Discovery Camp
Ages: 6–8, entering first through third grades
Campers will delve into the wild, wonderful world of birds through hands-on activities, games, and exploration. Through the lens of birds, topics explored through the week include an awareness of each other and the natural world, adaptations, natural cycles, and how all living things are connected. Cycles day highlights a stream exploration (please bring old shoes). The last day of camp includes a trip to Whipple Dam. Friday evening is an opportunity for families to experience the magic of camp together through ice cream, campfire performances, night time activities and a chance to camp out at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center! (Families need to bring all of their own equipment if camping out.) Pancakes are served on Saturday morning.
Explorer Camp
Ages: 9–11, entering fourth through sixth grades
Explorers will venture along the trails around Shaver’s woods, traveling further than their Discovery Camper counterparts, in their quest to discover all they can about Mammals. Topics to explore regarding mammals include adaptations, habitats, biodiversity, and the understanding of indicator species through a stream exploration (please bring old shoes). Additional parts of the week include fun games, team building challenges, a trip to Whipple Dam, and reflection through journaling. Friday evening is an opportunity for families to experience the magic of camp together through ice cream, campfire performances, night time activities and a chance to camp out at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center! (Families need to bring all of their own equipment if camping out.) Pancakes are served on Saturday morning.
Optional for 5-day sessions: bus transportation will be provided (on a first-come first-serve basis) for an additional fee from the Spikes Stadium at Medlar Field, 701 Porter Rd. Drop-off (Monday-Friday) will be from 8:00-8:30 a.m., and pick-up (Monday-Thursday) will be from 4:30-5:00 p.m. You must register for bus transportation during the registration process.