Junior Naturalist Camp: PreK/Ages 4 – 5
Come to camp every morning this week and get an up-close look at animals in their habitats, make art, play games, hear stories, and enjoy nature walks. Explore the prairie, pond, forest, and Interpretive center with caring and creative counselors. Have fun and learn with our age- appropriate nature activities. Come play with the big kids - no grown-ups allowed!
$110 Member, $135 Non-member
Junior Naturalist Camp runs 9am – noon, Monday – Friday ● Snack included
Session 1: June 20-24 ~ Animal Tales
Explore the pages of our favorite books, meet our coolest animal friends, and discover some magical places at KNC. Read animal tracks, find their homes, and learn what is behind the best animal stories.
Session 2: June 27 - July 1 ~ Frogs & Friends
If you think turtles are terrific and frogs are fun, then you will be “hoppy” all week. Search the pond, stream, and forest for turtles, snakes, salamanders, frogs, and toads. Enjoy a visit from LIVE reptiles and amphibians and learn what our animal friends need to survive.
Session 3: July 11-15 ~ Wildlife Neighbors
What kinds of animals live outside our back door? What do squirrels and turtles like to eat? How can you help animals every day? Come find out! Explore the woods and water to find animal homes and learn what it takes to be a great neighbor to wildlife.
Session 4: July 18-22 ~ Beautiful Birds
We’re hatching a week of fun around the wonderful world of birds. Learn how birds fly, what they eat, and where they live. Meet the Birds of Prey and discover what makes them really special. Get ready to have lots of fun with our feathered friends!
Session 5: July 25-29 ~ Animals of the Past
Travel with us back into the distant past as we explore the animals that lived long ago. Grab your shovel and dig into the truth about the animals of the long ago. Go on a fossil hunt at the Gravel Pits, learn about dinosaurs and other ancient creatures, and meet their modern cousins!
Session 6: August 1-5 ~ Who’s Who at Night?
When we are sleeping there is a secret world of animals who are wide awake! Visit with owls, search for animals and their tracks and explore the lives of bats and bugs. Come learn about the night time creatures that scurry and soar when the lights are out.
Session 7: August 8-12 ~ Gone Buggy
The world is full of small things that some people think are gross. But if you love our creepy crawly neighbors, go buggy with us! We’ll explore high and low to discover cool and crazy facts about our small and slimy friends.
Session 8: August 15-19 ~ Water Beasts
Dive into the amazing world of ponds, streams, and rivers! Learn about oceans and lakes. Prepare for an out of this world adventure as we search for the awesome bugs, birds, mammals, and fish, that live in the watery world.