Riverbend Nature Center • Summer Camps 2014

Summer Camp 2014 River Bend Nature Center

Summer Camp at River Bend Nature Center

2014

Register Online: www.rbnc.org Register By Phone: 507.332.7151 Register In Person: 1000 Rustad Rd, Faribault, MN River Bend’s Summer Camps River Bend’s summer camps are directed by experienced environmental educators and staffed by trained, dedicated naturalists.

Enrollments are kept low to ensure individual attention and to enhance each child’s experience. Sessions are designed using different themes so children can participate in multiple camps. Creative hands-on activities, games, and art are age-appropriate to encourage learning about nature while having fun. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing experience.

River Bend NATURE CENTER

River Bend Nature Center is a 743-acre nature and environmental learning center located in Faribault, Minnesota which is about 40 miles south of the Twin Cities metro area on I-35. We seek to help people of all ages discover and connect with the natural world so they will understand its value in their lives, and work to conserve the natural world for current and future generations.

Our beautiful acreage contains diverse habitats including ponds, forest, restored prairie, sandstone quarries, and the Straight River, making for infinite possibilities for exploration. Our 10 miles of trails are open 365 days of the year for hikers, bikers, winter skiers, and those seeking a few moments away from the busy world. Our Interpretive Center in open weekdays and Saturdays and offers interactive displays, restrooms, information, outdoor equipment rentals, and a wildlife viewing area.

* Half-Day Camps * Goslings

3-4 Year Olds

Eric Carle Camp P

Our daily adventure will begin with an Eric Carle story and a special critter that stars in that story! Snack provided.

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June 24-27

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

Wonders of Water 

This camp will be all about ponds, rivers, streams, and splashing! We will learn about some of the different and important plants and animals that call River Bend’s aquatic habitats home. Bring your boots or water shoes and prepare for some silly fun water adventures. Snack provided.

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July 22-25

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

Animal Adventures l

Come discover reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and more! We’ll spend this camp meeting some interesting and friendly live animal ambassadors while also adventuring out into the nature area to find some critters in the wild. Snack provided.

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August 5-8

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

For Goslings camps: Children may attend on their own or be accompanied by an adult.

Children must be toilet trained.

Cost: $115 ($80 for River Bend members)

* Half-Day Camps * Puddle Jumpers

5-6 Year Olds

Woodland Wanderers C

The woods of River Bend are full of adventure and mystery! Join us for an exciting exploration of how the woodland ecosystems work, including checking out birds, trees, decomposers, and lots of other forest life. Snack provided.

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June 24-27

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

Fantastic Flyers M

In the summer there are so many critters flying around River Bend! Come explore and discover some of the fantastic flyers that call River Bend home. We will be looking at birds of all shapes and sizes as well as insects and even some unique mammals. Snack provided.

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July 22-25

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

Investigating Insects r

Insects fly, crawl, scurry, jump, scuttle, and swim! From the prairie to the forest, down to the river, and into the wetlands, there are insects everywhere. During this camp we’ll be taking a closer look at the different insects that call River Bend home -- learning about the habitats they live in, what and who they eat, and some really special adaptations that bugs have. Snack provided.

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August 12-15

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

Cost: $115 ($80 for River Bend members)

* Half-Day Camps * Water Tigers

7-9 Year Olds

Aerial Adventures q

Get ready to take to the skies with River Bend because this camp is all about flying.

Birds and insects make flying look easy, even reptiles and mammals have mastered the art of gliding, but how does it really work? Together we’ll investigate some professional fliers from eagles to bumblebees and see how they do it. We’ll even try our hand at building nature-inspired gliders. Snack provided.

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June 24-27

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

Cost: $115 ($80 for River Bend members)

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From crazy critters to dark cool tunnels, caves are super amazing! We will discover that caves are more than a place for just bears and bats by taking a tour of Minnesota’s longest cave, Mystery Cave, located in Preston, Minnesota. Join us for this adventure with unexpected turns and fun new discoveries. All activity fees included in registration.

Snack provided.

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July 8-11

Tues-Thurs 9am-12pm & Fri 9am-4pm

Cost: $125 ($90 for River Bend members)

Who Calls It Home? L

Come explore different animal homes and discover all of the places animals can live at River Bend. We will be looking under logs, in mud, in trees, and in burrows as well as learning about some exotic animal homes. You can expect to meet some of the animals as well as build your own animal home in this hands-on camp. Snack provided.

