Eco-Explorer participants will discover how adaptations help animals to survive as they explore Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas.
Campers will be involved in hands-on investigations of the natural world, engaging activities, nature crafts, hikes and field trips. Call 704-598-8857 or Click here for a registration form.
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Eco-Explorers clown around in front of Latta Plantation Nature Center.
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Fee: $150/child (Registration is limited to one session/child; Fee includes field trips, program materials, and pre- and post-camp supervision.)
Times for all sessions:
Pre-camp 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Camp 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Post-camp 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Sessions 1, 2 and 3 will be held at Reedy Creek Nature Center. Sessions 2 and 4 will be held at McDowell Nature Center.
Session 1: June 23-June 27* Ages 7-9
Session 2: July 14-July 18 * Ages 7-9
Session 3: July 14-July 18 * Ages 7-9
Session 4: August 4-August 8 * Ages 7-9
Session 5: August 4-August 8 * Ages 7-9
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Teen Wilderness Camp
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Teen Wilderness 2004 participant rest beside an impresive find in Panthertown Valley, NC.
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During this camp we will explore the outdoor recreation opportunities the Charlotte area has to offer. Join us for a week of adventure as we hike, mountain bike, rock climb and canoe and camp.
Participants must be able to carry a 35lb pack on very uneven and sometimes strenuous trails. Proper clothing and hiking boots are essential for this trip. Prior hiking experience is preferred, but not required. Call 704-504-1014 for a registration form.
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Fee: $250/child (Fee includes all programs, camping fees, meals, equipment rental and transportation.)
Camp departs from Latta Plantation Nature Center.
August 4-August 8 * 7am-5pm * Ages 13-15
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This exciting camp will explore the Biodiversity of flora and fauna in our region of North Carolina. We will focus on native species and what we can do to conserve them.
We will have two field trips during this one week camp. Call 704-875-1391 or Click here for a registration form.
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Fee: $150/child (Registration is limited to one session/child; Fee includes field trips, program materials, and pre- and post-camp supervision.)
Times for all sessions:
Pre-camp 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Camp 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Post-camp 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Session 1: Latta Plantation Nature Center * June 23 - June 27 * Ages 10-12
Session 2: Reedy Creek Nature Center * July 7 - July 11 * Ages 10-12
Session 3: McDowell Nature Center * July 21 - July 25 * Ages 10-12
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Time Warp Camp
Travel through time and experience how people have used and changed the land over the centuries. Discover first hand how Native Americans, farmers, and others have changed their environment while traveling to historic sites in and around Mecklenburg County.
Fee: $195/participant. Click here for a registration form.
Session 1: McDowell Nature Center * June 23- June 27 * 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. * Ages 10-12
Session 2: Latta Plantation Nature Center * July 21 - July 25 * 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. * Ages 10-12
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What has six legs, three body aprts, and can be found just about everywhere you look? Insects! Bring your child out to discover insects as we investigate different areas of hte nature preserve including the forest, gardens, streams, and meadows.
This week-long, half-day camp will be packed full with fun activites, crafts stories, and much more. It is sure to ignite the budding naturalist in your child! Call 704-588-5224 or Click here for a registration form.
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L.A.N.D. Camp participants explore insects in the Butterfly Garden at Reedy Creek Nature Center.
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Fee: $75/child (Fee includes all program materials and snacks.)
Session 1: Latta Plantation Nature Center * July 7-July 11 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 2: McDowell Nature Center * July 7-July 11 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 3: McDowell Nature Center * July 7-July 11 * 1p.m.-4 p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 4: Reedy Creek Nature Center * July 21-July 25 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 5: Reedy Creek Nature Center * July 21-July 25 * 1p.m.-4p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 6: McDowell Nature Center * July 28-August 1 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 7: McDowell Nature Center * July 28-August 1 * 1:00-4:00 p.m. * Ages 4-6
Session 8: Latta Plantation Nature Center * July 28-August 1* 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Ages 4-6
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