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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

A SESSIONS

B SESSIONS

C SESSIONS 

 A SESSIONS -- Nature Discovery Day Camps (entering grades 1-3)

Shore to Sea the Sound  This session is full! Call 206.523.4483 to be added to the wait list!; 7/22-7/26 
How many arms does a sea star have? How many saltwater creatures live in a single pool of salt water? Where does the world’s largest octopus live? Explore the life of the Puget Sound through tide pooling, seining, and hands-on investigating to find what lives in the intertidal zone of our beaches! You’re sure to see what’s in the Sound and more!

Fungus, Frogs, Forests, and Logs! 7/1-7/3*; 8/5-8/9 This session is full!
What is shelf fungus? How does an animal depend on a plant that depends on the soil? Why are nurse logs important? Explore the answer to these questions through hands-on lessons and activities. Learn the ways you can help to preserve and restore a habitat. Come look under logs, to find fungus and frogs, in our Northwest forests! *Three day week.

Ready, Set, Wetlands! 7/8-7/12; 8/19-8/23
What lives in a wetland? How many types of wetlands are there? Why are wetlands important to birds? How do you know when a wetland is healthy? Catch freshwater insects, look for migrating waterfowl, and discover why wetlands are a critical part of our Puget Sound. Get ready, get set, to explore our wetlands!

Bird’s the Word 7/15-7/19 Register NOW; this session is almost full!; 8/12-8/16
What makes a bird a bird? How are birds different from other animals? Learn how to identify birds by sight and by sound. Discover what bird species nest on the ground! Mimic a bird defending its young and dissect an owl pellet; it is sure to be fun! Observe live raptors brought from the Woodland Park Zoo. Bird’s the word, so come and learn about what they do!

Bugs or Bust! 7/29-8/2; 8/26-8/30
What’s an invertebrate? How many bugs live on our planet? Why are bugs so important to a habitat? Come and join us as we crawl through the ground to discover what’s in the soil. Make compost and learn how and why bugs are important to the composting process! Journey with us to the tiny world of bugs, or bust!

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B SESSIONS -- Eco-Adventure Day Camps (entering grades 4 - 6)

Ocean Explorers 6/24-/28; 7/22-7/26 This session is FULL! Call 206.523.4483 to be added to the wait list.
Discover what lives in Puget Sound waters and oceans around the world. Observe tide pool creatures and learn how they adapt to their ever changing tidal zone habitat. Learn more about marine life and what we can do to help make their aquatic home healthier. Come and take the plunge with us as we explore the world beneath the waves.

Flora, Fauna, Forest Drama! 7/1-7/3*; 8/5-8/9 The session if FULL! Please call 206.523.4483 to be added to the wait list!
Explore our local forests as we take a hike and discover how animals and plants depend on the cycle of life and death to survive in the forest. Learn how to identify native plants and animals through hands-on activities and games. Come and discover the drama that is created when flora and fauna interact in our Northwest forests! *Three day week.

Streaming to the Sound  7/8-7/12; 8/19-8/23
Follow our many mountain streams as they meander and flow through the local watershed to the Puget Sound waters. Learn why our watershed is important and how to help our aquatic ecosystems. Explore streams, wetlands, and beaches through tidepooling, dipnetting, and examining water samples under a microscope. Take the cold water plunge into our streams and follow its path to the Sound!

All about Birds  7/15-7/19; 8/12-8/16 This session is FULL! Call 206.523.4483 to be added to the wait list.
Discover what makes birds unique and the science behind flight. You will use binoculars and field guides to identify local birds, with the help of experienced birders! Observe live raptors from the Woodland Park Zoo, discover why some birds are endangered, and learn what we can do to help create a healthier environment for them. We’re all about putting a bird on it!

Naturescapes 7/29-8/2; 8/26-8/30
Nature is full of beauty that can be illustrated through pictures, words, and song. If you love art and nature, come investigate, observe, and explore the natural world through field sketching and painting, nature writing, and journaling. Work with professional art instructors who will teach you how to use these methods to discover and hone your artistic talents, using the natural environment as your pallet. No previous art training necessary.

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C SESSIONS -- Teen Trekker Camps (entering grades 7 -9)

For youth entering grades 7-9 who want a little more ADVENTURE in their camp experience!

• Meet Monday and Tuesday at Magnuson Park for two days of day camp.
• Experience challenge and compass courses, Leave No Trace camping activities, and much more!
• Depart on Wednesday morning for three days of hiking, birding, and exploring one of Washington’s natural beauties! 
  

Campers will travel in a van and camp at a nearby State or National Park campground with van access. Camping destination for Mountain Madness will be in the North Cascade area. A complete listing of campground information, emergency numbers, gearlists, and directions will be mailed out in a pre-trip packet.

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