Outdoor Education and Science Camps - Summer 2020
The great outdoors will be our classroom where students will have the opportunity to explore, experience and learn about nature. Below are partial descriptions of the camps currently being offered and some of the specific activities relevant to each camp. In the event of inclement weather some activities may be modified.
Register before April 15, 2020 and receive $15 off (use coupon code EARLYBIRD)
Register before April 15, 2020 and receive $15 off (use coupon code EARLYBIRD)
Harry Potter -Science or Magic?
Session 1: June 15- 19 for students entering 3rd - 4th grade
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 PM Cost: $225
Session 2: June 22 - 26 for students entering 5th - 7th grade
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Cost: $225
Limit 8 per session/minimum of 5
Step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. This magical week starts with a house sorting ceremony, then a bit of wandlore where students make their own wands. What will the core of your wand be? Unicorn Hair, Phoenix Feather, Dragon Heart String or perhaps hairs from a Veela? Throughout the week students will attend classes specific to Hogwarts and special events that are generally science based. For example, in Potions, students will learn some basic chemistry, as well as create some of their own edible potions. Other classes include Care of Magical Creatures, Ancient Runes, and Charms to name a few. Special events will include a search for the Sorcerer's Stone, competing in the Tri-Wizard Tournament, and a Horcrux Hunt.
*Please note students will spend less time in the outdoors during this camp and it does not include the outdoor education component of the regular camps.
Bugs Don't Bug Me! July 6 - July 9
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $190 REGISTRATION CLOSED
Limit: 5 students For students entering 2nd- 4th grade
What exactly is a "bug"? And what good are they anyway? Come explore the world of insects and arachnids to find the answer to these and many other questions. Find out how amazing and truly valuable they are. Go on a “bug” safari to collect and study them up close in a variety of habitats. Participate in fun activities to understand how they use their senses and communicate, and conduct an experiment or two with live “bugs” to learn about their behavior.
Flower Power! July 20- 23
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $250 (4days)
Limit: 5 students/minimum 3 For students entering 4th - 6th grade
Come take a closer look at flowers. You will collect them, press them, dissect them to learn about their parts and their functions. This camp is scheduled to coincide with the peak of wildflower season; the perfect time to discover and identify the beautiful flowers of the Wasatch and Uinta mountains. There will also be projects involving seeds, ethnobotany, experimenting with flowers, and more. And, what would "Flower Power" be without tie-dye? Make your own tie-dye shirt using plant based dyes.
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $250 (4days)
Limit: 5 students/minimum 3 For students entering 4th - 6th grade
Come take a closer look at flowers. You will collect them, press them, dissect them to learn about their parts and their functions. This camp is scheduled to coincide with the peak of wildflower season; the perfect time to discover and identify the beautiful flowers of the Wasatch and Uinta mountains. There will also be projects involving seeds, ethnobotany, experimenting with flowers, and more. And, what would "Flower Power" be without tie-dye? Make your own tie-dye shirt using plant based dyes.
Young Paleontologists July 29- August 2
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $190 (2 spots left as of 5/29/19)
Limit: 5 students For students entering 2nd - 4th grade
Dinosaur and fossil-loving kids will love this camp as they "dig" into paleontology. Come experience the life of a paleontologist as you learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric life, how they are classified and when they lived. Learn about the different kinds of fossils, how they were made, and collect fossils in the field! There will be more hands-on fun as you make replicas of 3 types of fossils, study footprints and find out all they can tell us, and participate in a mock dig! Make your own volcano and find out why some scientists think they may have played a part in the extinction of dinosaurs.
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $190 (2 spots left as of 5/29/19)
Limit: 5 students For students entering 2nd - 4th grade
Dinosaur and fossil-loving kids will love this camp as they "dig" into paleontology. Come experience the life of a paleontologist as you learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric life, how they are classified and when they lived. Learn about the different kinds of fossils, how they were made, and collect fossils in the field! There will be more hands-on fun as you make replicas of 3 types of fossils, study footprints and find out all they can tell us, and participate in a mock dig! Make your own volcano and find out why some scientists think they may have played a part in the extinction of dinosaurs.
Geology Rocks! August 12 - August 16
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $290 (2 spots left as of 5/29/19)
Limit: 5 students For students entering 4th - 6th grade
What is the Earth made of? This week you will explore the Earth's layers, rocks and minerals, and local geology. You will collect and observe the three different rock types, as well as simulate how they are made. Pan for "gold" and learn how to test whether it is the real thing. Find out how the fossil record provides evidence for plate tectonics and how our Earth is changing, collect fossils from an ancient sea and make our own “fossils”. Includes field trip to Timpanogos Cave. Students will come away from the camp with their own amazing rock collection!
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $290 (2 spots left as of 5/29/19)
Limit: 5 students For students entering 4th - 6th grade
What is the Earth made of? This week you will explore the Earth's layers, rocks and minerals, and local geology. You will collect and observe the three different rock types, as well as simulate how they are made. Pan for "gold" and learn how to test whether it is the real thing. Find out how the fossil record provides evidence for plate tectonics and how our Earth is changing, collect fossils from an ancient sea and make our own “fossils”. Includes field trip to Timpanogos Cave. Students will come away from the camp with their own amazing rock collection!