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NATURE DAY CAMPS
Summer 2011! |
Hosted by Berks County Parks & Recreation Department
Conducted by The Roving Nature Center
Berks County Heritage Center
Red Bridge Rd., Reading, PA 19605
Meet at Barn
For directions, call 610-374-8839
Registration Form
July 18-22
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Jurassic In The Park |
9:30 a.m. to Noon |
Ages 4-6 |
Some were the biggest animals to ever walk the earth. Many sported large horns, spikes and body armor. But some were small, and some resembled birds more than reptiles. Some even boasted two brains! But not all the bizarre and fantastic creatures of the Jurassic period were dinosaurs. The Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Trachodon were all “terrible lizards.” But the Pterandon, Plesiosaurus, and Dimetron were not. What’s the difference? Explore the mystery of prehistory as we conduct our own archeological dig and fossil hunt. Discover how dinosaurs lived, and perhaps why they died; and some of their modern descendents who still populate the earth. Come to “Jurassic in the Park.”
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PaleoWorld |
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
Ages 6-10 |
It’s Jurassic in the Park, Part II! In this episode, the adventures of our budding paleontologists begin with the discovery of mystery fossils in the Tooth, Claw and Bone Mystery Hunt. We learn how to interpret past events by examining the rocks, minerals, and soils of today, and identify and classify real fossils. This is a week of hands-on science, in which we hunt for eco-facts of plant and animal remains, artifacts made by humans, and features in the landscape that reveal ancient activities. We’ll conduct our own paleontological dig, and learn how to record, preserve, and interpret the evidence found.
July 25-29
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Underwater Adventures |
9:30 a.m. to Noon |
Ages 4-6 |
All the water on the earth, 97% is salt water in oceans. The oceans of the world are homes to many animals and plants. Let’s put on our snorkel and mask and dive deep into the underwater world where we will learn about the denizens of the deep. From the sandy beach out to the deepest abyss, aquanauts will explore all forms of life and the food chains contained therein
| Green Generation |
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
Ages 6-10 |
This week budding Junior Environmentalists are going to learn about how we can protect the earth by reducing, reusing and recycling. Children can earn stars for ‘eco’ behaviors such as using reusable water bottles, bringing in compostable items from home to contribute to the group bin, bringing in reusable cloth napkins and containers instead of disposable plastic and using recycling bins at camp. The best way to protect our Earth is to use our resources wisely making the next generation greener.
August 1-5
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Wildlife Trackers |
9:30 a.m. to Noon |
Ages 4-6 |
The animals are here and they are hidden. We’ll find out what kinds of animals live in and around the park, and be on the look-out for them. We’ll search for clues they leave: a bird’s nest, a hollow tree, a spider’s web, chewed leaves, nut shells, footprints, or feathers. We’ll go on mini-expeditions, play games to learn how animals hide so well, make plaster casts of animals’ tracks, feel furs, hear stories, and of course, meet up with some real live animals and learn how to care for them.
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Wildlife Mission: Incredible |
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
Ages 6-10 |
Your mission, should you choose to accept, will be to track down and spy on the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish of the field, forest and stream. We want to know: What bird comes down a tree head-first? Which animals have built-in drinking straws? Who has teeth that never stop growing? What creature swims backwards? Whose tongue is attached at the front of its mouth? Through live animals and prepared specimens, field observations and new adventures every day, we’ll learn the answers to these and more!
Registration Information
1. We recommend they bring their own water bottle each day.
2. Each course is limited to 16 participants.
3. Course sessions are held rain or shine. In case of rain, the session is held under cover, and alternate activities are presented.
4. Each course requires payment of $90/child at the time of registration. This fee includes a Berks County Heritage Center Use Fee of $5/person.
5. The program fee is refundable, provided the withdrawal from the program is made at least seven full days prior to the beginning of the course. A $5, nonrefundable registration fee per person will be deducted from the full refund amount.
6. Telephone reservations will not be held for more than 7 days without payment. Call 610-374-8839. (Make checks payable to: Berks County Heritage Center)
7. Registrations are to be mailed to: The Berks County Heritage Center, 2201 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing PA 19610.
The
Roving Nature Center has no specific location. It is America's first, fully mobile environmental education facility bringing the resources, equipment and staff to any indoor or outdoor site. Please call the numbers below for any questions regarding the programs.
Phone/Fax: 1-800-284-0973
Website: www.rovingnature.com