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Nature Explorers Day-off Nature Camp: Kamp Kerplunk

Monday, March 11, 2013 - 7:45am to 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Down by the banks... we'll head to the Tadpole Ponds to explore the water's edge looking for frogs, tadpoles and eggs.  Bring your rubber boots for a ranger-approved adventure in addition to some fun frog activities.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$49, in-district

Nature Explorers Day-off Nature Camp: Animal Communication

Monday, February 18, 2013 - 7:45am to 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Hoots and howls aren't the only ways that animals talk to each other. Besides sound, animals use other ways to send messages including body language, dancing and scent marking. Learn how they do it and practice communicating as they do - without our voices!

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$49, in-district

Nature Explorers Day-off Nature Camp: Incredible Predators

Friday, February 1, 2013 - 7:45am to 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Only a few animals can be at the top to the food chain, and we are going to learn about the remarkable ways these predators hunt, survive and thrive in nature. We'll spend time in the forest and study animal specimens.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$49, in-district

Natuer Explorers Day-off Nature Camp: Snow Adventures

Monday, January 21, 2013 - 7:45am to 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Head up to the mountain for a day in the snow. Learn about snow, how it is formed and experience it firsthand while we tube and play with this amazing substance. (Trip and equipment rentals included.)

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$71, in-district

Camp Wild Things Day-off Nature Camp: Talking Animals

Monday, February 18, 2013 - 7:45am to 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children.  Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 4 - 6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

How in the world do all the animals in the park talk with each other?  From frogs calling, coyotes howling and birds singing, each animal has their own way of talking.  We will use our ears to try to listen to the sounds coming from the park!

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$49, in-district

Camp Wild Things Day-off Nature Camp: Messing with Mud

Monday, January 21, 2013 - 7:45am to 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children.  Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 4 - 6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

These rainy days of winter give us plenty o fmud in the park! We will explore the magic of mud as we mix it, paint with it, plant with it and stomp in it! Make sure to wear your mud boots and bring an extra change of clothes in case we get dirty.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$49, in-district

Afternoons in the Park: Forest Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Join us for one or both of these spring break afternoons exploring nature.  Spring showers won't stop us from spending the entire afternoon outside as we follow the trails in search of the wild side of the park. Come dressed for the weather and bring along a snack and water bottle.  Suitable for ages 6 -9 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Go on a scaventer hunt in the forest.  Sharpen your observation skills as you use your eyes and ears to find nature's treasures.  Learn fascinating facts about forest life as we discuss what we find.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$20, in-district

Afternoons in the Park: Lifestyles of the Wet and Slimy

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Join us for one or both of these spring break afternoons exploring nature.  Spring showers won't stop us from spending the entire afternoon outside as we follow the trails in search of the wild side of the park. Come dressed for the weahter and bring along a snack and water bottle. Suitable for ages 6 -9 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Learn how amphibians survive the winter and what they do in the spring.  Delve into the world of frogs and newts as we search for the park's residents.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$20, in-district

Spring Break Nature Explorers Camp: Kid vs. Wild

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 7:45am to Friday, March 29, 2013 - 5:15pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

This is a great camp for making friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowledge of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region.  Campers need to dress for the weather and bring a lunch, two snacks, a bottle of water and a backpack each day. Suitable for ages 7 -11 years.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $186 for one week of full-day camp.

Join forces with other campers this week as we take on the wild world. Explore the Nature Park and other natural areas to learn methods of foraging and tracking for wild food and other survival techniques.  What plants are safe to eat? Are you brave enough to eat a bug? Can you camouflage your fort? Could you find your way out of the forest? Field trips include the Tillamook Forest and Oxbow Regional Park.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$186 for one week of full-day camp, in-district

Spring Break Mini Nature Camp: Nature Quest

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, March 29, 2013 - 12:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for young elementary-age children filled with fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends and explore the trails and habitats of the park. Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Suitable for ages 6 -9 years.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $86 for one week of half-day camp.

Join your nature friends at camp, where each day we will work together to complete a nature quest.  Whether we are looking for clues left behind by people and wildlife or learning to read and make maps, every day will be filled with adventure. Friday, we will put all of our skills to the test to find the secret treasure hidden in the park.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$86 for one week of half-day camp, in-district

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