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Nature Detectives Camp
Location: Powell Drive Park (1 mile from fairgrounds) Age: 6 to 8 years old
Your young camper will discover nature with mini-experiments, uncover critters in the pond, play games and make craft projects. Each week’s theme will be complemented with a guest speaker.
Camp size: 2 counselors, 16 campers
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2009 Weekly Themes
June 15-19 Amazing Mammals
June 22-26 Backyard Wildlife Detectives
July 6-10 Insect Investigation
July 13-17 Water, Water Everywhere
July 20-24 Creepy Critters
July 27-31 Animal Homes and Hideaways
August 3-7 Forest Finds
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Feedback
"It far exceeded my expectations. This was the very best summer camp that my daughter has ever attended." - Nature Detectives Parent
"It was the right combination for my child - games, outside time, and learning." -Nature Detectives Parent
"Camp was fun and my counselors were fun. I want to come back." - Nature Detectives Camper
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Nature Explorers Camp
Location: Umstead State Park (I-40 entrance) Age: 8 to 10 years old
Campers will explore each week’s theme through forest treks, creek tours, experiments, and wildlife watching. Each week will also include games, swimming, a guest speaker, field trips, and art.
Camp size: 2 counselors, 18 campers
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2009 Weekly Themes
June 15-19 Animal Engineers
June 22-26 Forest Friends
July 6-10 Creepy Crawlers
July13-17 Water World
July 20-24 Finding Your Way
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Feedback
"Our child loved the camp. Especially playing and exploring outdoors daily." - Nature Explorers Parent
"It was obvious the camp staff truly enjoy working with kids. My child had a wonderful time." -Nature Explorers Parent
"We will surely participate again next year." - Nature Explorer Parent
"My favorite part of camp was hiking to the creek." - Nature Explorers Camper
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Eco-Explorers
Location: Umstead State Park (I-40 entrance) Age: 10 to 12 years old
Campers will explore each week’s theme through forest treks, creek tours, experiments, and wildlife watching. Each week will also include games, swimming, a guest speaker, field trips, and art.
Camp size: 2 counselors, 18 campers
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2009 Weekly Themes
July 27-30 H2O Odyssey
August 3-6 Forest Exploration
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Feedback
"Both of my boys loved this camp." -Eco-Explorers Parent
"They had a fabulous time at nature camp and I cannot say enough nice things about the staff." -Eco-Explorers Parent
“The campout and the counselors were the best parts of camp.” - Eco-Explorers Camper
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Details
Structured activities 9am-4:30pm. Drop-off begins at 7:30am, pick-up until 6pm at no charge. Staff have backgrounds in science, are 20+ yrs old, pass a background check, certified in First Aid/CPR, and complete 12-25 training hrs.
Price per week:
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Nature Detectives $140
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Nature Explorers $125
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Eco-Explorers $125
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Non-resident fee $10
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Registration
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Camp Brochures will be available online and at Recreation Facilities in February. The back of the brochure contains the registration forms. Mail-in or drop-off your registration early.
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