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“Down By the River”
Nature Day Camp

Ages 6-10
June 2-6 and June 9-13, 2008
8:30 to 12:00 noon

Are you interested in nature?  Do you know the characteristics of an insect?  What birds live in your back yard? What is scat?  Can you identify tracks?  Learn about animals, trees, insects, birds and river ecology as you explore the beautiful Medina River Natural Area.

Fee for each week of camp is $50.00. Pre -registration is required and camps are limited to 25 campers each, so call early to reserve your spot. (210) 624-2575

Monday June 2
8:30  Camp registration
8:45  Welcome and introduce Staff/Volunteers
9:00  Ecology hike Scavenger Hunt
10:00 Break, snack
10:20 Terrific trees
11:00 Art activity- make journals
11:45 Journaling…what did you see in the park today?
12:00 Dismiss

Tuesday June 3
8:30  Campers arrive
8:45  Birding hike -1/2 group “Beaks & Eats”
10:00 Break, snack
10:20 Art activity build a bird house   
11:45 Journaling…what did you see in the  park today?
12:00 Dismiss

Wednesday June 4
8:30 Campers arrive
8:45 “Bug Tussle” intro to insects
10:00 Break, snack
10:20 Art activity / build a bug
11:45 Journaling…what did you see in  the park today?
12:00 Dismiss

Thursday June 5
8:30 Campers arrive
8:45 River Ecology  what critters live in your river?
10:00 Break, snack
10:20 Art activity fish printing/origami
11:45 Journaling…what did you see in the park today?
12:00 Dismiss

Friday June 6
8:30 Campers arrive
8:45 Medina mammals hike…look for scat and tracks
10:00 Break, snack
10:20 Art activity “Makin’ tracks”
11:45 Journaling…what did you see in the park today?
12:00 Dismiss

 

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