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Day Camps for Summer 2008 |
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Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center 7187 Wise Road Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 Phone: 218-829-9620 Web: pbnlc.net E-mail: mbaumer@brainerd.net |
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To contact us: |
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Nature Discovery Camp Preschool (ages 4 & 5) TBA |
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Nature Explorers Camp 2nd and 3rd Grades, TBA |
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Butterflies, 4th - 8th Grade Learn about the many different butterflies that visit here. See the Monarchs’ various stages, what they eat and what brings other butterflies to the garden. First camp on TBA time, 10:00am to 3:30pm Second camp on TBA, 2008, time, 10:00am to 3:30pm Forests and Wetlands 4th - 8th Grade This camp will allow children the hands on experience of the forests and wetlands ecosystems. Collecting leaves, plants, insects, water and other information about the forest and wetland that will help them identify the what, how and why it is living there. The water cycle will also be included in this camp. July 8, 9 & 10, 2008 daily times; 10:00am to 3:30pm (three day camp) Ecology Camp 4th - 8th Grade The interrelationships of living things are an ecological drama involving living and non-living things. Students explore the relationships of living things within the abiotic world: in soil, among large species and through a microscope in a drop of pond water. How do we humans fit into this interconnected world? What is an ecological foot print? TBA, daily times; 10:00am to 3:30pm (two day camp) August 1st & 2nd, daily times; 10:00am to 3:30pm (two day camp) Birds Discovery 4th - 8th Grade Forests, prairies, wetlands these are the homes to the many species of birds found at the Nature Center. Hike, observe, and identify birds in the various habitats and learn about the adaptations that help them survive. July 18 & 19, 2008 daily times; 8:00am to 11:30am (two day camp, mornings) Animal Discovery 4th - 8th Grade Explore the world of the animals of central Minnesota, learn their facts, tracts and habitats. Food chains, Animal tract casts, carrying capacity and games. July 21 & 22, 2008 daily times; 10:00am to 3:30pm (two day camp) |
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What to bring: A water bottle. cooler. A hat for shade. |
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Young Naturalists Camp 6th thru 8th Grades, TBA |