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August 12-15

Cost: $115 ($80 for River Bend members)

Tues-Fri

9am-12pm

* Full-Day Camps * Nature Explorers Experiments, Explosions & Exploring D

10-12 Year Olds

What could be more fun than a week full of exploding experiments, crazy science investigations AND exploring River Bend’s nature areas? In this experiment-filled camp, we’ll learn about the chemical reactions happening all around us. We’ll conduct indoor and outdoor chemistry experiments to discover that science is happening everywhere. Be prepared to learn about chemical reactions and phases of matter through mind boggling experiments that turn into tasty treats. Bring a lunch, snacks provided.

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June 17-20

Tues-Fri

9am-4pm

Cost: $145 ($120 for River Bend members)

All About ‘Ology j

10-12 Year Olds

Bi-OLOGY. Ornith-OLOGY. Herpet-OLOGY. This camp is all about the “‘ologies”! “Ology” means the scientific study of a particular subject and in this camp we’ll sample several different “ologies” through hands-on exploration including birds, reptiles & amphibians, insects, and rocks. Bring a lunch, snack provided.

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July 15-18

Tues-Fri

9am-4pm

Cost: $145 ($120 for River Bend members)

Park Explorers t

6-12 Year Olds

Minnesota is full of excellent places to explore! This camp is all about discovering adventures in southern Minnesota. Each day we will hop in the River Bend van and reveal the excitement in our own backyard. We’ll meet native species at Oxbow Park, travel back in time at Farm America, canoe our local waters, and picnic by Hidden Falls in Nerstrand Big Woods. Bring a lunch, snacks provided. All activity fees included in registration.

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July 29-August 1

Cost: $160 ($135 for River Bend members)

Tues-Fri

9am-4pm

* Full-Day Camps *

Outdoor Adventures Camps Adventure is Out There! !

New and improved for 2014! Be ready for action packed days of canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, geocaching, archery, and more! Which activity will be your favorite? This camp is staffed by experienced outdoor educators. Bring a lunch, snacks provided.

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8-10 Year Olds

June 10-13

Tues-Fri

9am-4pm

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10-12 Year Olds

July 8-11

Tues-Fri

9am-4pm

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6-8 Year Olds

August 5-8

Tues-Fri

9am-4pm

Cost: $175 ($140 for River Bend members)

A Great Option for Busy Families!

Early Drop-Offs & Late Pick-Ups

We offer early drop-offs and late pick-ups for those campers in any of our full-day camps. You may elect this option when you register.

Early drop-offs: 8-9am

Late pick-ups: 4-5pm

Cost: $3 per early drop-off or late pick-up

* Away Camps * Discover Minnesota S

12-14 Year Olds

Come join us on this adventure to Blue Mounds State Park in southwestern Minnesota. We will explore all that this park has to offer including the wild bison herd, rock climbing, canoeing, and more. This camp will start at the Nature Center early Tuesday morning and we will head west! The group will arrive back at the Nature Center on Friday evening. Bring a lunch for Tuesday, the rest of the meals, all necessary equipment, and camping/activity fees are included in the price of the camp. Specific details available upon request.

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Overnight from Tues 9am to Fri 5pm

Cost: $400 ($350 for River Bend members)

Wilderness Ways L

14-16 Year Olds

Give backpacking a try this summer! This camp will explore the North Shore via the Superior Hiking Trail. We will be hiking a moderate distance each day and will explore the sights and sounds along the way. This camp will start at the Nature Center early Tuesday morning and we will head north! The group will arrive back at the Nature Center on Friday evening. Bring a lunch for Tuesday, the rest of the meals, all the necessary equipment, and outfitting fees are included in the price of the camp. Previous camping experience preferred. Specific details available upon request.

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Overnight from Tues 9am to Fri 5pm

Cost: $450 ($400 for River Bend members)

Canoe Camp S

16-18 Year Olds

The call of the loons, great fishing, and amazing scenery, these are just a few of the things you can expect to experience on this Boundary Waters canoe trip! We will be paddling the scenic loop of lakes including Saganaga, Red Rock, Alpine, Sea Gull, and Gull. The portages are short and paddling distances moderate. This camp will start at the Nature Center early Monday morning and we will head north! The group will arrive back the Nature Center on Friday evening. Bring a lunch for Monday, the rest of the meals, all necessary equipment, and outfitting fees are included in the price of the camp. Previous camping experience helpful.

Specific details available upon request.

