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Discovery 1: 6/12-6/16

Ages 7-9; 9:00am-Noon at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 5 days. $60.00
Campers explore the prairie, forest, and creek around the nature center with a focus on ecosystems, habitat, and nature discovery. Campers look closely at where things live and what they need to survive. Campers use dip nets to catch aquatic critters; learn about amazing birds and mighty mammals. Games like “camouflage” will allow campers to discover how animals survive; discover animal trails, tracks, and signs; and learn about predators and prey.

Caterpillar 1: 6/19-6/22

Ages 5-6; 9:00am-Noon at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 4 days. $50.00
In this fun camp, young children explore the outdoor world. Activities may include different art projects, stories, hiking, games in the woods, catching bugs, birding, and much more!

Firefly 1: 6/19-6/22

Ages 7-9; Night camp; 7:00-10:00pm at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 4 nights. $50.00
Campers learn about what comes out in nature during the night. As the sun sets, they will see bugs that light up, bats that eat them, and extraordinary birds with night vision. They will learn about the stars that light up the night sky and play games in the dark.

Caterpillar 2: 6/26-6/29

Ages 5-6; 9:00am-Noon at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 4 days. $50.00
In this fun camp, young children explore the outdoor world. Activities may include different art projects, stories, hiking, games in the woods, catching bugs, going on bird hunts and much more!

Firefly 2: 6/26-6/29

Ages 7-9; Night camp; 7:00-10:00pm at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 4 nights. $50.00
Campers learn about what comes out in nature during the night. As the sun sets, they will see bugs that light up, bats that eat them, and extraordinary birds with night vision. They will learn about the stars that light up the night sky and play games in the dark.

Polliwog 1: 7/11-7/12

Ages 3-4; 9:30-11:30am at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 2 days with adult accompaniment- $25.00

Parents can introduce their child to the wonders of nature during this camp. Each day may feature a nature hike, craft, or story, as well as hands-on nature learning that parents or guardians will get to experience along with their children.

Top Shot 1: 7/12

Ages 12-15; 9:00am-2:00pm at Big Hollow’s Shooting Range; 1 day. $30.00

Introduction to shooting sports and a little healthy competition. Learn about firearm safety and test your skills on the range with shotguns and rifles. 9:00am-2:00pm at Big Hollow Shooting Range.

Polliwog 2: 7/13-7/14

Ages 3-4; 9:30-11:30am at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 2 days with adult accompaniment- $25.00

Parents can introduce their child to the wonders of nature during this camp. Each day may feature a nature hike, craft, or story, as well as hands-on nature learning that parents or guardians will get to experience along with their children.

Top Shot 2: 7/14

Ages 12-15; 9:00am-2:00pm at Big Hollow’s Shooting Range; 1 day. $30.00

Experience the more traditional side of shooting sports. After a safety lesson, campers will learn how to use bow and arrow, atlatl, throwing knives, and tomahawks. Campers will test their aim on the 3D archery range. 9:00am-2:00pm at Big Hollow Shooting Range.

Discovery 2: 7/17-7/21

Ages 7-9; 9:00am-Noon at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 5 days. $60.00
Campers explore the prairie, forest, and creek around the nature center with a focus on ecosystems, habitat, and nature discovery. They look closely at where things live and what they need to survive. They use dip nets to catch aquatic critters; learn about amazing birds and mighty mammals. They play camouflage games to discover how animals survive; discover animal trails, tracks and signs; and learn about the predators who hunt and the prey that escapes.

Dark wings: 7/17-7/20

Ages 10-13; Night camp; 7:00-10:00pm at Starr’s Cave Nature Center/ Big Hollow Recreation Area; 4 nights. $50.00

Campers learn what goes on in the natural world at night. They go hooting for owls, canoe with head lamps, listen for bats, and peer through a telescope at the night skies. This camp includes one or more evenings at Big Hollow Recreation Area.

Adventure Camp: 7/24-7/28

Ages 10-13; 9:00am-Noon at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 5 days. $60.00

 Students learn about the natural and human history of the land and acquire valuable outdoor living and safety skills. Survival shelters, fire building, and reading the wild are all part of this outdoor experience. Campers may learn to use a bows and atlatl; they’ll improve outdoor skills. Campers will also learn to work together to accomplish goals and challenges, building confidence and trust both in themselves and in others. This camp includes one or more days at Big Hollow Recreation Area near Sperry.

Young Naturalist: 7/31-8/4

Ages 10-13; 9:00am-Noon at Starr’s Cave Nature Center; 5 days. $75.00

 Learn what it takes to be a naturalist by investigating the different biotic communities of the creek, cave, prairie, and forest. Identifying songbirds, ID plants, and conduct citizen science projects at Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve.