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Events / Spring Break Nature Camp Gr. K-5, March 31 & April 1

Spring Break Nature Camp Gr. K-5, March 31 & April 1

March 31st, 12:30 pm — 3:00 pm

$65
$55/members
Register online.

No homework required during this two-day mini camp for grades K-5. Spend your days off enjoying some good-natured fun with a Quarry Hill naturalist discovering the many signs of spring emerging in the park. Explorers and investigators - read on to see which camp is designed especially for your age group.

  • Advance registration is required. Register online.
  • Camp runs for two days; sessions offered:
    • March 31 & April 1  9:00 - 11:30 AM 
    • March 31 & April 1 12:30 - 3:00 PM
    • April 2 & 3  9:00 - 11:30 AM 
  • Please dress in the right weather - campers will go outdoors for most of the camp.
  • Campers should wear shoes that can get wet & muddy.
  • Small class sizes ensure hands-on participation for all campers.

Muck & Slime for grades K-1
Do you love ooey-gooey nature and science?  Explore the wonders of sticky mud, messy nature, and slimy critters!  From the classroom to the forest to the pond, we’ll have fun exploring, investigating and crafting with the messy side of nature.

Bonkers for Birds for grades 2-3
This Spring Break, give your kids an unforgettable experience at Bonkers for Birds – a 2-day, hands-on camp where they will become young ornithologists! We will trap, band, study and release these incredible creatures as we learn amazing adaptations that help birds survive in the wild.  It's the perfect way for curious young minds to soar into the world of nature. Join us for a spring break adventure that’s sure to make your child go bonkers for birds! Dress to be outside and to get dirty! 

Operation Wild for grades 4-5
Ready to explore the wild and learn valuable outdoor skills? Join us for an action-packed, two-day Wilderness Survival Camp.  This camp is designed for curious, adventurous kids who love the outdoors.  Whether learning to build a fire, foraging for natural resources, creating a shelter, or making fire starters, your child will leave with a sense of accomplishment and a deeper connection to the outdoors!