-12pm
FEE: $122/$132
CODE: 111407-01
LOCATION: Nature Center
INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Debbie
Wacky Art, Science & Engineering Camp
If you like animals, investigating slimy experiments, creating your own artistic masterpieces, cracking open geodes, and partaking in engineering challenges, then you will love exploring the wacky world of art, science, and engineering. (CC)
AGE: 7-11yrs
DAY: Mon-Fri
DATE: June 21-25 & June 28-July 2
TIME: 9am-1pm
FEE: $140/$150 per week
LOCATION: Nature Center
INSTRUCTOR: Camp Staff
Arts and Crafts in Nature
Art isn't just about drawing and painting. It can be found and created in many more unusual and extraordinary ways! This exciting camp will allow kids to explore art and crafts through nature! Kids will use found objects and natural materials to create unique masterpieces and beautiful landscapes, study the lines, shapes, and colors of live animals, and much more! Each day will include stimulating art projects accompanied by nature hikes and other exciting outdoor activities! (CC)
AGE: 6-11yrs
DAY: Mon-Fri
DATES: July 5-9 & July 12-16 & July 19-23
TIME: 9 am-1 pm
FEE: $140/$150 per week
LOCATION: Nature Center
INSTRUCTOR: Camp Staff
MIN/MAX: 8/16