Summer Camp - Explorers Campers entering 4th - 5th grades - Indian Rock Nature Preserve - Bristol , CT
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/19/2022
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June 20-24
WILD ANIMALS: Venture into the Preserve and discover the variety of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals that call the Preserve home. Learn where to find different species and visit with mounted and live animals throughout the week.
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ECO EXPLORERS: Do you want to help the planet? Come spend the week learning about alternative energy sources, how to make compost, recycling, and much more.
June 27-July 1
CANOE FISHING: Canoes will serve as vessels of discovery as we paddle and fish the waters of Indian Lake. Basic canoeing and fishing skills and safety will start the week. Then set out on Indian Lake in your canoe in search of the best fishing holes and practice your fishing techniques as you fish for Largemouth Bass and other fish species.
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SUPER SLEUTHS: Hone your skills of deduction and reasoning as you use your detective “eye” to observe the living world. Put your skills to the test tracking animals, solving mysteries, and investigating crimes!
July 5-8
BIRDS!: Set out in search of the colorful birds that make Indian Rock home. Put your eyes and ears to the test as you learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Meet our resident live birds of prey up close! Help monitor Indian Rock’s nesting boxes, assist with bird banding, and much more! No camp July 4; Special Fee $208
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TRY IT I: Try a variety of different activities offered at camp in this sampler week! Each day will include different activities like canoeing, archery, tree climbing and nature exploration. No camp July 4; Special Fee $208
July 11-15
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A FARMER: Expand your knowledge of farm animals and the business of farming as you become a junior farm hand. Take care of our farm animals and help with projects around the farm to benefit these animals.
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EXPLORATION OF ARCHERY: The basic skills of archery will form the foundation of this week. Test your skills on Indian Rock’s Archery Field! Discover the lost art of constructing archery equipment from plants, animals, and rocks.
July 18-22
HYDRO ENGINEERS: Spend the dog days of summer near and on the water as we make and race model boats, build a raft to navigate across Indian Lake, and other wacky and wet engineering activities.
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INTRO TO TREE CLIMBING: Do you like to climb trees? Come learn the basic skills and techniques of using ropes and harnesses to do it safely. This promises to be a week of high flying adventure!
July 25-29
THEATER AT THE ROCK!: This program explores all aspects of theater from writing, set design, performing and more. Not an actor, but like to build things, write or help behind the scenes? This week is for you. Like to act and ham it up? This week is for you too! End the week with performances for campers and parents.
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WILDERNESS EXPLORERS: Become confident in the outdoors by learning basic camping skills. Gain experience in building shelters, outdoor cooking, orienteering and the health and safety of wilderness adventures. An overnight camp-out on the preserve will round out the week (Pending COVID regulations). Special fee: $295
August 1-5
ANIMAL CARETAKERS: Taking care of animals can be fun and rewarding but it is a lot of responsibility as well. Meet our resident animals including our cows, sheep, chickens, turkeys, reptiles, amphibians, and owls. Learn about their diets and other needs and assist with their care.
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KAYAKING: Learn the basics of handling a kayak. Learn proper entry and exit techniques as well as how to launch, paddle, and portage. Practice safety and rescue exercises as you explore Indian Lake. Our instructors will make you an expert in no time!
August 8-12
ROCKETRY: Blast off to a week of discovery! Learn about rockets, space vehicles, and galactic travel. Make a variety of spacecrafts. Discover how the Sun impacts the Earth and learn the science behind rockets as you build and launch your own model! Special fee: $275.
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SEARCH AND RESCUE: Learn the many methods of searching the wilderness for lost people and objects. Rescue techniques will be employed as teams carry out a mission each day! First aid and survival skills will be introduced throughout the week.
August 15-19 INDIAN ROCK OLYMPICS: Celebrate the end of the summer with Olympic style games complete with opening and closing ceremonies. All age groups, from Earth Magic to Rangers, will combine to form teams for this camp-wide spectacular.
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