Join Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Naturalist teachers for fun-filled week long camps that explore the natural world through active hands-on indoor and outdoor adventures at this 155 acre nature sanctuary. Children are taught in classes by age (5 & 6 yrs., 7 & 8 yrs., and 9-12 yrs.). MORNING ONLY OPTION: 9 a.m. – noon OR FULL DAY OPTION: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visit www.HoustonArboretum.org for more information.
July 12-16: AMAZING SURVIVOR CAMP
NOTE: *5 & 6 yrs. CLASS FULL* 9-12 yrs. Class almost full!
Animals, plants, and people all have different strategies to live. Learn the essentials for survival in the Arboretum wilderness. Campers will help build a shelter, cook with a solar oven, learn to navigate with a compass, make a terrarium to take home, and identify animal tracks.
July 19-23: WATER WIZARDS
NOTE: *5-8 yrs. CLASS-MORNING ONLY*
Investigate watery ecosystems at the Arboretum and discover the creatures and features that make them tick. From the microscopic to the frogs and crayfish that call wetland areas their homes, students will dive deep into the world of ponds and wetland habitats at the Arboretum.
After Camp Option: Summer Art Camp (3-5 p.m.)
Wonderful World of Color: What would the world be like with only black, white, and gray? How dreary would that be?! Come celebrate the beauty that surrounds us in our wonderful world of color.
CAMP FEES:
All day option (9-3 pm) - Members: $230/child/class - Non-members: $270/child/class. Morning-only option (9-noon) - Members: $120/child/class - Non-members: $150/child/class. After Camp option (3-5pm) - Members: $100/child/per week - Non-members: $110/child/week. Members receive priority registration. Members must be a Family Tree ($70) level or above to receive member rates on classes. Family Discount: $10 off registration for additional child in same family. Cancellations by Arboretum: After Camp classes require a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled the Wednesday before camp if the minimum of 8 is not met. CLICK ON THE LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.houstonarboretum.org/summercampform.asp.
Added by LBPR on June 28, 2010