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Half Day Camps
Transformers
Dates:
June 3 – 7
June 24 – 28
July 15 – 19
August 5 – 9
Time: 9 am – Noon
Ages: 5 – 7
Camp Description:
Butterflies and insects transform through metamorphosis. Amphibians complete two life stages beginning in water with gills and ending on land with lungs. Other creatures transform their bodies through camouflage, mimicry, molting, shedding, limb regeneration, and more. Join us this summer and learn how plants, animals, land, and water transform! Through scientific experiments, hands on activities, and crafts students will learn how to recognize and understand transformations in nature. Activities will include live animal encounters daily, extreme screen movies, exhibit exploration, games, hikes, and crafts!
Nature’s Artists
Dates:
June 10 – 14
July 1 – 3 (holiday week 35% Discount)
July 22 – 26
Time: 9 am – Noon
Ages: 5 – 7
Camp Description:
Venture into the animal kingdoms with creative expressions! Join us this summer to learn about various wildlife including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish and arthropods through art. Campers will explore museum galleries and re-create similar techniques in our classrooms and outdoors. With inspiration from wildlife hikes and live animal encounters daily, students will express their creative side through sculpture, painting, journaling, photography, trash art, and crafts. Activities will include games, hikes, extreme screen movie, snacks, and MORE!
Backyard Habitats
Dates:
June 17 – 21
July 8 – 12
July 29 – 2
Time: 9 am – Noon
Ages: 5 – 7
Camp Description:
Discover the variety of habitats found in the beautiful state of Colorado! Join us this summer to learn about the plants, animals and climates that make up the canyon lands, wetlands, prairie, mountain meadows and high country. Campers will explore adaptations that allow animals to survive in the cold and snowy climate of the high country to the flat and sprawling grasslands. Activities include live animal demonstrations daily, hikes, extreme screen movies, exhibit exploration, games, crafts, hikes and more!
Prices:
Pay between Feb 1- April 5 – $110 Member, $130 Non-member
Pay between April 6-May 15 -$120 Member, $140 Non-member
Pay May 16 & After- $130 Member, $150 Non-member
Before care:
Before care will be available each morning prior to camp. A staff member will be present at all times.
Time: 7:30 am – 9 am
Price: $10/day
Prices are for a single day. Children may be registered for any or all days.
Snacks:
A snack and juice box will be provided mid-morning.
Full Day- Wilderness Adventure Camps
(SOLD OUT!)
Ages: 8 – 12
Dates: Week-long sessions between June 10 – August 2
July 1 – 3 (shortened due to holiday, 35% discount)
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (before and after care is available)
June 10, June 17, June 24, July 21, July 15, July 22 – Sold out
July 24 – sold out
July 1-3, and July 29 – sold out
Activities Include:
• Horseback riding
• Archery
• Hayrides
• Wildlife Tracking and Identification
• Basic Survival Skills
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Games
• Science Experiments
• Swimming
Campers begin each morning at the Backcountry Wilderness Area, a 13 square-mile, wildlife sanctuary. In the afternoon, campers return to The Wildlife Experience for exhibit exploration, 3D movies, science-based learning, and live animal encounters. Each camper receives a T-shirt, snacks, and more.
Call for More Information:
The Wildlife Experience (720) 488-3344
Highlands Ranch Community Association (303) 791-2500
Visit our Websites:
TheWildlifeExperience.org and Hrcaonline.org/backcountry
Tiered Pricing:
Pay between Feb 1 and April 5th – $265 (TWE Members and HRCA Residents ONLY)
Pay between April 6 and May 15th – $285 Member, $365 Nonmember
Pay after May 16 – $300 Member, $380 Nonmember
Thanks to Morgridge Family Foundation, nine individuals have been awarded scholarships to attend the Wilderness Adventure Camps in 2013.
Camps will sell out fast. Click here to download the Registration Packet!
Please submit completed registration packets to Attn: Maggie Bixler, Youth Programs Coordinator via email mbixler@twexp.org, fax: 720.488.3399, mail, or drop-off at the Main Admission Desk at The Wildlife Experience.
Download the Day Camp Parent Handbook.
For more information about the Backcountry Wilderness Area, visit: hrcaonline.org/Backcountry.
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Where will your child's next birthday be? The Wildlife Experience is a fun and exciting interactive museum that will provide the most memorable birthday for your child and their friends. Birthday party materials at The Wildlife Experience are eco-friendly. We use plates produced from recycled leaves, cups made from a corn-based, biodegradable material and recycled napkins. Additionally, we use vinyl table cloths that are cleaned after each party for re-use.