Summer Day Camp, Greenbelt Conservancy, Staten Island New York

SUMMER CAMP SPACE IS LIMITED
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SUMMER CAMP 2010
Calling all young naturalists

The Greenbelt Summer Day Camp
offers youngsters 5-12
excitement and experiences to last a lifetime
Here's what's happening in the Greenbelt Day Camp this summer.
Choose your program
Young Buds | Explorer Camp | Teen Naturalists
Pick one session - or all six!

Sign up soon! Camp sessions fill up quickly.
Registration and fees | Summer Camp FAQ |Minicamp for younger children

Young Buds
Summer Day Camp for youngsters ages 5-6 years
Sign up for Young Buds Summer Camp

Session 1:July 6 – 9

Insects

Bugs! They're a more important part of the environment than you might realize. We'll take a close look at some of the insects that make their homes in the Greenbelt.. Learn more about Summer Day Camp | Sign up for this session

Session 2: July 12-15

Birds

Many types of birds call the Greenbelt home, and each of them plays a different role in the balance of nature. We'll meet some of the birds and learn how they live. Learn more about Summer Day Camp | Sign up for this session

Session 3: July 19-22

Reptiles

Several types of reptiles thrive in and around the ponds and creeks of the Greenbelt. They tend to be shy and are not often seen, but they are very important to the environment. We'll learn about that. Learn more about Summer Day Camp

Session 4: July 26-29

Plants & Trees

Five hundred years ago, much of New York City was covered with a canopy of trees. Learn why many of them can no longer be found here and about the plants that have taken their place. Learn more about Summer Day Camp | Sign up for this session

Session 5: August 2-5

Water

The Greenbelt has an abundance of water - that most essential of life's ingredients. We'll learn where the water is, where it goes and what its presence means to life in the forests of Staten Island. Learn more about Summer Day Camp | Sign up for this session

Session 6: August 9-12

Mammals

The forest lands of the Greenbelt are home to deer, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and other mammals. We'll get to know these neighbors. Learn more about Summer Day Camp | Sign up for this session

Explorer Camp
Summer Day Camp for youngsters ages 7-12 years

We will be covering one theme every two weeks,
but each week will host different activities.
Enroll your child for specific weeks or for the entire six-week season.
Sign up for Explorer Camp

Theme I: Once Upon The Greenbelt
Week 1: July 6 - 9
Week 2: July 12 - 15

Campers will see all the sights and explore little known places within the Greenbelt. We'll look for ruins of old houses, evidence of animals, examine Greenbelt geology, and ride the Carousel as we learn all there is to know about our unique park.Sign up for this session

Theme II: Weird Science
Week 3: July 19 - 22
Week 4: July 26 - 29

Conduct amazing experiments and become a citizen scientist by observing frogs, birds, ladybugs, and bees. The information campers collect will be used by scientists to understand these animals better.Sign up for this session

Theme III: Earth, Sea and Sky
Week 5: Aug. 2 - 5
Week 6: Aug. 9– 12

Why is the sky blue? What makes the sunset red? Delve into the mysteries of our planet and discover how they affect where we live and play.Sign up for this session

Teen Naturalist
A naturalist training program for 13 to 14 year olds

The Teen Naturalists summer program is designed to introduce teens to nature interpretation, environmental education, forest restoration and parks stewardship. Sessions are weekly, Monday through Thursday, except for week one which runs Tuesday through Friday.

A leadership role
The Teen Naturalists program will parallel the Greenbelt Explorer Camp themes and participants will take on a leadership role in activities. You have the option of registering your teen for a week at a time or for the entire six week season.

Availability is limited
Registration is required and is accepted by mail on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your application and payment has been processed, you will be sent a Parent Handbook and health form for your teen’s doctor to complete. Become a Greenbelt Conservancy member and receive a discount on registration. This program is very popular and space is limited, so applicants are advised to register early. Teen Naturalist registration and fees

Have you seen the 'High Rock' that gave the park its name?

The Greenbelt Conservancy's
2010 Summer Camp program
is supported, in part,
by Con Edison,
Northfield Savings Bank,
Verizon Foundation,
and Woitkowski & Schmidt, P.C.