Nature Trekkers Summer Camp 2010 - for Explorers ages 5 to 12.
Join Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Naturalist teachers for fun-filled week long camps that explore the natural world through active hands-on indoor and outdoor adventures at this 155 acre nature sanctuary. Children are taught in classes by age (5 & 6 yrs., 7 & 8 yrs., and 9-12 yrs.).
Camp Times (Monday-Friday):
Morning only option: 9 a.m. - noon
OR
Full day option: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Extend your camper's day with After Camp Classes!
After Camp Classes: 3 - 5 p.m. The Arboretum is again partnering with City ArtWorks and Creative Movement to offer enrichment activities in week long, afternoon classes from 3 to 5 p.m.
Summer Art Camp with In partnership with City ArtWorks, the Houston Art & Nature Center will present 5 weeks of Summer Art Camp for children ages 5 to 12. Students will experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques while letting nature guide their imagination. Come explore the creative world of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more!
Creative Movement Classes with Jerry & Michelle Ananda
This class focuses on locomotor skills with the use of music and games. Children will enjoy dance, yoga, rhythm instruments, tumbling, and gardening. Instructors will guide children through non-competitive activities that will stimulate mind and body, and will give the children freedom to imagine and create their own movement material. This will be a perfect end to their day as they cool down from camp and rejuvenate for the evening. For ages 5 to 12.
Members receive discounts and priority registration - join now!
See video below from Channel 13 - KTRK reporter Kevin Quinn's visit to the
Arboretum's "Bug Basics" Summer Camp in July 2009.
Click here to see Channel 2's story about the Nature Trekkers Bug Camp in July 2009.
June
7-11:
AMAZING SURVIVOR CAMP (Session 1)
Animals, plants, and people all have different strategies to live. Learn the essentials for survival in the Arboretum wilderness.
AFTER CAMP OPTION: Summer Art Camp
Birds of a Feather: Song birds and night-hunters; long-legged waders and tree-clingers…. Let our fine feathered friends be your inspiration during this fun-filled week of creativity. Teachers from City ArtWorks will lead children in fun, creative art projects inspired by nature.
June
14-18:
WATER WIZARDS (Session 1)
Investigate watery ecosystems at the Arboretum and discover the creatures and features that make them tick.
AFTER CAMP OPTION: Creative Movement
Class focuses on locomotor skills with the use of music and games. The campers will enjoy dance, yoga, rhythm instruments, tumbling, and gardening. Instructors will guide children through non-competitive activities that will stimulate mind and body, and will give the children freedom to imagine and create their own movement material. This will be a perfect end to their day as they cool down from camp and rejuvenate for the evening.
June
21-25:
ICKYOLOGY (Session 1)
Become an ickyologist and discover all things slimy, stinky and slippery. Get your hands dirty investigating nature's gross and icky side.
AFTER CAMP OPTION: Summer Art Camp
Nature’s Patterns: Look at the amazing patterns found all around us…..plants, animals, rocks to name just a few. Come explore the beautiful patterns created by nature.
June 28
- July 2:
HOOKED ON FISH (Session 1)
School is never out for fish. From fierce predators to colorful clowns, we will become experts on the ways of fish. Of course, camp would not be complete without a little fishing.
Come unravel nature's mysteries as we explore creatures of the night, creepy crawlies, and the folklore that surrounds them.
AFTER CAMP OPTION: Summer Art Camp
Seed, Leaf, Flower, Fruit: Stems can be used to create paint brushes, leaves can be used to create one-of-a-kind prints, and flowers are always an inspiration for paintings. Discover the magic of the plant world by turning close observation into fabulous works of art.
July
12-16:
AMAZING SURVIVOR CAMP (Session 2)
Animals, plants, and people all have different strategies to live. Learn the essentials for survival in the Arboretum wilderness.
Investigate watery ecosystems at the Arboretum and discover the creatures and features that make them tick.
AFTER CAMP OPTION: Summer Art Camp
Wonderful World of Color:
What would the world be like with only black, white, and gray? How dreary would that be?! Come celebrate the beauty that surrounds us in our wonderful world of color.
July
26-30:
ICKYOLOGY (Session 2)
Become an ickyologist and discover all things slimy, stinky and slippery. Get your hands dirty investigating nature's gross and icky side.
School is never out for fish. From fierce predators to colorful clowns, we will become experts on the ways of fish. Of course, camp would not be complete without a little fishing.
AFTER CAMP OPTION: Summer Art Camp
Furry Creatures Large & Small: Opossums and rabbits and squirrels…..Oh My! Join this animal-themed art class where wild (and not so wild) creatures star in your visual art adventures.
August
9-13:
GOOSEBUMPS & MYSTERIES (Session 2)
Come unravel nature's mysteries as we explore creatures of the night, creepy crawlies, and the folklore that surrounds them.
Membership: Members must be a Family Tree level or above to receive member rates on classes. Learn about Arboretum membership
Family Discount: $10 off registration for additional child in same family.
Refund Policy: You must notify us of your cancellation in writing by mail or fax (713-682-2539) no later than 10 days prior to the class to receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations by Arboretum: After Camp classes require a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled the Wednesday before camp if the minimum of 8 is not met.
