2008 Summer Day Camps

The Shelby County Conservation Board will once again be offering summer day camps this year.  The camps will follow the same format as last year.  All of the camps will be one day in length.  They will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nishna Bend Recreation Area.  These camps will involve hands-on learning using activities, games, and outdoor exploration.  Parents are responsible for the transportation of their child(ren) to and from camp.  The cost per child is $10.00 for the three younger ages groups and $15.00 per child for the Outdoor Adventure Camps.  This money will be used to cover the cost of snacks and supplies for the camps.  Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon.  Campers will be responsible for bringing their own lunch to camp to the three younger age groups.  Lunch will be provided for the Outdoor Adventure Camps.  Each camp is limited to twelve children (fifteen for the Outdoor Adventure Camp), unless there are volunteers.  Children may only sign up for one camp, because the content will be the same in each camp.  We are looking for volunteers to help with the camps.  Please contact Christina at the Conservation Board Office if you are interested or need more details.

The Camps

NATURE DETECTIVES

Ages:  5 and 6 year olds

Sessions:  Wednesday, June 4; Friday, June 13; Tuesday, June 24; Tuesday, July 15

Topics:  Exploring nature through your senses; animal groups and homes; life cycles

ANIMAL ENTHUSIASTS

Ages:  7 and 8 year olds

Sessions: Friday, June 6; Tuesday, June 17; Thursday, June 26; Wednesday, July 2

Topics:  Insects and spiders; animal signs; birds

HABITAT HUNTERS

Ages:  9 and 10 year olds

Sessions:  Tuesday, June 10; Thursday, June 19; Wednesday, July 16

Topics:  Habitats; woodlands, prairie, water

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP  

$15/child with lunch included

 Ages:  11 through 14 year olds

Session:  Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24

Topics:  Archery; canoeing; Dutch Oven cooking; orienteering

Registration Information

Registration will begin on April 23, 2008.  Registration will be done by phone.  Please call the Conservation Board (712-744-3403) and ask for Christina between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.  Once a child is registered, information, emergency release forms, and confirmation will be sent to the parents or guardians.  These forms and payment must reach the Conservation Office two weeks before each camp begins or the child may lose his or her space in the camp.  If you have any questions please contact Christina Groen, Naturalist at the Shelby County Conservation Board Office at 712-744-3403 or cgroen@fmctc.com (email).