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Summer Enrichment Nature Camp

Our summer enrichment nature camps are three-day nature immersion camps that provide learning experiences within thematic units. This year, the theme is Sunflowers. Children will be encouraged to connect with nature in ways that are meaningful to them and share their Wonder within a small group setting.

Ages 6-11

2:00-5:00 PM

July 9, 10, 11

July 23, 24, 25

August 6, 7, 8

August 20, 21, 22

Day 1-Connection

Children will connect with each other and their environment through

presence activities, contemplative nature walks, nature journals, art activities, and collaboration.

Day 2- Exploration

Sunflower Farm Day!

We will start the day off with a sunflower book and dissection before we walk down to the sunflower farm.

At the sunflower farm, children are encouraged to wander, meet with the farmer, ask questions and learn all about

sunflower farming. We will end the day with integration through sharing and art activities with sunflowers.

Day 3- Integration

Children will work through various stations:

Art & Sunflowers with Matisse, van Gogh, and Monet

History of Sunflowers

Sunflower Anatomy

Types of Sunflowers

Sunflower Symbolism & Meaning

Fibonacci Sequence

Sunflower Uses

Sunflowers & Symbiotic Relationships