Page 41 - 2019 Winter Spring Program Catalog

Pilcher Park
Nature Center Camps
Little Sprouts Learning Center
Summer Camp
Try out the Little Sprouts Learning Center for a 4- or 8-week summer session. Natural themes and materials are incorpo- rated through outdoor and indoor activities. Each week we
will discover the wonders of nature through exploration of our woodland trails, pond, creeks and meadows, while encourag- ing children to explore how their lives are a part of the world of nature. Campers should dress for outdoors, wading in creeks, and getting muddy. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen.
Art in Nature Camp
Be inspired by the forest, creeks, and wildlife around you as you paint, create, and make nature-related art each day. You will hike to various points in Pilcher Park and get inspira- tions from the beautiful scenery. You will use di erent media throughout the week including paint, chalk, and clay. Bring a water bottle and a snack. No previous art experience needed. Just bring your creativity and have fun!
Facility Program
19-2-8308A 19-2-8308B 19-3-8308C 19-3-8308D
Pilcher Park Nature Center (Sprouts Classroom)
Age Fee
Day Date Time
Mon-Fri Jul 15-Jul 19 9:30a-12:30p
Facility Program
Pilcher Park Nature Center
8-11 $120R/$125N Survival Camp
19-3-8309
Age Fee Day
3-5 $150R/$161N Mon/Wed 3-5 $150R/$161N Tues/Thurs 3-5 $150R/$161N Mon/Wed 3-5 $150R/$161N Tues/Thurs
Date
Jun 3-Jun 26 Jun 4-Jun 27 Jul 1-Jul 24 Jul 2-Jul 25
Time
9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a
You nd yourself lost while hiking in the woods with your group of friends. Cell phones have no signals. Your friend
just tripped and hurt their ankle. How will you survive until
a rescue party nds you? What should you bring along with you on such a trip? Do you know basic rst aid to treat the injured? Can you make a shelter? How about building a re? What could you nd to eat? Where is water found and how
do you make it safe to drink? Come to survival camp and you will learn all of these skills! Participants will experience a wide variety of survival techniques. Be a good survivor: dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bug spray and long pants, and bring a snack and bottle of water. There is an optional overnight on Thursday. You will spend the evening inside the Nature Center in your sleeping bag. There will be a night hike and camp re. Friday morning you will enjoy a pancake breakfast. To register for this part of the program you must have taken the Survival Camp and pay an extra fee. We need a minimum of 8 campers to register for the overnight in order for this portion to run.
Big Sprouts Camp
Join old and new friends for a one week summer session. We will discover the wonders of nature through exploration of our woodland trails, pond, creeks and meadows, while encourag- ing children to explore how their lives are a part of the world of nature. Campers should dress appropriately for hiking, wading in water, and getting dirty. Bring a water bottle, snack, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Facility Program
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
Day Date Time
19-2-8303A 6-8 $80R/$85N 19-3-8303B 6-8 $80R/$85N 19-3-8303C 6-8 $80R/$85N
Mon-Fri Jun 17-Jun 21 Mon-Fri Jul 8-Jul 12 Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 2
9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a
Facility Pilcher Park Nature Center
Creepy Crawlers Camp
Program Age
19-2-8300A 9-12 19-2-8300B 9-12 19-3-8300C 9-12 19-3-8300D 9-12
Fee Day Date
$100R/$110N Mon-Thurs Jun 17-Jun 20 $35 Thurs/Fri Jun 20-Jun 21 $100R/$110N Mon-Thurs Jul 8-Jul 11 $35 Thurs/Fri Jul 11-Jul 12
Time
9:30a-12:30p 7p-8a 9:30a-12:30p 7p-8a
Get some hands-on time with the crawling critters around us! Kids discover the importance of the little animals in our world, from insects and spiders to turtles and snakes. We’ll try bug races and bug nets and have the opportunity to explore the many wonders found on the forest oor. Dress for outdoors and bring a water bottle, snack, bug spray, and sunscreen.
Up A Creek Camp
Facility Program
19-3-8304
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Join us for a fun week of water-related activities at Pilcher Park. We will wade in ponds and trudge in creeks throughout the park. Dipping, scooping, collecting and measuring are just some of the fun activities involved. Learn about the creek’s habitats and the critters that live there. You’ll be surprised at what you nd! Dress for the weather and wear old clothes that can get wet. Bring along a snack each day and have a water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, and change of clothes.
Facility Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
6-8 $120R/$125N
Day Date Time
Mon-Fri Jul 22-Jul 26 9:30a-12:30p
Green Thumb Camp
Does your child like to dig in the dirt and get his or her hands dirty? In Green Thumb camp, they will create their own garden to take home, sow seeds, learn about pollinators, composting and worms. They will make some crafts and play some fun games. Dress for outdoors and bring a water bottle, snack, bug spray, and sunscreen.
Program Age Fee
19-2-8301A 9-12 $120R/$125N 19-3-8301B 9-12 $120R/$125N
Day Date Time
Mon-Fri Jun 24-Jun 28 9:30a-12:30p Mon-Fri Jul 22-Jul 26 9:30a-12:30p
Facility
Program
19-2-8305
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee Day Date Time
6-8 $120R/$125N Mon-Fri Jun 24-Jun 28 9:30a-12:30p