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Pilcher Park
Nature Center Camps
Little Sprouts Learning Center Summer Camp
Come and try out the Little Sprouts Learning Center for a 4, 8 or 12 week summer session. Natural themes and materials are incorpo- rated through outdoor and indoor activities. Each week we will dis- cover the wonders of nature through exploration of our woodland trails, pond, creeks and meadows, while encouraging children to explore how their lives are a part of the world of nature.
Facility
Program Age
17-1-8100A 3-5 17-1-8100B 3-5 17-2-8100C 3-5 17-2-8100D 3-5 17-2-8100E 3-5 17-2-8100F 3-5
Fee
$141R/$152N $141R/$152N $141R/$152N $141R/$152N $141R/$152N $141R/$152N
Day Date
Mon/Wed Jun 6-Jun 29 Tues/Thurs Jun 7-Jun 30 Mon/Wed Jul 6-Jul 27 Tues/Thurs Jul 5-Jul 28 Mon/Wed Aug 1-Aug 22 Tues/Thurs Aug 2-Aug 25
Time
9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a
Pilcher Park Nature Center (PPNC Classroom)
Big Sprouts Camp
Come 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 encouraging children to explore how their lives are a part of the world of nature.
Facility Program
17-1-8303A 17-2-8303B
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
6-8 $80R/$85N 6-8 $80R/$85N
Day Date
Mon-Fri Jun 20-Jun 24 Mon-Fri Jul 11-Jul 15
Time
9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a
Creepy Crawlers Camp
Learn fun facts and useful information about 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 forest floor and build our own bug playgrounds to take home. Dress for going outside and bring a water bottle and snack.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee Day Date Time
6-8 $120R/$125N Mon-Fri Jul 25-Jul 29 9:30a-12:30p Green Thumb Camp
Facility Program
17-2-8304
Facility
Program
17-1-8305
Does your child like to dig in the dirt and get dirty hands? Create your own garden to take home, sow seeds, learn about pollinators: bees and butterflies, composting and worms. Learn the life cycle of plants and try some plant crafts (plant dyes, painting, collage, etc.) Dress for going outside and bring a water bottle and snack.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee Day Date Time
6-8 $120R/$125N Mon-Fri Jun 27-Jul 1 9:30a-12:30p
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