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The Plains Conservation Center

Activities, fun and day camps, too!

By Vicki Little April 27, 2011

You may have noticed that sprinkled through the newsletters you will often see some fun activities that occur at the Plains Conservation Center. They have a surprising amount of activities actually. They currently have new chicks in for the kids to see and squeal over, they have opportunities to feed the cows, there are moonlit walks, nature hikes and sketching, flower identifying…..the list really does seem endless. This summer, they even have Day Camps to keep your children busy and out in the fresh air and sunshine!

The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education facility and state-designated natural area that is 1100-acres on 21901 E. Hampden Avenue.  The center exists to bring the natural wonder of the prairie into the realm of personal experience by preserving, nurturing, and educating.

This July, the Conservation Center is inviting your children to explore the prairie through the eyes of different scientists and discover all the wonders of the prairie’s past and present. They will learn about the pioneers, the Cheyenne, archaeology, biology, paleontology and so much more! Sessions run from July 11-14, July 18-21, and July 25-28th.

PRAIRIE DETECTIVES: Ages 6-9

Put on your detective hat and grab your magnifying glass as you discover what the prairie is hiding: look closely, dig deep, uncover the past and have fun!!

PRAIRIE SCENE DETECTIVES: Ages 9-12

 

Delve into the secrets of the prairie as you become a scientist searching for clues that lead to fascinating observations about the land’s past and present: Who lived there? How did they live? What lives there now? How do they survive?

 

Each session (July 11-14, July 18-21, and July 25-28th) offers an optional overnight on the last night of the camp.  The camps run from Mon.-Thurs. from 9am-3pm. If you choose the optional overnight, pick-up time is at 9am on Friday morning.

 

Prices!

Member - $140
Non-member - $160
(after June 1, add $20)
Overnight - $30 extra
$15 discount for each additional child in one family.

 

To register, call 303.693.3621 or click HERE.