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SUMMER nature Camp THE CAMP FOR CURIOUS KIDS!
DESIGNED FOR campers AGES 2-12 Ages 13-16 can apply to be Volunteer CITs. (See Page 18) 5 age groups • 10 weeks of themed camps • 211 acres to discover
Advance registration opens Jan. 1, 2024 for Irvine Nature Center members. Registration opens January 8, 2024 for general public.
VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
Summer Nature Camp at Irvine is the place for kids who love being outdoors, are naturally inquisitive, learn best through hands-on experiences, and like to have fun! We have 211 acres of extensive woodlands, streams, meadows, and wetlands to explore and over 8 miles of trails to hike. In our daily excursions, we immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, textures, and smells of the natural world around us. Each weeklong camp focuses on a unique, creative theme with a variety of activities, taking place almost exclusively outdoors. We hope your child will join us for a truly enjoyable summer of learning about the diversity of habitats and the cool critters that dwell within the Maryland Piedmont through environmental games, nature crafts, animal encounters, mud-mucking, stream searching, and more! CAMP OVERVIEW: • 10 Weeks of weeklong day camps from June 17 – August 23 • Camp Schedule: » 9:00AM – 4:00PM for Discovery, Explorers & Adventure for full day campers (ages 5-12) » 9:00AM – 12:00PM for Saplings (ages 3-4) » 9:30AM-11:00AM for Summer Little Birds (ages 6 months-3 years with caregiver) » Monday Meet & Greet 8:30AM-9:00AM- optional early arrival to connect with counselors. • NEW! Optional Before and After Care (see page 23) • NEW! Single Days offered during the week of July 4th. Attend 1-4 days of your choosing. Daily themes described on registration portal. • NEW! Bus transportation from Baltimore City during the week of June 24-June 28. Save gas & time daily, while your child enjoys the great outdoors! • Every week of nature camp features daily outdoor exploration and plenty of animal encounters. Campers visit several different locations on our 211-acre property every day - spending the majority of our time outdoors! • Small group sizes allow for individualized attention, hands-on learning, and a great bonding experience. • Camps are designed by professional educators and experienced naturalists, with your child’s enjoyment and safety in mind. • Each camper will receive a Summer Nature Camp T-shirt. Proud to be a Maryland State-Certified Youth Camp 2
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
IRVINE MEMBERS SAVE! Join now and enjoy a year’s worth of access, program discounts, and savings on NATURE CAMP. An Irvine membership is your passport to amazing nature experiences on Irvine’s 211-acre property. Membership includes free admission year-round for ALL MEMBERS of your household. » Pacesetter members receive 10% off Summer Nature Camp fees. » Memberships at the Explorer level and above receive 20% off. » Plus, a membership at Irvine supports the care of Irvine’s resident animals NATURE CAMP STAFF Camp sessions are led by a mix of year-round educators and seasonal camp counselors. These energetic leaders provide a safe, fun, and educational outdoor experience for campers of all ages. All counselors are First Aid and CPR certified, required to pass a background check, and receive training in Early Childhood Education, Maryland Natural History, and more. We are proud to attract the best counselors that inspire kids to explore, respect, and protect nature.
Irvine is a “Peanut-FREE” camp.
Our staff pay special attention to allergies listed in the health forms. However, we DO NOT prohibit other nuts or allergens across-the-board at camp. It is important to note that we travel and use park picnic benches and public areas. We cannot guarantee that a camper will not be exposed to allergens. Summer Nature Camp at Irvine is supported by the following organizations. We are grateful for their support.
