200 Acres of Environmental Education

Summer Adventure Program 2009

The Arboretum is a wonderful place for children to explore nature in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, cultivated gardens and meadows. 

The 2009 Summer Adventure Programs not only explore plants, but also birds and other animals in the gardens and forest.  Children will embark on a different adventure each week where they will observe and learn about a variety of natural habitats, make crafts, play games, and enjoy a healthy snack as part of their visit.

All summer camps are limited in size, with two adult leaders to ensure high quality programming. 

We urge you to register early.  Receipt of full payment will guarantee a place in each program.   

4-5 YEAR-OLDS & 6-7 YEAR-OLDS

Half-day environmental exploration camps are designed especially for preschoolers and early-elementary aged children.  Programs for each age group take place simultaneously so that siblings can participate with their peers at the same time.  Each summer camp is led by a professional educator with experience working with the age groups listed, as well as a trained adult assistant.  Michelle Galloway will lead the 4-5 year old camps and Jamie MacKenzie will lead the 6-7 year old camps. There will be a maximum of 12 participants in each group.  Five sessions are offered each week which last 3.5 hours.  Children will spend the majority of their time outside in the gardens, wetlands, forest, and meadow.

This year there are two themes offered each week.  Your child can come twice per week or stay the whole day on Wednesday for the morning and afternoon session.  Campers who stay all day on Wednesdays can bring their own sack lunch and eat with staff at lunchtime.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Preschoolers (4-5 year-olds)

6-7 year-olds

Half-day Class Fees:   $16 per child per class for Arboretum members
                                      $20 per child per class for non-members

Optional Lunch Supervision Fee:  $5 per child if he or she will be staying with Arboretum staff during the

                                            one hour break between the morning and afternoon sessions on Wednesday.

This program receives financial support from the Flagstaff P-12 Educational Resources Fund.

8-12 YEAR-OLDS

Nature Trekkers

July 21-23, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Three-day Camp: $120 for members and $135 for non-members

Aspiring naturalists will start each day with bird-watching and identification.  They will collect plants for pressing and classification and learn animal tracking techniques.  Leaders Sarah David and Laura Daum will spend the day with your children exploring the 200 acres of The Arboretum and surrounding area to discover the biodiversity of the ponderosa pine forest.  Campers will leave with a portfolio of their discoveries. (Maximum 12 participants)

Wilderness Survivors    NEW PROGRAM added 4/8/09

July 27-31, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Five-day Camp: $200 for members and $225 for non-members

Participants will explore the basics of wilderness survival with leaders Brandon Clark and Ken Baumgartener.  Hands-on activities focus on topics like compass orienteering, fire safety, pine needle basketry, and how to build a survival shelter.  Campers will go on hikes near The Arboretum while learning wilderness survival techniques.

(Maximum 12 participants)

"I came, I saw, I created"

August 3-7, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Five-day Camp: $200 for members and $225 for non-members (all art supplies included)

Participants will learn pastel, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic painting and clay sculpture techniques with local artist Larisa Aukon.  The group will gain inspiration for their artistic creations from the pond, meadow, forest and gardens at The Arboretum.  On the final day parents are invited to an exhibition of works created during the program.  To see examples of Larisa Aukon's artwork visit www.aukonlarisa.com

(Maximum 12 participants)

11-14  YEAR-OLDS

Junior Raptor Camp

Aug. 3-7, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This program is full

Week-long Junior Raptor Camp: $275 for members and $300 for non-members (limit of 8 participants)

The Arboretum is offering a program for middle school-aged kids who are interested in learning how to work with live birds of prey.  The week-long Junior Raptor Camp is led by Alyssa Collins and participants will learn about owls, falcons, and hawks and have the opportunity to work directly with the birds.  This program is limited to 8 participants and will be led by two experienced raptor rehabilitators.  Raptor campers will learn how to share information about raptors with the public at The Arboretum.

For more summer camp opportunities in Flagstaff visit The Museum of Northern Arizona's website at http://www.musnaz.org/education/discovery.html

To register you must first check the availability of programs:

Call Laura Daum at (928) 774-1442 ext 123

or email laura.daum@nau.edu to check availability of programs. 

Please fill out the form below and send a hard copy with an original signature and full payment to secure your child's space in the program.  Unfortunately, we are no longer able to provide refunds.

Child’s name__________________________________________________Age_____________

Parent’s name_________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________State_______________Zip____________

Phone: (day)________________________________

(evening)___________________________________

Emergency contact___________________________________________________________________

 E-mail:____________________________________________________________________

 Amount Paid:_____________________________________________________________

Many of the classes involve touching and tasting edible plants.

____ I give permission for my child to taste edible plants.

____ I do not give permission for my child to taste edible plants.

 Please note my child’s medical condition or sensitivity:

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 Parent’s signature:

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 I would like to enroll my child in the following Summer Adventure Programs:

Title:                                      Date:            Time:

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TO BE COMPLETED BY ARBORETUM STAFF - DATE RECEIVED:_______________

Mail completed form with original signature and payment to:

Attn: Laura Daum

The Arboretum at Flagstaff

2700 Woodlands Village Blvd #300-172

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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