Camps at Louisville Nature Center offer fun games, guided hikes in the nature preserve, and exciting nature study for budding naturalists--ages 4-12! Our camps provide lots of hands-on learning about the local wildlife and habitats found in Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, a 41-acre forest and outdoor classroom. Check out the details of the exciting camps being planned for 2008 listed below.

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YOUNG NATURALIST DAY CAMP -- 'WONDER KIDS'

Dates:
Session 1: July 14-18, 2008 -- 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Session 2: August 4-8, 2008 -- 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.

This five-day program for children ages 4 - 5 will explore nature through hiking, craft projects, fun games and exciting critter encounters.
COST: LNC Member $100; Non-Member $115


FOREST TREASURES

Dates:
Session 1: June 23-27, 2008 -- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
**FULL** Session 2: July 21-25, 2008 -- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.**FULL**

This full-day camp is designed for campers ages 6 - 12. Campers will learn and discover the hidden treasures found by exploring Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve through experiments, games, arts and crafts, cirtter encounters and hands-on activities.
COST: LNC Member $165; Non-Member $180


ECO CAMP

Dates:
Session 1: June 16-20, 2008 -- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2: July 7-11 2008 -- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Louisville Nature Center and the Louisville Zoo are offering a week-long day camp combining activities at both sites. This camp, for children ages 8-12, will start at the Louisville Nature Center in the morning and end at the Louisville Zoo in the afternoon.
Campers will learn about the delicate balance that exists between living organisms and human populations. Why is Beargrass Creek important to our community and what is the Louisville Nature Center doing to improve water quality there? Conservation issues around the world and in our own backyards will be discussed. Children will be grouped according to their age. Participants must bring their own lunch and dress for outside play.
COST: LNC or Zoo Member $165; Non-Member $180


Click here to get a registration form for our camps.