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LITTLE BIRDS SUMMER CAMP AGES 6 MONTHS – 3 YEARS OLD ACCOMPANIED BY CAREGIVER
TIME: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Give your little one the chance to meet new animal friends, create nature crafts, sing songs, and explore outside. Perfect for parents, grandparents, nannies, and other caregivers who are seeking a unique and meaningful experience. Summer Little Birds campers are naturally curious about the world outside. Together, children and their caregivers discover the wonders of wildlife through age-appropriate activities such as live animal encounters, nature walks, songs, stories, puppet shows and art experiences. MONDAY WILD IN THE WOODS TUESDAY IN THE GARDEN WEDNESDAY OVER IN THE MEADOW THURSDAY DOWN BY THE STREAM FRIDAY UP IN THE TREETOPS PRICE: $150 PER WEEK
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SAPLINGS SUMMER CAMP AGES 3-4 YEAR OLDS
Sapling campers must be potty-trained. TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plant those roots early; you cannot start cultivating an interest in nature too soon! Our half-day Saplings camps introduce the beauty and mysteries found in the great outdoors. Curious kids thrive in these camps, as they are hands-on, experiential, and centered around that favorite question “Why?” Each session is different. Sign up for one or multiple weekly themes: WEEK 1: JUNE 17-21 NATURE NUTS Is your camper excited about the outdoors and ready to be nuts for nature? Is so, they should join us as we try not to get tangled up in the food web and learn to identify the many plants and animals that call Irvine’s woodlands home. *WEEK 3: JULY 1-5 (4-day week; closed July 4th) SPLASH ZONE Like to get wet? We thought so! Campers will explore aquatic themes and frolic like frogs in the muddy places that amphibians inhabit at Irvine. We’ll also meet many of Irvine’s amphibian ambassadors! (Available as 4-day camp or sign up for single days) WEEK 5: JULY 15-19 SENSING NATURE In this camp children will use all their senses to explore nature. We will listen for bird calls, smell flowers, see wildlife, touch interesting plants, and taste sweet berries. Campers will also learn how animals use their different senses to thrive in their natural environments. WEEK 7: JULY 29-AUGUST 2 DOODLEBUGS If animals inspire your budding artist, then join us for a week of creativity! Campers will enjoy nature walks, animal encounters and hands-on discovery, then attempt to express some of the beautiful, weird and funky aspects of wildlife through a variety of art projects. WEEK 9: AUGUST 12-16 FOREST FAIRYTALES Does your child love fantastical stories? Do they get lost in a world of imagination? Then this camp is for them! Limited only by their own creativity and the natural resources around them, campers will transform our forest into a wonderland of dragons, fairies, gnomes, unicorns and more!
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
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DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP AGES 5-6 YEAR OLDS TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eye-opening revelations await Discovery campers as they will engage in a sensory approach to unearthing many of nature’s secrets. Tactile learners will love investigating by digging in dirt, stomping through streams, and trekking for tracks, all for the sake of observing natural phenomena up close. This age group has a camp offered every week. Each session is different. Sign up for one or multiple weekly themes: WEEK 1: JUNE 17-21 TRAIL BLAZERS This camp is for kids who love to explore wild places! We will meander along some of Irvine’s less-traveled trails (perhaps blazing a new one or two) and search the surrounding meadows and forests for interesting plant and animal inhabitants. Campers will use sweep nets, build shelters, ford streams, and taste some delicious woodland treats along the way. WEEK 2: JUNE 24-28 JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE Glide through the galaxy and explore how planet Earth is perfectly suited to support life. Learn about our solar system, phases of the moon, gravity, Earth’s atmosphere, and the sun’s role in photosynthesis. Look into the special features that enable animals to hunt or migrate entirely in the dark; you will feel like a star when you understand the galactic role that astronomy plays in the everyday lives of Earthly creatures.
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
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*WEEK 3: JULY 1-5 (4-day week; closed July 4th) MUDDY BUDDIES Jump right in as we trek our way into the wetlands and streams in search of wonderful squishy mud and the critters that live within. Campers will get down and dirty as they experience a new outdoor adventure every day! (Available as 4-day camp or sign up for single days) WEEK 4: JULY 8- 12 GREEN THUMB While exploring Irvine’s gardens and forests, campers will dig deep to learn all about how plants grow. Get an up-close look at how people and animals use plants for nourishment, shelter, and survival. Campers will even grow a miniature garden of their own to take home! WEEK 5: JULY 15-19 CREATURE FEATURES Evolution favors characteristics that make an organism more ‘fit’ to survive. Through hands-on exploration of animal artifacts and up-close meet-and-greets with some of our favorite animal ambassadors, students will learn how animals’ adaptations help them obtain food more effectively, avoid predators, and survive under challenging environmental conditions. DISCOVERY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE IRVINE NATURE CENTER
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DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP CONTINUED
WEEK 6: JULY 22-26 CRAFTY CRITTERS Come explore nature’s stunning color palette and endless supply of unique media for unleashing your inner artist! Throughout the week campers will create masterpieces out of natural materials, like clay, plant matter, and natural dyes, which abound in the great outdoors if one simply knows where to look! WEEK 7: JULY 29-AUGUST 2 CREEPY CRAWLIES Grab your magnifying glass and peer into the wonderful world of bugs! How strong is an ant? What are honeybees’ favorite flowers? Where are crickets’ ears located and how do they make those cool chirping sounds? Campers will find the answers to these questions and more in this camp! WEEK 8: AUGUST 5-9 LAND BEFORE TIME Go back to a time when pterosaurs filled the sky! Meet some descendants of the ancient dinosaurs and see how they have survived to today. Become a paleontologist and learn how fossils form and what they can tell us about prehistoric life; we’ll even have our very own fossil hunt! Play games, create art, and participate in activities designed to explore trace fossils, geology, and the world of dinosaurs. WEEK 9: AUGUST 12-16 ROOKIE RANGERS Are those eggs from frogs or toads? What bird says, “Who cooks for you all?” Just like park rangers, campers will investigate the evidence of animal activity and discover how plants and animals work together in an ecosystem. Games and other activities will amplify the training of Irvine’s Rookie Rangers! WEEK 10: AUGUST 19-23 MESSTIVAL Celebrate the festival of messes, while exploring nature with lots of hands-on activities! Roll up your sleeves and get elbow deep while enjoying activities like dissecting owl pellets, getting the scoop about animal poop, and even making their own slime!
