WILD WEEKS summer camps at the Nature Center are fun educational experiences for all campers.

As of March 1st, the only camps that still have availability are:

Week 4 - 6/21-6/25 (ATBI- Grades 6-9),

Week 6- 7/5-7/9 (Pioneer Living - Grades 5-7),

Week 8 - 7/19-7/23 (Reptiles and Amphibians - Grades 4-6) and

Week 9 - 7/26-7/30 (Staying Found - Grades 2-4).

Click here to download the 2010 camp catalog!

 Experienced teachers draw upon the Nature Center staff naturalist and the natural history collection to present a program designed to involve children in the wonders of the natural world. The classroom provides a headquarters for crafts, lessons and shelter from summer heat and thunderstorms as the children engage in exploratory activities throughout the Nature Center.

Each WILD WEEKS session offers a unique theme using both plants and animals to create fun learning activities encompassing the arts, sciences and social studies.

About Camp Week One

Pee-Wee Camp, is for preschool and kindergarten children and their parents. All other camp sessions are children only and designated by grade level.

Weeks Two-Nine with AfterCare

AfterCare is 3:00-5:00 p.m., for children who need extended care at the close of camp each day. Campers are responsible for bringing a lunch, water bottles and sunscreen. Snacks are provided daily and drinks are available at the gift shop. A refrigerator is on site to store lunches.

Grade Level Registration is based on the grade the child will be entering in the fall 2008 school year. Example: A rising first grader may register for any camp for grades 1-3. Class Size Unless otherwise noted, each class is limited to 20 children to ensure individual attention and safety considerations.

Special Needs The primary goal is safety for campers and staff, and a positive camp experience for all. Camp staff is happy to assist should a camper with a special need require full-time adult supervision. Parents are asked to discuss the need with the program director. Camp registration may be denied if the need is determined to be in excess to camp resources and capabilities.

Fees include activities, snacks, all materials and a Wild Weeks t-shirt. Week One campers receive a special Nature Center gift. See the Events Calendar for information on this summer's camp program. Registration begins March 1 at 8:00am for members of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center ONLY.  Registration for the general public will begin March 11th.