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Winter Camp

2011 Winter Break Camp - "Fabulous Forests"
for Kids ages 5 to 12
Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30

Join Arboretum naturalists for "Fabulous Forests" a four-day camp to explore the different types of forests in the world and the plants and animals that live in each.

Children will learn to estimate a tree’s height, create their own tree and shrub identification guide, make a piece of recycled paper, learn about the plants of the rainforests and find out how animals can survive in the subarctic climates of the boreal forests.

Arboretum naturalists will lead children in hands-on activities both indoors and outside using the Arboretum's 155 acres as an outdoor classroom.

Ages 5-12: Children are divided into class by age:
5 & 6 yrs, 7 & 8 yrs, and 9 to 12 yrs.
Camp Dates (4 days): Tuesday, December 27 - Friday, December 30, 2011
Camp Times:

Half day: 9 a.m. to noon. (Limited spaces)
5 & 6 year old morning Full

7 & 8 year old morning and day Full
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Full day:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Half day: $95 for Arboretum members; $130 for non-members
Full day: $215 for Arboretum members $265 for non-members

 

On Line Registration Closed. Please call 713-681-8433 for availability. You must be registered to attend camp.

Family and higher level memberships receive Priority Registration for camp.
Join today!

Membership Level Registration opens
Founders Nov. 2
Pecan Nov. 7
Loblolly Nov. 9
Magnolia Nov. 14
Family Nov. 18
Non-members Nov. 28

Be sure to check out our other children's programs: Tyke Hikes (18 mos - 3 yrs), Tadpole Troopers (3-5 yrs) and Naturalist Explorers (5-8 yrs)

as well as our Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs and Birthday parties.

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