Schiff
Summer Nature Program for Kids Summer of 2010
You must be a Schiff member as of March 1, 2010 to be
eligible for priority registration.
Our Mission:
Schiff Summer Nature Programs for Kids will provide children with
opportunities to play, explore and learn together while developing
a sense of community, self- confidence and an appreciation for the
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What We Offer:
* Experienced adult science teachers
* A 1:10 teacher to child ratio
* Lessons designed to motivate and inspire your child
* Almost 600 acres of forest and meadow
* 14 miles of hiking trails to explore and discover
* Recycled craft projects to promote environmental awareness
Weekly Activities and Happenings
Include:
Daily Hikes, Nature Games, Recycled Craft Projects, Live
Animal Programs, Tie Dyed T-shirts, Gardening, Themed lessons
Stepped Tuition. You choose
what you pay per week!
Robin
Level. $150 per session. Covers all basic fees and expenses. Includes
hat and tshirt.
Bluebird Level. $165 Covers all basic fees and expenses and allows
for the purchase of a few non- consumable “extras” for the program.
Includes hat and tshirt.
Goldfinch Level. $180 Includes all of the above plus allows us to
develop and expand on our existing program efforts throughout the
year. Includes hat and tshirt.
Morning Session
9 am-12:30 pm OR Afternoon Session 1:30-5:00 pm
Six weeks of camp
for kids ages 6 (or entering first grade) to 12 years old..JPG)
Week 1: June 28th-July 2nd... Theme: Plants Got Talent!
Native Plant Garden, Flower Power, Prickly Plants of Schiff, Incredible
Edible Wild Plants, Huggin' & Lovin' Trees
Week 2: July 5th-July 9th... Theme: Schiff's Toughest Jobs,
Habitat Helpers
Creatures & Their Habitats, FBI (Fungus, Bacteria, Insects),
Pollinator Parade, Leftovers Again: Scavengers, Reptiles
Week 2 Special elective class: Artists of the Forest (ages
6-8. Afternoon session only)
Where imagination sparkles and ideas take form! Our artists will
embark on a nature inspired journey to explore the many elements
of the visual arts. Join us and enjoy a fun-filled venture into
art that will culminate in a Nature Art Show certain to thrill you
and your kids.
Week 3: July 12th-July 16th...Theme: Project Predator &
Prey
Food Chains & Webs, Having A Hoot With Owls, The Toothed Ones:
Dragonflies, Silent Stalkers, Birds & Their Nests
Week 3 Special elective class: Artists of the Forest (ages
9-12. Afternoon session only)
Where imagination sparkles and ideas take form! Our artists will
embark on a nature inspired journey to explore the many elements
of the visual arts. Join us and enjoy a fun-filled venture into
art that will culminate in a Nature Art Show certain to thrill you
and your kids.
Week 4: July 26th-July 30th... Theme: Plants Got Talent!
Native Plant Garden, Flower Power, Prickly Plants of Schiff, Incredible
Edible Wild Plants, Huggin' & Lovin' Trees
Week 4 Special elective class: Actors in the Woods (ages 6-12.
Afternoon session only)
Let’s put on a play! Young actors will learn the skills needed to
bring a nature-inspired story to life in our outdoor ampitheater
on July 30th. No previous experience necessary. Limited to 12 participants.
Week 5: August 2nd-August 6th... Theme: Schiff's Toughest Jobs,
Habitat Helpers
Creatures & Their Habitats, FBI (Fungus, Bacteria, Insects),
Pollinator Parade, Leftovers Again: Scavengers, Reptiles
Week 6: August 9th-August 13th...Theme: Project Predator &
Prey
Food Chains & Webs, Having A Hoot With Owls, The Toothed Ones:
Dragonflies, Silent Stalkers, Birds & Their Nests
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One Week for kids
ages 13-15 years old.
August 16th-August 20th...
Forest Stewards, Stream Ecology, Map Masters, Caterpillars, Meadow
Ecology
In-person registration guidelines:
Save the Date! Saturday April 10th 8:30 am-5:30
pm. Assigned times only. See below.
All members should look for their randomly assigned number and
time slot on the mailing label of the Spring issue of the Schiff
Field Notes newsletter. (Keep an eye on your mailbox during
the second week in March).
* If you cannot be present to register in person, another person
may represent you during your assigned time slot.
* Numbers are non-transferable.
* Please arrive promptly at the start of your assigned hour. Numbers
will be processed in sequential order.
* If you arrive after your number is called, you will wait until
all other families within that hour have been processed.
* If you miss your assigned hour entirely, you must wait until the
end of the hour of your arrival.
* Mail in registrations will not be accepted.
* Payment must be made in full at time of registration. Cash or
check only please.
* All information (i.e. registration numbers, etc.) will be kept
confidential by Schiff staff.
.JPG) Registration
times for assigned numbers:
A1-A50... 8:30-9:30 am
B1-B50... 9:30-10:30 am
C1-C50...10:30-11:30 am
D1-D50...11:30 am-12:30 pm
E1-E50... 12:30-1:30 pm
F1-F50.... 1:30-2:30 pm
G1-G50....2:30-3:30 pm
H1-H50... 3:30-4:30 pm
I1-I50 .... 4:30-5:30 pm
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