200 Acres of Environmental Education

Summer Adventure Program 2008

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

The 2008 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 when 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 programs 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
 

New this year, half-day environmental explorations are designed especially for preschoolers and early-elementary aged children.  The two programs take place simultaneously so that siblings can participate with their own age group at the same time.  Each program is led by a professional educator with experience working with the age groups listed, as well as a trained adult assistant.  There are a maximum of twelve participants in each group.  Three identical 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.

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

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

8-12 YEAR-OLDS

2007 Bug Safari participants and their nets

Bug Safari with Robert Delph
Kids will join NAU entomologist Robert Delph http://bugs.bio.nau.edu/Bio322/delph/robert_delph.htm to explore the gardens, pond, forest and soil to collect, classify and mount a wide variety of insects and arthropods within the 200-acre botanical garden.  Over the course of the week they will visit a different environment each day to discover bugs' relationships to plants as well as predator and prey dynamics.  The group will learn a variety of collecting techniques, proper preservation of specimens, as well as classification, labeling and mounting techniques.  Each child will be able to take home their mounted specimens.  On the last day participants will prepare a special bug feast for their  families.

June 16-20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 28-Aug.1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Week-long Bug Safari: $200 for members and $225 for non-members (8-12 year olds)

11-14  YEAR-OLDS

Junior Raptor Camp with Alyssa Collins
New in 2008, The Arboretum has designed programs for middle school aged kids who are interested in learning how to work with live birds of prey.  Participants in the raptor camp will learn about owls, falcons, and hawks and have the opportunity to work directly with the birds.  This program is limited to 10 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.

June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug. 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Week-long Junior Raptor Camp: $275 for members and $300 for non-members (11-14 year olds)

Please contact Rachel Edelstein at 774-1442 ext 110 or rachel.edelstein@nau.edu to check availability of programs.  To register, 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_________________________________________________________________

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City______________________________________State_______________Zip____________

Phone: (day)________________________________

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Emergency contact___________________________________________________________________

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 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:

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Mail completed form with original signature and payment to:

The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mtn. Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Attn: Rachel Edelstein

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Last modified: Monday May 12, 2008