Nature Discovery Camp - 2601
- for youth ages 6 - 12 years

Nature Discovery Camp will get your children out in nature with hikes, activities, games, and more! The budding scientist will love experimenting, observing, and creating in this fun-filled camp. This week-long camp meets from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

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Need more information?? Please call (217) 423-7708 or see our Camps page.

Theme: Sense of Wonder

Day 1: Music or Mayhem Some nature sounds are delightful and some are scary. We will explore nature noises and make some music of our own with animal calls and home-made recycled instruments. Fee $10, reservations required. Meets at Rock Springs Nature Center. 9:00 a.m. – noon on July 23th

Day 2: Eye Spy We use our eyes to learn about our colorful world. Do animals see the colors we see or maybe colors we can’t see? We will enhance our vision with tools so we can experience vision like an eagle, an owl and an insect. We will also get down and dirty to see whats up with close ups. Meets at Rock Springs Nature Center. 9:00 a.m. – noon on July 24th

Day 3 : The Nose Knows Have you ever smelled a skunk? Some smells are easy to recognize, even with our poor noses. Many animals depend on their noses more than any other sense. Learn how some mother mammals find their babies, do a smell preference experiment. Meets at Rock Springs Nature Center. 9:00 a.m. – noon on July 25th

Day 4: Taste Test We will explore Nature’s grocery store as we look for wild foods for animals and ourselves. Learn how some plants and animals protect themselves by tasting bad and examine our own taste buds. Meets at Rock Springs Nature Center. 9:00 a.m. – noon on July 26th

Day 5: The Texture of Nature We saved the best for last! We will use our sense of touch to explore the natural world – soft moss, cool grass, rough bark. We will discover animals that rely on touch more than any other sense. Then we will experience cool water by wading in the creek. Parents, be ready for wet, muddy kids. Meets at Rock Springs Nature Center. 9:00 a.m. – noon on July 27th

Download Camp Registration Form & Waiver (PDF)
Need more information?? Please call (217) 423-7708 or see our Camps page.