PRICE: $475 PER WEEK (*4-day week:$110/day or $385/week)
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EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP AGES 7-9 YEAR OLDS
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TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Children in our Explorers camps will cultivate a deeper understanding of the relationships between wildlife and their natural surroundings. A variety of environmental games, nature crafts, and interactive STEM activities will help illustrate the interconnectedness of the natural world and reinforce ecological concepts we’ve encountered in our daily explorations. Each of these camps features an evening program. This age group has a camp offered every week. Each session is different. Sign up for one or multiple weekly themes: WEEK 1: JUNE 17-21 WETLAND WONDERS Campers will become aquatic ecologists, as they delve into Irvine’s wetland habitats to perform water quality tests and document the biodiversity found in both our ponds and streams. They will analyze their findings to determine the health of each ecosystem, compare the macroinvertebrate communities in each, and learn how these habitats contribute to the overall health of The Chesapeake Bay. This hands-on experience will allow students to realize the impact their local choices can have on our greater environment. WEEK 2: JUNE 24-28 ANIMAL OLYMPICS Run as fast as a cheetah and jump farther than a bullfrog! Meet Irvine’s amazing animals and learn about their astounding abilities for hunting prey or avoiding becoming it themselves! Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the unique ‘superpowers’ of many of the creatures that live in our area. *WEEK 3: JULY 1-5 (4-day week; closed July 4th) HEALTHY HERBALISTS Did you know that Irvine recently created a new Therapeutic Herb Garden? In this beautiful new setting, we will cultivate our knowledge of the wonderous plants used to formulate the various ointments, potions, and teas that have been utilized and consumed for centuries. Join an Irvine herbalist and use your five senses to explore various medicinal plants, create your own plant journals and have healthy, mindful explorations—tea tastings included! (Available as 4-day camp or sign up for single days) (No evening program this week) WEEK 4: JULY 8- 12 CHILD VS. WILD This week is all about surviving and thriving outdoors! In between building shelters and fording streams, campers will practice fire safety, learn knot-tying techniques, and hone skills for identifying common plants & animals of the Mid-Atlantic.
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
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EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP CONTINUED
WEEK 5: JULY 15-19 SENSATIONAL SENSES After making their way through some exciting nature-themed sensory stations, students will use all five of their senses to explore the forests, meadows and other habitats surrounding Irvine. They will experience the natural events characteristic to the current season and discover how animals and humans use their senses to learn about the world around them and thrive within it. WEEK 6: JULY 22-26 LIVING OFF THE LAND Campers will take a step back in time and learn all about the traditions and lifestyles of Maryland’s pre-colonial Native American tribes. Using Irvine’s replica longhouse, wigwams, and Three Sisters’ Garden as a backdrop, we’ll explore how Native Americans made optimal use of their natural resources to thrive as a community. To gain a genuine understanding of daily life in the Woodland Era, campers will learn about tool use, clothing, hunting, and gathering, living structures, fire-making methods, communication and games through hands-on experience at engaging stations. WEEK 7: JULY 29-AUGUST 2 NATURALLY CREATIVE Budding young artists will really enjoy this blend of creativity and outside activity. Because of their intricate details, wildlife can be among the most challenging—and enjoyable—subjects to draw. Using our Animal Ambassadors as ‘models,’ campers will refine their sketching skills, learn to reproduce details like countershading and camouflage, and practice drawing images in lifelike poses. Children will enjoy making creative memories and masterpieces with these newly learned techniques. WEEK 8: AUGUST 5-9 ANIMAL ARCHITECTS Beavers, birds, and bugs--oh my! All of these animals are incredible engineers. Campers will participate in animal encounters to learn how these natural builders construct their homes. Then we will work together as a team to create our own structures, using the building techniques we’ve learned from the animals themselves!