SC14-AWY3: June 23-27

Overnight from Mon 9am to Fri 5pm

Cost: $500 ($450 for River Bend members)

* Volunteer Camp * Camp Assistants

13-16 Year Olds

Interested in gaining experience working with young children? Join us for this camp and you’ll learn natural history, group management, programming, and much more. This camp is free in exchange for you committing one or more weeks of your time to be an assistant at our camps this summer. Please call 507.332.7151 for an application.

June 9-13

Mon-Fri

9am-12pm

Cost: Free with volunteering of time

a Partners Scholarship Program a River Bend Nature Center's Partners Scholarship Program is available for families who want to attend our programs but cannot afford to pay the entire program fee.

For families who qualify, the Partners Scholarship Program provides a 50% matching scholarship. As a partner, River Bend pays 1/2 of the program fee and the family pays the other 1/2 of the program fee. Scholarships are available for children ages 15 and under. All scholarship requests are confidential and will be handled exclusively by River Bend Nature Center's staff.

For more information or an application form, please call us at 507.332.7151 or see visit our website at: www.rbnc.org/scholarship.

C Summer Camp Schedule At A Glance C Week of Camp

Session

Dates

Times

Ages

C Camp Assistants

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June 9-13

9am-12pm

13-16

C Adventure is Out There!

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June 10-13 9am-4pm

8-10

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June 17-20 9am-4pm

10-12

C Canoe Camp

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June 23-27

16-18

C Goslings: Eric Carle Camp

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June 24-27 9am-12pm

3-4

C Puddle Jumpers: Woodland Wanderers

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June 24-27 9am-12pm

5-6

C Water Tigers: Aerial Adventures

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June 24-27 9am-12pm

7-9

C Water Tigers: Caves are Cool

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July 8-11

Tu-Th 9am-12pm; F 9am-4pm

7-9

C Adventures is Out There!

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July 8-11

9am-4pm

10-12

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July 15-18

9am-4pm

10-12

C Goslings: Wonders of Water

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July 22-25

9am-12pm

3-4

C Puddle Jumpers: Fantastic Flyers

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July 22-25

9am-12pm

5-6

C Discover Minnesota

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July 22-25

Tu 9am-F 5pm

12-14

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Jul. 29-Aug. 1

9am-4pm

6-12

C Goslings: Animal Adventures

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Aug. 5-8

9am-12pm

3-4

C Adventure is Out There!

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Aug. 5-8

9am-4pm

6-8

C Puddle Jumpers: Investigating Insects

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Aug. 12-15

9am-12pm

5-6

C Water Tigers: Who Calls it Home?

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Aug. 12-15

9am-12pm

7-9

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Aug. 19-22

Tu 9am-F 5pm

14-16

June 9th

June 16th C Nature Explorers: Experiments, Explosions & Exploring

June 23th M 9am-F 5pm

July 7th

July 14th C Nature Explorers: All About ‘Ology

July 21st

July 28th C Nature Explorers: Park Explorers

August 4th

August 11th

August 18th C Wilderness Ways

Check camp availability, see schedule, & register your child on our website at: www.rbnc.org/summercamp

Summer Camp 2014

at River Bend Nature Center

Register online: www.rbnc.org • Register by phone: 507.332.7151 Register in person: 1000 Rustad Rd, Faribault, during business hours Or fill out the registration form below and mail it to us.

Accommodations

Given the outdoor focus of our camp programs, participants are expected to be able to meet their own personal safety needs, be self-sufficient, and function and interact appropriately within a group setting to the extent that is appropriate for the ages specified in the program description.

If this is not the case, please contact us for available accommodations.

Camp Cancellation Policy

Refund less a $20 fee will be given if the cancellation is more than fourteen (14) days prior to the camp start date. If less than fourteen days, refund less a $20 fee will be given only if we can fill the space.

If we must cancel a camp session, you will receive a full refund.

River Bend Nature Center Summer Camp Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name(s) __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________________ Phone(s) _______________________________________________________________________ Are you a current River Bend member?  Yes  No If not, you may renew or join online or by phone to receive member pricing.

Is each child being registered physically able to participate in outdoor programs and able to meet their own safety needs?  Yes  No - Please contact us to discuss accommodations.

Child’s Name

Age*

Please list preferred name

Program Code

Cost

Ex: SC14-WT1

$ $ $ Full-Day Camps Only

Early Drop-offs: Tu - W - Th - F x $3/day =

$

Late Pick-ups: Tu - W - Th - F x $3/day = $ * List child’s age at start of camp session.

Total $

Mail completed registration form and payment to: River Bend Nature Center, PO Box 186, Faribault, MN 55021

PO Box 186 - 1000 Rustad Rd Faribault, MN 55021

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