WILDLIFE CAMP ( 4-9Y ) Twice-weekly morning sessions in Wildlife Camp are spent exploring the Middlefork Savanna and nearby habitat in Northwest Lake Forest . Children ranging from 4 to 9 years of age will learn about nature as they study and observe our local wildlife and its natural habitat . Session days vary by age groups .

6 WEEK CAMP

AGE CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 4-6Y 30939901-01 Tu , Th Jun 20 - Aug 1 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $ 390 /$ 468 7-9Y 30939901-02 M , W Jun 19 - Jul 31 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $ 390 /$ 468

WILDLIFE SCIENCE CAMP ( GRADES 3-8 , 8-14Y ) Our one-week Wildlife Science Camp focuses on the development of the child ’ s skills in many of the same technologies utilized in the study of natural science . Children will learn to use radio telemetry equipment , field scopes , GPS devices , and other important research tools . Daily interaction with the animals in the Wildlife Discovery Center provides children with the opportunity to learn animal handling basics . Recreation time is provided . An off-campus trip to an animal care facility is included , as well as visits from special guests .

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 30949904-01 M-F Aug 14 - Aug 18 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $ 410 /$ 495

BEAVER ISLAND WILDLIFE CAMP ( GRADES 6-8 , 11-15Y ) Since 1996 , the staff members of the Wildlife Discovery Center have been leading a trip to the Central Michigan University Biological Station located at Beaver Island , MI . Learning about the island ecology has been a transformative experience for past participants , many of whom have been inspired to pursue careers in biology . Group members will hike , boat , and kayak as they explore the ancient forests , pristine coastlines , and marshes rich with wildlife . The station provides excellent accommodations and boasts a fabulous cafeteria serving three buffet-style meals daily . Places for this wonderful opportunity sell out fast , as reservations are limited .

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Wildlife Discovery Center Instructor / Contact : Rob Carmichael , Curator , 847.810.3663 Notes : A $ 150 deposit is required to hold each spot and is non-refundable unless the entire trip is cancelled . Departure is June 11th at 3:30 am and participants return on June 15th at 8:00 pm . Parents and their enrolled children are required to attend an orientation meeting at Elawa Farm , 6:00 pm on Tuesday , May 30th .

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR D

30949905-01 M-Th Su

FULL SESSION - 6 WEEKS

Jun 11 - Jun 15 3:30 am - 8:00 pm $ 762 /$ 913 $ 150

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