| Tallahassee Museum 2010/2011 Day 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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| Friday, October 22 |
Spectacular Spiders |
| This is the perfect time to observe these arachnids at the Museum. Learn about the local spiders, how to identify some of them, go on a spider hunt to see how many different ones you can find, make a craft and play some games. You’ll also see the Museum’s tarantula up close. |
| Thursday, November 11 |
Simple Machines on the Farm |
| What are the seven simple machines and how do we use them? Explore the Big Bend Farm and locate the many examples used by farmers long ago. Use materials to build a simple machine. Camp includes a craft and games. |
| Wednesday, November 24 |
Coatimundi and Raccoons |
| Explore the Museum’s new resident in the Guest Animal Habitat and it local relatives. How are they the same and different? |
| Friday, November 26 |
Day on a Southern Farmstead |
| What was happening in the fall on a farm in this area? You will experience some of the jobs of family members, do some cooking and eating, play some games, have an encounter with one of the goats, and make a craft. |
| Monday, December 20 |
Florida’s Prehistoric Animals |
| Did you know that Florida was the home for some very large animals such as mastodons, mammoths, American lions, and saber toothed cats. Through the use of reproductions, videos, games and a craft, you will learn more about what Florida was like during the Ice Age and why these animals wanted to be here. |
| Tuesday, December 21 |
Games and Puzzles |
| Play some of the best strategy games, solve puzzles, and make a puzzle or game to take home during this fun filled camp. You will also go on a scavenger hunt through the Museum’s Wildlife Florida exhibit. |
| Wednesday, December 22 |
Natural Treasure |
| Explore ways to use natural materials, earth friendly materials, and some recyclable items to make jewelry, toys, arts and crafts, and games. |
| Thursday , December 23 |
Birds and Bird Stories |
| Hear some great stories from around the world as you learn more about birds. You will have a great time as you meet some of the Museum’s birds, make crafts and play games. |
| Monday, December 27 |
Dig It! |
| What rocks and minerals are found in Florida? Learn about them, how they are formed, why we need them and how some have been used in the past and are used today! You’ll get to dig in the Museum’s Fossil Dig Site, too. |
| Tuesday, December 28 |
Terrific Trees |
| Learn about how trees are so very important to our survival. What do they provide? How do we use them? |
| Wednesday, December 29 |
Airborne Animals |
| Discover these animals that jump, glide and fly! Through animal encounters, nature activities, crafts and games, you will learn about how they take to the air. |
| Thursday, December 30 |
Florida’s Black Bears |
| Do they hibernate in Florida? How are they the same and different from other bears? What do they like to eat? Get the bear facts on these Florida mammals. |
| Friday, December 31 |
Games, Stories and Nature Fun |
| Play indoor and outdoor games, listen to and tell stories, have fun with nature oriented arts & crafts, and learn through nature activities. |
| Monday, January 3 |
Canine Explorations |
| How are wolves, foxes and your family’s dog alike and different? How do they communicate? What do they like to eat? What part do they play in nature? Games, stories, crafts and nature activities are included. |
| Monday, January 17 |
Eagles and other Local Hawks |
| Did you know the bald eagle is a hawk? You will learn about these impressive birds and the other local hawks. |
| Monday, March 21 |
Water Works |
| Lots of water exploration in this fun filled day. We have lots of activities and games to help you understand this very precious resource and what it means to you. |
| Tuesday, March 22 |
Pond Explorations |
| Get your feet wet as we explore the pond at the Museum to see what is happening there in the spring. This is a wonderful place to learn about food chains and webs, relationships between living things and identify pond critters. |
| Wednesday, March 23 |
Reptiles Rule! |
| You may have already seen some of these critters at your home as the weather warms up. What do you need to know about them, what should you do if you encounter one, why do we need them? You will enjoy making a craft, playing games and encountering one of the Museum’s reptiles up close. |
| Thursday, March 24 |
Why Do Animals Act the Way They Do? |
| Spend the day with a wild bunch, the animals that live at the Museum. You learn to observe animals like a naturalist, look at their adaptations, and figure out why they do certain things. Camp includes a craft, games and animal encounters. |
| Friday, March 25 |
Who is Living in the Gardens? |
| See who is living under the leaves and dirt in the Museum’s gardens. What animals visit these gardens and why? Do the plants need the visitors, or do the visitors need the plants? Exploration activities, a craft, an animal encounter and games included. |
| Monday, March 28 |
We Wear Our Skeletons on the Outside |
| Which critters are these? You find them everywhere in Florida. Some we like, some we don’t but we need them all. Learn more about them and what they contribute to our world. |
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