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
WEEK 9: AUGUST 12-16 NATURE DETECTIVES Who left those tracks? What animal made that scat? What was munching on these leaves? Campers will truly become detectives as we spend the week scoping out the trails for clues left by the animals. We will also learn how different animals sneak through the forest, find food, and water, and spend their days and nights when we’re not watching. WEEK 10: AUGUST 19-23 EARTHLY ELEMENTS Water, earth, fire, air. Explore our winding creek, dig into the soil, build a roaring fire, and breathe in the fresh air. Campers will experience all of the earth’s finest elements while making memories and enjoying all that Irvine has to offer.
PRICE: $495 PER WEEK (*4-day week:$110/day or $385/week) IRVINE NATURE CENTER
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ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP AGES 10-12 YEAR OLDS
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TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Adventure campers will connect with the great outdoors through exciting, more specialized topics. We use STEM principles, outdoor recreation, and even animal interactions to better understand the natural world. Each of these camps features an offsite excursion AND a campout. Each session is different. Sign up for one or multiple weekly themes: WEEK 2: JUNE 24-28 PICTURE PERFECT Connect with nature, sharpen your observation skills, and learn to use the visual medium of photography to share glimpses into the fascinating stories of the natural world. While interacting with animals, plants, and landscapes through a creative lens, campers will learn photographic tips and tricks for capturing and documenting special moments in nature. Cameras optional and can be provided; Camp includes a Tuesday field trip and Thursday night camp out to explore photography in different lighting situations. *WEEK 3: JULY 1-5 (4-day week; closed July 4th) ANIMAL CARETAKERS If your child wants to be a veterinarian, zookeeper, or park ranger, then they will love this camp! Our animal care professionals will provide campers with hands-on experience feeding, caring for, and training the many species of injured and imprinted animals that we house at Irvine! (Available as 4-day camp or sign up for single days) (No excursion this week) WEEK 4: JULY 8-12 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL What if . . .? Emergency preparedness is emphasized in this unique camp program. Through a variety of hands-on activities, students will learn skills such as basic navigation and map reading, shelter building, fire making and safety, water collection and filtering, and how to use natural resources to help survive an outdoor excursion, should unanticipated circumstances arise. While learning practical backcountry skills, campers will be encouraged to work together as a team to overcome challenges. Camp includes a Tuesday - Thursday night campout. WEEK 6: JULY 22-26 ANIMAL CARETAKERS If your child wants to be a veterinarian, zookeeper, or park ranger, then they will love this camp! Our animal care professionals will provide campers with hands-on experience feeding, caring for, and training the many species of injured and imprinted animals that we house at Irvine! An offsite field trip will provide insight into additional careers that involve meeting the needs of other wildlife species. Additionally, this camp will have a Thursday night campout to observe the nocturnal habits of local wildlife. 16
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
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WEEK 8: AUGUST 5-9 FARM-TO-TABLE Cook up some fun while traveling through the forest and farmland and discover where our food comes from. Campers will learn how to prepare delicious dishes out of local foods and learn how our eating habits impact the world around us. We’ll explore this further in learning how farmers are changing their practices to succeed in our changing climate. Join us on the trails with naturalist led foraging and learn what kind of food you can find in nature! Camp includes a Tuesday field trip and Thursday night campout. WEEK 10: AUGUST 19-23 ANIMAL CARETAKERS If your child wants to be a veterinarian, zookeeper, or park ranger, then they will love this camp! Our animal care professionals will provide campers with hands-on experience feeding, caring for, and training the many species of injured and imprinted animals that we house at Irvine! An offsite field trip will provide insight into additional careers that involve meeting the needs of other wildlife species. Additionally, this camp will have a Thursday night campout to observe the nocturnal habits of local wildlife.
