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Nature Programs & Camp
NATURE PROGRAMS
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1946 Monarch Way New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone Number: 830-221-4378 Newbraunfels.gov/fischerpark HOURS:
Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm Starting March 1, we will close at 6pm each day.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
WEE DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL
Preschoolers will explore nature through games, crafts, and activities. Participants will experience different activities each session. Pre-registration required. Sign up for 3 or more sessions via phone or inperson to receive 20% off.
Ages 3-5 | 11am-12pm | $7 per session Every Tuesday, February 7 - May 16* *no session March 14 Fischer Park Nature Education Center
GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SPRING BREAK NATURE CAMP Spring into fun and discover the great outdoors at Fischer Park Nature Camp! Campers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, change of clothes, sack lunch and morning snack each day. Afternoon snacks will be provided. Staff available for check-in at 7:30am and check-out until 6pm. Pre-registration required.
Ages 6-10 | $120 residents | $150 non-residents March 13-17 | 7:30am-6:00pm Fischer Park Nature Education Center
FISCHER PARK FIELD TRIPS Let the Fischer Park staff lead your school field trip with hands-on activities that encourage nature discovery and learning. Call 830-221-4378 for more information.
FISCHER PARK GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAY
Help save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by getting your hands dirty in the Fischer Park Monarch Waystation and Demonstration Garden! Volunteer to plant, water, weed and maintain this natural habitat for native wildlife. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
All Ages | Free | 9-10:30am | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: April 1 B: May 6
ARCHERY 101 Hone your archery skills with a TPWD-certified instructor in this beginner-level class. Take aim, let it fly and find out how fun archery can be! Preregistration required. Class size is limited.
Ages 8+ | Third Saturday of the Month | $12 Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: February 4, 1-2:30pm B: March 18, 1-2:30pm C: April 15, 9-10:30am D: May 20, 9-10:30am
BIRDING 101 More than 150 different types of birds have been spotted at Fischer Park, but how do you tell them all apart? Learn what to look for when you see a bird, how to use binoculars and more while you explore around the Fischer Park ponds. Binoculars provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required.
Ages 6+ | $8 | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: February 11, 10-11:30am B: April 29, 9-10:30am
CAMPING 101 Interested in camping, but don’t know where to start? Join the Fischer Park staff for Camping 101! We’ll practice setting up a tent and building a campfire, and we’ll even make indoor s’mores! Ages 6+ | $8 | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: February 25, 10-11:30am
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 3, 8A: ONLINE Ages: 5-12 | 7:30am-6pm | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Cost: $120 Residents | $150 Non-residents *4 Day Week- Cost: $96 Residents | $120 Non-Residents
Week 1* May 29-June 2 Week 2 June 5-9
Week 3 June 12-16 Week 4* June 19-23 Week 5 June 26-30 Week 6* July 3-7 Week 7 July 10-14 Week 8 July 17-21 Week 9 July 24-28 Week 10 July 31- August 4 Week 11 August 7-11 Week 12 August 14-18
See page 11 for Fischer Park Nature Camp deposit and cancellation policies.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM
Teens- experience all the great things about day camp AND have an opportunity to develop job and leadership skills. CITs assist counselors with implementing and planning camp activities. CIT applications will be available April 1 and require at least one letter of recommendation for new CITs. Once accepted into the program, CITs must attend an orientation prior to the start of camp. Spots are limited and are available on a week-by-week basis following the Fischer Park Nature Camp schedule.
FISHING 101 With just a bit of gear and a fishing license, fishing is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the outdoors! Learn the basic techniques of casting and closed spin cast fishing with a TPWD-certified instructor in this beginner-level class. Equipment provided. Texas fishing license required for participants 17+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages 6+ | $12 | Second Saturday of the Month starting in March | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: March 11, 10:30am-12:00pm B: April 8, 10:30am-12:00pm C: May 13, 9:00-10:30am
WEDNESDAY BIRD WALK Join us every other Wednesday for birding! We’ll take an easy walk around the ponds or through the Blackland Prairie, and see what birds we can find. New to birding? No problem! We’ll teach you the basics and provide loaner binoculars. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. KAYAKING 101 Explore the waters of the Fischer Park ponds from aboard a sit-on-top kayak. Learn the basic techniques of entering a boat, launching from a pier, and paddling in this beginner-level class. Participants may get wet; please dress appropriately. Equipment provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages 6+ | $12 | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: March 25, 10:00-11:30am B: April 22, 9:00-10:30am C: May 27, 9:00-10:30am
NIGHTLIFE HIKE Your nature guide will take you on a journey around the ponds and through the woods to discover what goes bump in the night! Pre-registration required.
All Ages | $8 | Fischer Park Nature Education Center
A: April 1, 8-9:30pm B: May 6, 8:30-10pm
NATURE PROGRAMS
Age: 6+ | Every other Wednesday, starting February 1 Cost: $8 | 9- 10:30am | Fischer Park Nature Education Center | No program March 8 or March 15
A: February 1 B: February 15 C: March 1 D: March 22 E: April 5 F: April 19 C: May 3 D: May 7
EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION
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