2010 MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS |
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CAMP SPECIFICS |
Looking for a camp experience where you make friends, learn to meet new challenges, enjoy nature, learn about our past, and just have a lot of fun. The Tallahassee Museum offers campers the opportunity to live in the past while learning about how to plan for the future. The Museum has provided quality camps in this area for over 30 years.
| Activities include: |
| 52+ acres to explore |
Hands-on science activities |
| Games |
Nature studies |
| Hands-on history activities |
Field trips (2nd grade and up) |
| Arts and crafts |
Stories |
| Live animals |
Experienced and caring teachers |
| A safe environment |
And more! |
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If a camp is listed as:
FULL, please call Julie Dickey at 575-8684 x 126 and ask to be placed on the waiting list.
CLOSING SOON indicates camp is almost at capacity, only a few slots remain. |
STAFF: All staff has experience working with children and background checked.
AGES: Ages listed are for the child’s age as of June 1, 2010
REGISTRATION: Campers are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
DEPOSITS: $30 non-refundable deposit for each camp session must be received with registration form before your child is put on the camp roster. Remaining balance is due 14 days prior to camp. Camp fees are non-refundable 10 days prior to camp starting date. No exceptions!
DISCOUNT FOR SIBLINGS: Full fee for first child, $5 off camp fee for each additional sibling registered for the same week of camp.
TIME:
Full Day camps: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M - F
Preschool summer camps: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. M-F
EXTENDED HOURS:
Full Day camps: 7:45-8:45 a.m. and 4:45-5:45 p.m.; Fee: $30/week
Preschool Summer camps: 7:45-8:45 a.m.; Fee: $15/week
CAMP T-SHIRTS: May be pre-ordered or purchased during camp week for $10 each as long as supplies last. |
OFF SITE PICK UP/DROP OFF SERVICE:
Fee: $65 per week, Locations at:
- Books-a-Million (Thomasville Rd.)
- Lake Ella (near the gazebo)
- Kmart (Apalachee Pkwy)
- Publix Shopping Center (Crawfordville Rd & Capital Circle)
FIELD TRIP DAYS:
6-7 years – No fieldtrips
8-9 years – Tuesdays & Thursdays
10-11 years – Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
12-14 years – Monday-Friday (all-day or half-day trips)
DRESS/NEEDED ITEMS: These camps are primarily outdoor camps. Campers should be prepared for changing weather conditions each day. Campers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. (Campers may be sent home if they come without closed-toed shoes.) Each day send a bag with: sunscreen, insect repellant, refillable water bottle and two snacks. If the forecast calls for rain, please send a rain poncho.
CAMP LUNCH PROGRAM: The Museum’s Trail Break Café offers a lunch program for campers when they are on grounds, not on fieldtrip days. Lunch order forms will be enclosed with your camp confirmation, or find it Camp Forms section on this page.
Note: Session dates may change subject to unforeseen circumstances. |
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| 6-7 Year Old Camps |
- $135 for members and $145 for non-members
- No field trips |
If a camp is listed as:
FULL, please call Julie Dickey at 575-8684 x 126 and ask to be placed on the waiting list.
CLOSING SOON indicates camp is almost at capacity, only a few slots remain. |
| Wild Side |
June 7-11 Camp
July 19-23 Camp #1173 |
Think you might make a good red wolf or an alligator? How about an otter? Learn all about the animals at the Museum—how they hunt, where they live, and how they play! |
| Which Bear Lives Where? |
June 14-18 Camp #1074
July 26-30 Camp #1174 |
From polar bears to sun bears, bears and their close relatives live just about everywhere. We will take a close look at many of them including our own black bears! |
| Farm Adventures |
June 21-25 Camp #1075
August 2-6 Camp #1275 |
You’ll get to meet the barnyard family when you travel back to this 1880s farm! There will be crafts and games, but don’t forget about learning how to cook and do the chores! |
| Passport |
June 28-July 2 Camp #1076 - FULL
August 9-13 Camp #1276 |
Travel around the world to learn about unique animals and their habitats! You’ll visit the African savannah, rainforests of the Amazon, and the Everglades right here in Florida! |
| Stargazers |
July 5-July 9 Camp #1177
August 16-20 Camp #1277 |
It’s not bedtime just yet! You’ll learn about the stars and constellations, as well as Native American lore. Don’t forget about those animals that only come out at night too! |
| Museum Olympics |
July 12-16 Camp #1178 |
Learn the different sports and games Native Americans, pioneers, and even animals like to play! Get ready for the races and go for the gold! |
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| 8-9 Year Old Camps |
- $155 for members and $165 for non-members
- Field Trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays |
If a camp is listed as:
FULL, please call Julie Dickey at 575-8684 x 126 and ask to be placed on the waiting list.
