Summer Nature Camp 2007
Please print out this form and bring it in to register your child today!
Getting Hooked on Science & History
Studying science and history helps us to know and understand the world around us. The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History allows your child to do just that in safe, fun, and educational setting. Through non-traditional teaching techniques, campers are encouraged to explore various branches of science and cover aspects of Texas history this summer through interactive lessons and educational games and crafts.
Our facilities include classroom areas, the Discovery Room, and a 40-acre park with nature trail,
all of which will be used to enhance your child's learning experience.
Our staff members are experienced teachers and, to ensure personalized instruction,
classes are kept small, with a teacher to student ratio of 1:10.
Of course, this means classes fill quickly, so you will want to register soon!
Session Information Dates & Topics Fees
Registration Information Refund Policy Extension Day Camp
Each session lasts one week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Campers are divided by age groups (4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12). Before Camp and After Camp are available at an additional cost. Before Camp runs from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at $25.00/week. After Camp runs from 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm at $50/week. (They will be pro-rated at $5/day and $10/day respectively.) Campers must arrange Before Camp and After Camp times prior to the week needed.
An additional $1/minute will be charged for pick-up after 5:20 p.m.
Open Registration begins May 7th. Thereafter, registration is on a first come, first serve basis. A 50% deposit will save and confirm your place in the camp session. We must have your total camp fee by noon of the Friday before the first day of your registered camp session. If we do not receive your total payment, your child may be removed from the list to accommodate another camper from the waiting list. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Members Non-members
$135/week $155/week
Discounts
Museum membership brings each camper discounts!!!
Help support the Museum through your membership and receive discounts,
free Museum passes, and our quarterly newsletter today!
$10 off 2nd, 3rd, 4th child per week if you pre-register for 2 or more siblings.
An additional $5 off per week when a child pre-registers for 3 or more camp sessions.
* Pre-registration must be complete before the first week of camp in order to receive discounts.
*** Offer not valid if registration takes place after June 11th. ***
Sorry, no refunds are possible unless you can provide a substitute for your camper.
Waiting Lists
The Museum will offer waiting lists for interested patrons when camp sessions are full.
We will call parents after 12:00 pm, the Friday before your requested camp session to let you know about availability.
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June 11 - 15: Texas Time Warp
Two step back in time as we take a look at Texas's past. What was Texas like during the Ice Age? What Native Americans inhabited Texas? What as life like for an early Texas pioneer? We'll look into answering these questions and more as we learn about the Great Lone Star state.
June 18 - 22: Earth Care
Everyone can play a role in caring for Earth. Your child will learn how helpful recycling can be and the importance of water conservation. They'll make recycled paper and build their own compost pile while learning how to care for mother Earth.
June 25 - 29: Dinosaurs: T-rex and more
Let your child be a part of Dinosaur week! They'll learn about the dinosaurs that lived in Texas, from the famous T-rex to the not so famous Shuvosaurus. We'll take a peek at what life was like for dinosaurs what that it took for a dinosaur to survive.
July 2 - 6: Outdoor Camping
What's a summer break without a little outdoor camping? At the Museum we will review camping safety as well as learn to distill water, build a campfire, pitch a tent, and enjoy s'mores!
(Mock camp-out will be held on Wednesday, July 4th. Hot dog lunch will be provided by the Museum.)
July 9 - 13: Backyard Critters
What's crawling around in your backyard? Together we'll learn all there is to know about all the creepy crawlies you may encounter. We'll review with your child how they can stay safe during backyard encounters.
July 16 - 20: Flying Wild with Birds
Let's fly wild with birds and let your child open up a whole new world! We'll learn all about the diverse world of birds, including local songbirds and their calls, birds of prey from around the world, and non-flying birds. We'll also look at ancestral birds, bird behavior, anatomy, and much more!
July 23 - 27: Everyday Science
We encounters science everyday. This week we'll look at how we see biology, chemistry, and physics at work in our daily lives. Through experiments, interactive activities, and kitchen chemistry we will better understand everyday science.
July 30 - August 3: NO CAMP THIS WEEK
August 6 - 10: Animal Movement
Hopping, slithering, crawling, brachiating, flying, and galloping are all ways that some animals get around. This week we'll take an in-depth look at why animals move the way they do and how the environment plays a role in animal movement.
August 13 - 17: Water World
Come get wet-n-wild with the Museum while we explore aquatic life-forms, from those that thrive in puddles to those that inhabit the deep blue sea. ("Water Play Day" will be held on Friday, August 17th. Campers are required to bring appropriate water clothes and/or a change of clothes and towel.)
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4th Annual - Summer Extension Day Camp 2007
Nature's Dangers
August 20, 2007 - August 24, 2007
Summer adventure at the Museum continues with our Summer Extension Day Camps.
A variety of guest speakers with natural history backgrounds will visit with campers an give some insight into their careers.
Times
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fees *** Campers register per day or for the entire week. ***
Members Non-members
$32/day $34/day
Topics
| Monday, August 20 | Venomous Reptiles |
| Tuesday, August 21 | Venomous Insects/Spiders |
| Wednesday, August 22 | Poisonous Plants |
| Thursday, August 23 | Nature's Most Extreme |
| Friday, August 24 |
Natural Disasters |