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Description
We will learn about the world around us through fun nature-play and sensory based activities. We will use crafts, games, stories, and wanders in the woods to discover the wonders of nature. We will explore the forest, discover the diversity of birds, and encounter what nature can teach us.
This camp is at the Ornithology Center.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
Monday: Name Game, Lesson: What is a bird?, Meet Carson the Bald Eagle, Wonder Wander with Binoculars
Tuesday: Colors of Nature Scavenger Hunt, Feather Painting Craft, Meet Matilda the Turkey Vulture!
Wednesday: Lesson: Why do birds make sound?, Wonder Wander to explore bird songs, Guided Music Drum Circle with Bongo Boy Music School
Thursday: Lesson: Bird beaks are different, why?, Battle of the Beaks Activity, Nest Building Activity
*Child MUST be potty trained and able to use the bathroom completely by themselves. Counselors are not permitted to help.
*There is no camp on Friday July 4th. This is a four day camp that meets for 2 hours each day.
Day Camp Refunds
· A full refund will be provided for camps cancelled by Indy Parks.
· A $15 service charge per child per week will be deducted from all refunds and transfers. The $15 is not refundable or transferable and applies to all Indy Parks camps.
· For campers withdrawing from camps at Garfield Park Arts Center, Southeastway, Eagle Creek, Riverside Bike Camp or Holliday, if the camper is withdrawn less than two weeks prior to first day of camp, only 50% of your costs will be refunded.
· Camp withdrawals must be requested no later than the Thursday the week before the camp begins for any refund.
· A refund less the $15 service charge will be issued for medical reasons. A written note is required from a physician. For COVID-19 related illnesses, at-home COVID-19 tests are acceptable.
· A refund may be requested at the park where the program will be held or by contacting Customer Service, 317-327-PARK.
· All check refunds could possibly take six to eight weeks for processing.
· If a camper applies for scholarship but is not granted funds, deposit may be refunded.
Age Category
Youth
Location
EAGLE CREEK PARK ORNITHOLOGY CENTER - 6515 Delong Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46278
Instructor
Indy Parks Staff
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