CLOSING SOON indicates camp is almost at capacity, only a few slots remain. |
| Natural Wonders |
June 7-11 Camp
August 2-6 Camp #1279 |
Every day you’ll learn about a different group of animals we have at the Museum! Through nature activities, games, live animals and field trips, you’ll be an expert on insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds! |
| Water World |
June 14-18 Camp #1080 - FULL
July 26-30 Camp #1180 - FULL |
Explore the underwater world as you learn about aquatic species and their natural habitat in both fresh and salt water. Snorkeling, netting, and even hiking—you might just learn about some of the animals back on land, too! |
| Fort Building |
June 21-25 Camp #1081
July 19-23 Camp #1181 |
Whether underground, high up in trees or right here on the ground, you will discover the different homes animals, pioneers, and Native Americans lived in! Would you be able to build your own home from logs, dirt, or maybe even try pillows and blankets!? |
| Journey Into the Frontier |
June 28-July 2 Camp #1082 - FULL
August 9-13 Camp #1282 |
Journey back in history to the 1800s where you’ll learn how to farm the land, garden, and make your own food, clothes, and toys! Navigate local areas in your canoe and try to catch your own fish! |
| Forces of Nature |
July 5-9 Camp #1183
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It’s hurricane season! Learn about the awesome power of nature such as wind, water and fire. Visit the Gulf or explore the caverns while you learn how they were formed. |
| Living With Nature |
July 12-16 Camp #1184
August 16-20 Camp #1284 |
Live like Native Americans in the U.S. did in the past—play games, make crafts, music, and dance! You’ll visit local sites, throw a spear, and make clay beads and bowls! |
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| 10-11 Year Old Camps |
- $175 for members and $185 for non-members
- Field Trips on Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
If a camp is listed as:
FULL, please call Julie Dickey at 575-8684 x 126 and ask to be placed on the waiting list.
CLOSING SOON indicates camp is almost at capacity, only a few slots remain. |
| Eureka! Crazy Inventions |
June 7-11 Camp
July 19-23 Camp #1185 |
How did we go from the horse and buggy to the automobile? What changes did electricity bring? In this exciting camp, you’ll learn about the ways inventions have changed our world and you’ll even get to try your hand at being a creative inventor! |
| Wonders of Flight |
June 14-18 Camp #1086
August 9-13 Camp #1286 - CLOSING SOON |
You’ll get your wings as you learn about our feathered friends—and even the metal ones! All about flight—birds, bats and airplanes |
| Grossology III |
June 21-25 Camp #1087
August 2-6 Camp #1287 - CLOSING SOON |
Back again for ANOTHER summer! You will learn about animal digestion, what you can learn from poop, how animals protect themselves and how nature recycles. Find out why animals (even YOU!) do the gross things they do. Lots of hands-on activities are included! |
| Snapshot Tallahassee! |
June 28- July 2 Camp #1088 |
Travel Tallahassee and capture the beauty of our city! You will combine your own creative artwork, striking photography, poetry and articles about Tallahassee (and our Museum!) to make your very own magazine! |
| Wild Mysteries |
July 5-9 Camp #1189
August 16-20 Camp #1289 |
Uncover the inner workings of the environment as you conduct experiments and explore natural Florida! You’ll become a nature detective as you find the answer to the age-old question: “WHY?” |
| Project Conservation |
July 12-16 Camp #1190 |
It’s easy being green! Discover how you can protect the environment through conservation and preservation! You’ll recycle as well as you learn about composting! Meet the animals that have been affected by human influence and learn how you can help. |
| Trailblazers |
July 26-30 Camp #1191 |
Think you could survive in the wild by yourself? This wilderness camp will teach orienteering, fire building and most importantly— survival skills. Travel around North Florida and test your navigation expertise. |
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| 12-14 Year Old Camps |
- $195 for members and $205 for non-members
- **(10 day camp) $390 for members and $410 for non-members
- Field Trips Monday through Friday |
If a camp is listed as:
FULL, please call Julie Dickey at 575-8684 x 126 and ask to be placed on the waiting list.
CLOSING SOON indicates camp is almost at capacity, only a few slots remain. |
| Summer in the Sunshine State |
June 7-11 Camp |
Take a regional tour of your home state! See the marvel of the Florida Caverns, swim in the natural springs, and even visit the historic State Capitol! |
| Wilderness Expedition |
June 14-18 Camp #1093
August 2-6 Camp #1293 |
Prepare yourself for the outdoors! This camp will teach you the ways of the wild—orienteering, animal identification, survival skills—all while hiking, canoeing, and exploring the outdoors! |
| Zoo Crew **(Two Week Camp) |
June 21-25 & June 28-July 2
Camp #1094 - FULL |
Can you fill our zookeepers’ shoes? Get a taste of what it is like to care for animals, design a habitat, help with diets, and interact with the Museum’s visitors as you help with Animal Encounters. This two-week camp will open your eyes to the behind-the-scenes happenings! Fieldtrips include a visit to an area zoo and/or an aquarium. |
| Water Adventures |
July 5-9 Camp #1195
August 16-20 Camp #1295 |
Ever wonder what is happening under the Gulf waters, in our rivers, and in our springs? Dare to find out! Come and explore our beaches and waterways as you canoe, swim, snorkel and net specimens! |
| Masters of Mad Science |
July 12-16 Camp # 1196 |
Get ready for an intense week of science explorations as you meet scientists in the field of archaeology, meteorology, ecology, forensics and more! You’ll jump right into hands-on experiments and learn what it’s like to be a mad scientist! |
| The Adventure Challenge |
July 19-23 Camp #1197 - FULL |
How’s your sense of adventure? This camp will test your leadership and teambuilding skills as you face a variety of activities! Then you’ll tube down the Ichetucknee River, canoe the Chipola and make it home in time for dinner! |
| Creative Cooking |
July 26-30 Camp #1198 |
Get ready to learn the essentials of hearth cooking, wood stove cooking and cooking over a campfire! You’ll learn basic vegetable and herb gardening, how to build a fire and the best recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert! |
| Nature Photography |
August 9-13 Camp #1299 - CLOSING SOON |
Experience and learn about nature through the lens of a camera. Study the science of light and color, learn about the biology of the local landscape, and explore different styles of nature photography. Each day we will travel to a different location to find the perfect picture. Campers must bring their own digital camera. |
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