PreK - Week 6 Summer - Bioscience and Beyond
Jul 06 - Jul 10 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ages 4-5
Humane Education Campus
$102.00
About This Activity
See website for full camp details. https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/critter-camp/ Must be at least 4 years old to register, 5 years old to pet reptiles. Species may vary depending on animal health and safety. MONDAY Theme: Lights, Camera, Animals! – Animals appear everywhere in movies, books, television, and games. Campers will explore how animals are portrayed in media and stories and how those portrayals shape the way people think, feel, and act toward real animals. Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Large parrot, Blue tongued skink, Madagascar hissing cockroach. TUESDAY Theme: Nature Knows Best – Animals have inspired incredible human inventions, from flight and movement to materials and design. Campers will dive into the world of biomimicry, discovering how scientists and engineers look to nature to solve problems and innovate for the future. Animals: Miniature horse, Guinea pig, Dove, Leopard gecko, Blue death-feigning beetle. WEDNESDAY Theme: Designed by Nature – Animals’ coats, shells, scales, and feathers are more than beautiful, they’re brilliantly designed. Campers will compare animal coverings and explore how texture, pattern, and structure have inspired human clothing, materials, and design. Animals: Sheep, Chinchilla, Chicken, Bearded dragon, CA desert tortoise or box turtle. THURSDAY Theme: Built for the Job - Every animal is uniquely designed for how it eats, moves, and lives. Campers will explore fascinating physiological adaptations and discover how animals’ bodies are perfectly suited for their roles in nature, and how those traits inspire human innovation. Animals: Goat, Rabbit, Small parrot, Rosy boa or sand boa, Frog. FRIDAY Theme: Inspired by Animals – Animals inspire us every day through companionship, teamwork, and problem solving. Campers will explore the special relationships between people and animals. Animals: Miniature horse, Dog, Medium parrot, Ball python, Earthworm.
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Humane Education Campus
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6447 Helen Woodward Way
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067
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