Participants will go outside to investigate the natural habitats of the animals. Participants will investigate soil, plants and a variety of animals. Campers will create a puppet to represent each animal and perform a puppet show on the last day. Campers will observe and devise safe experiments to answer questions about the habits and behaviors of roly-polies, snails, ladybugs and other small creatures. Students will observe changes that take place in living organisms.
Participants also become aware of cycles that are natural for living things.
Trips on the nature trail will uncover cycles in the wild. For ages 7-8. Campers will design and make a stream study kit to use during camp. They also will map the stream behind the Nature Museum, measure its various temperatures and pH levels, and study the animals and plants that live in it. Campers must bring an old pair of sneakers to wear in the stream.