Greenbelt Summer Mini Camp
Session 1
July 7-8-9
Europe

Session 2
July 14-15-16
Asia

Session 3
July 21-22-23
Africa

Session 4
July
28-29-30
Polar Regions
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The 2009 Mini Camp program is presented
by the Greenbelt Conservancy Nature Center

An interactive program for sharing the love of nature with your child
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About the camp...

WHO: The Mini Camp program is for children 3-5 years of age, accompanied by an adult.

WHERE: Sessions will be held at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue (at the intersection of Brielle Avenue) on Staten Island. The camp is conducted by the staff of the Greenbelt Conservancy's Environmental Education Department.

WHEN: The four three-day sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in July from 10 a.m. to 12 noon

COST: $70 per 3-day session (or $24 per day), or $63 (or $21 per day) for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Join us and save!

REGISTRATION: Call 1-718-351-3450.

Registration and pre-payment are required

This year, we travel around the world
to learn about different animals and their habitats.
We will be exploring Europe, Asian Africa and the Polar Regions
through games, crafts and hands-on experiences.
So grab a snack and your hiking shoes and join us!

Session 1 - July 8, 9, 10
Europe - England, Greece and Norway:
After learning about the animals in these lands, we will participate in the Olympic Games and learn of mythological animals!

Session 2 - July 14, 15, 16
Asia - India, China, Japan:
After learning about the animals in these lands we will create dinosaurs and put on a shadow puppet show!

Session 3 - July 21, 22, 23
Africa - Egypt, The Congo, South Africa, Madagascar: After learning about the animals in these lands, we'll go on safari!

Session 4 - July 28, 29, 30
Polar Regions - Greenland, Siberia, Antarctica:
After learning about the animals in these lands we will head for an ice festival!
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The Greenbelt Environmental Education Department was designated a National Environmental Education Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior in 1971.