***Earth
Magic ***
For boys and girls entering K - 1st grades
June 23-27 INDIAN WAYS: Explore the days when only Indian footsteps
walked the forests of Indian Rock. Learn
about Indian culture and customs while visiting our wigwams and Indian Rock. Taste Indian food. Make an arrowhead necklace, a shield,
pottery, and much more!
June 30-July 3 AMAZING ANIMALS: Learn about mammals, birds, reptiles,
amphibians, and insects by visiting with live and mounted animals. After an
exciting hands-on visit, venture into the forest, pond, or stream in search of
the animals’ natural homes. Special
fee: $150
July 7-11 TRAILSIDE DISCOVERIES: Each day we will hike a different trail
using our five senses to explore life along the way. After the hike, there will be a follow- up
activity to reinforce the discoveries of the day.
July 14-18 FARM LIFE: Work with and learn about our pig, cow, rabbits,
honeybees, chickens, and sheep. Visit
with a different animal each day and make a craft or product from each animal.
July 21-25 ACTIVE EARTH: Discover how mountains are formed and
what makes a volcano erupt by doing fun, hands on activities. Explore outside to see how water, ice, and
wind continue to shape the earth. Learn about
different kinds of rocks and start your own rock collection.
July 28- Aug. 1 LIFE IN THE WATER: Investigate many of the wondrous
creatures that make the water their home. Streams, lakes, ponds, and swamps will be
visited in this search for small
and large animals of the watery world. Bring your fishing pole the first day to learn
the skills for fishing for Largemouth Bass in
August 4-8 SCIENCE MAGIC: Discover the magic of science this week
as you explore the mysteries of nature. Use your senses to experiment with sounds,
light, motions, and colors in a natural setting.
August 11-15 SMALL LIFE: Explore the world of small creatures from worms, spiders,
insects, and other
invertebrate life along with the interesting little plants. Discover how they use their senses
and compare them to yours.
August 18-22 SO LONG TO SUMMER: Join us for a week of fun and games as
we say good-bye to summer. Treasure
hunts, forest games, races, and a barbecue party will round out the week.