PRICE: $545 PER WEEK (*4-day week:$110/day or $385/week) IRVINE NATURE CENTER
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COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT)
TOO OLD FOR OUR NATURE CAMPS BUT WISH YOU COULD STILL ATTEND? WHY NOT APPLY TO BECOME ONE OF OUR SELECT COUNSELORS IN TRAINING? CITs will learn about the ins and outs of summer camp childcare and are introduced to basic team building, leadership, and camp management skills. Basic instruction in animal handling will be included. Thereafter, CITs assist counselors with leading young campers through games, crafts, hikes, and other means of nature exploration. This is a great way to develop leadership skills, earn service hours and stay connected to nature. CITs must be 13-16 years of age and need to complete a simple application and an interview before being selected. All CITs must attend training on June 15th or July 13th. TO APPLY, VISIT WWW.EXPLORENATURE.ORG/SUMMERCAMP APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 16TH, 2024
DATES: Two-week commitment SESSION 1 JUNE 17-28 SESSION 2 JULY 1-12 SESSION 3 JULY 15-26 SESSION 4 JULY 29-AUGUST 9 SESSION 5 AUGUST 12-23
TIME: 8:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. COST: FREE
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CAMP CALENDAR
LITTLE BIRDS 6MO-3YRS; SAPLINGS 3-4YRS; DISCOVERY 5-6YRS;
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18 19 20 21 SUMMER LITTLE BIRDS (CAREGIVER + CHILD CAMP) SAPLINGS NATURE NUTS DISCOVERY TRAIL BLAZERS EXPLORERS WETLAND WONDERS
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25 26 27 28 SUMMER LITTLE BIRDS (CAREGIVER + CHILD CAMP) DISCOVERY JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE EXPLORERS ANIMAL OLYMPICS ADVENTURE PICTURE PERFECT Bus transportation available from Downtown Baltimore
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CAMP CALENDAR EXPLORER 7-9YRS; ADVENTURE 10-12YRS
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REGISTRATION Online Registration Procedures: 1. Visit our website: www.ExploreNature.org 2. Click on the Summer Camp Banner 3. Choose the appropriate age group 4. Continue to Online Registration – login or create an account 5. Complete camper’s health history and medication (ALL medications MUST be self-administered ) and waiver; you must fill out all information to proceed 6. Check out! If you have any questions, please call (443) 738-9215 to reach the Education Administrative Assistant or email FerraraL@ExploreNature.org with ‘Summer Camp Registration’ in the subject line. What Happens Next? 1. You will automatically receive an email with a receipt for your payment. 2. If more health information is needed, someone from our camp team will contact you. 3. Two weeks before camp starts you will receive an introductory First Day Letter via e-mail. This will include topics for each day of camp and additional information to prepare your child for their upcoming Summer Nature Camp experience. My daughter just finished two weeks of camp at Irvine and is already talking about next year! She loved it even more than I imagined. From hikes, to crafts, meeting new creatures, and playing in the rain, it was hands down the best camp experience. Thank you Irvine staff for a fantastic experience! Emily Herstein, Summer Nature Camp Parent
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VISIT www.ExploreNature.org/summercamp to register for Summer Nature Camp!
REGISTRATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Campers must be the required age for their group by the end of September. • A 50 % deposit is due at the time of registration. Remaining payment amount is due May 1, 2024. You will be sent a reminder of your payment due prior to the due date. You may set up an automatic payment, or pay in full at the time of registration, if you wish. Remaining payments will be paid through your account on the registration portal. • Registrations received after May 1, 2024 must be paid in full. • Your child’s spot will be forfeited if full payment is not received by May 1, 2024. • Online registration includes a health form and waiver. All forms, waivers, and agreements must be completed in order to register. CAMP POLICIES LATE POLICY: Please message camp staff if you will be late to pick up. If tardiness becomes an on-going issue, we may charge a late fee of $15 per child for the first 15 min and an additional $1 per minute after that. COVID-19 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: At Irvine, the health and safety of our community is always our highest priority. As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is constantly changing, we cannot be sure what regulations will be in place when summer rolls around. Regardless, we will abide by the Maryland Department of Health Youth Camp Directive at that time and have in place safety precautions which may include face masks, social distancing, and/or daily health screenings. More specific information will be sent to camp families in the late Spring. CANCELATION POLICY: Irvine reserves the right to cancel any camp session due to insufficient enrollment. If Irvine cancels a session, all fees will be fully refunded. If you remove your child from a camp session before it begins, membership fees are non-refundable and camp refunds are as follows: # Days Before Non-Refundable Session Begins
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13-0 No Refund OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: For campers age 3+ BEFORE CARE: 8:00-9:00AM $75/week AFTER CARE: 4:00-5:00PM $150/week BOTH BC & AC: $200/week BUS TRANSPORTATION: During the week of June 24-28th, Kangaroo Coach will drive campers to and from Nature Camp, departing from the Canton Safeway Parking Lot. Transportation cost: $112/camper IRVINE NATURE CENTER
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just minutes away from I-695, I-795 and I-83. irvine is open to the public tuesday - sunday
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