Truckee Science Camp Session 2 (Water)
Aug 05 - Aug 09 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages 5-15
Johnson Canyon
$220.00
About This Activity
Give your child the opportunity to explore nature this summer. This hands-on science camp is designed for children to have fun while exploring the unique ecology of the area. Campers will explore the Truckee Donner Land Trusts’s Johnson Canyon property in Truckee. From this site, hiking, splashing in the river, and other fun activities are all easily accessible. Science is fun and engaging when children get to ask the questions that they are curious about. This program will show your child that science is all around them, while forging a unique connection to the flora and fauna of the Sierra Nevada region. We will explore the water resources in the surrounding area. Campers will learn about water quality measures used by scientists. They will also learn about macroinvertebrates found in the local streams and lakes and how those communities potentially change with water quality. There will be plenty of time to enjoy splashing around in the water! Take home craft: Tie dye – Students will need to bring an old white t-shirt or some other piece of clothing to dye. Directions to Johnson Canyon (from TDLT website): Take the Donner Lake Exit on Interstate 80, about halfway between Donner Summit and Truckee. At the bottom of the off ramp, head North (uphill) about 300 yards to the trailhead where there is a large parking area and kiosks with a map of the area and background information
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