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Super Scientists
July 30 – Aug 3; 9am – 11:30am
Animals, slime, wheels and dinosaurs. We cover it all in this hands-on program meant for
budding scientists. Each day your little one will discover a new type of science and investigate
the prairie using their five senses. Snacks provided. (Children must be toilet trained.)
Early Bird Registration: $70 / member; $80 / non-member
After June 1: $80 / member; $90 / non-member
Eco-Art
July 9 – 13; 9am – 3pm each day
Can you make art with rocks or leaves? Bring your creativity as we spend the week discovering your inner artist. Journaling, painting and sculpting are just a few of the mediums we will explore. You will also leave your mark on the Plains Center by creating a lasting piece of work.
Early Bird Registration: $170 / member; $195 / non-member
After June 1: $190 / member; $215 / non-member
Prairie Explorers
Session 1: July 16 – 19; 9am – 3pm Mon – Thurs
with optional tipi overnight Thursday night
Session 2: July 30 – Aug 2; 9am – 3pm Mon – Thurs with optional tipi overnight Thursday night
Explore a day in the life of prairie scientists, the Cheyenne Indians, and the homesteading
pioneers. Investigate a mysterious death on the prairie, uncover the survival skills of the
native people, and experience the lifestyle of the Colorado settlers.
Early Bird Registration: $140 / member; $160 / non- member
After June 1: $160 / member; $180 / non-member
Tipi Overnight: $30 / member; $35 / non-member (Children are picked up at 9am on Friday.)
Nature Detectives
July 23 – 27; 9am – 3pm each day
Unravel the mysterious clues left behind on the prairie by animals of all shapes and sizes. We will be learning the art and science of tracking and conducting several wildlife investigations.
Early Bird Registration: $170 / member; $195 / non-member
After June 1: $190 / member; $215 / non-member
AGES 9 - 12
Gone Buggy
July 9 – 13; 9am – 3pm each day
Become an entomologist and discover the truth about creepy crawlies. Make your own insect pooter (?!) for safely catching and releasing bugs. Compete in Insect Olympics, test your knowledge at Insect Jeopardy, and explore the prairie for its tiniest wildlife.
Early Bird Registration: $170 / member; $195 / non-member After June 1: $190 / member; $215 / non-member
Prairie Adventurers
Session 1: July 16 – 19; 9am – 3pm Mon – Thurs with optional tipi overnight Thursday night
Session 2: July 30 – Aug 2; 9am – 3pm Mon – Thurs with optional tipi overnight Thursday night
Explore a day in the life of prairie scientists, the Cheyenne Indians, and the homesteading pioneers. Investigate a mysterious death on the prairie, uncover the survival skills of the native people, and experience the lifestlyle of the Colorado settlers.
Early Bird Registration: $140 / member; $160 / non- member After June 1: $160 / member; $180 / non-member
Tipi Overnight: $30 / member; $35 / non-member (Children are picked up at 9am on Friday.)
Eco-Art
July 23 – 27; 9am – 3pm each day
Can you make art with rocks or leaves? Bring your creativity as we spend the week discovering your inner artist. Journaling, painting and sculpting are just a few of the mediums we will explore. You will also leave your mark on the Plains Center by
creating a lasting piece of work.
Early Bird Registration: $170 / member; $195 / non-member After June 1: $190 / member; $215 / non-member
AGES 12 - 15
Naturalists-In-Training
June 25 – 28; 9am – 3pm Mon – Thurs with optional overnight Thursday night
Delve into an exploration of the prairie through the eyes of a scientist. Learn the techniques of entomologists, botanists, ornithologists, herpetologists and more through hands-on field investigations. Practice your naturalist skills like orienteering and nature journaling. Overnight will include an astronomy program & telescope viewing (weather permitting).
Early Bird Registration: $140 / member; $160 / non-member After June 1: $160 / member; $180 / non-member
Tipi Overnight: $30 / member; $35 / non-member (Children are picked up at 9am on Friday.)
Science & Service – Camping Excursion at West Bijou
August 6 @ 9am to August 8 @ 4pm
Learn how to camp without “leaving a trace.” Improve your birding skills and assist scientists on active research projects. Leave the place better than you found it by participating in a habitat restoration project. Experience the openness and beauty of the prairie in this rustic setting and sleep under the night sky.
More details to follow soon. Check www.plainscenter.org for updates or email info@plainscenter.org if interested.
Early Bird Registration: $140 / member; $160 / non-member After June 1: $160 / member; $180 / non-member |
