2010 Museum Discovery Camps
For: Grades K-5
Camp Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Extended Hours: 7:45 A.M. to 5:45 P.M. |
Fee for Each Camp: $25/child/day for members and $30/child/day for non-members
Fee for Extended Hours: $8/day
To register call 575-8684 Ext. 126 |
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| February 15 |
True or False? |
| Learn new things as you explore the many fascinating facts about nature in this area. You will observe up close some of the museum’s animals, do nature experiments, make crafts and more. |
| March 29 |
Turtles and Tortoises |
| Is a tortoise a turtle? What’s the different? What kinds of turtles live in the Big Bend area? During this camp day, you will find the answers to these questions and learn about the life of these wonderful reptiles. Camp includes live animals, crafts, nature activities and games. |
| March 30 |
Water Wonders |
| Have an enriching lesson on the importance of the world’s water cycle and it great big role in nature. What lives in fresh and salt water? How are they connected? Why is this important to us? This camp includes outdoor activities, a craft and close encounter with a water critter. |
| March 31 |
Great Gardens Day |
| Have you ever wanted to grow your own food? Help plant one of the Museum’s vegetable gardens. Learn what you can plant at this time of year, the life cycle of some of these plants and leave with your own salad in a pot to take care of at your home. |
| April 1 |
Creatures of the Night |
| What is it like to be awake all night? Why are some critters active at night? This enjoyable and interesting camp explores some of these marvelous animals’ life styles and cycles. |
| April 2 |
Outdoor Fun |
| The weather is warming up and it makes you want to get out doors and have fun. This camp is filled with outdoor fun such as canoeing, orienteering, tracking, etc. right at the Museum. No experience necessary to have a great time. |
