Summer Camps at Ogden Nature Center

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Another fun summertime tradition - week long summer camps at Ogden Nature Center!  I didn't get very many pictures of the kids because they are so excited to go to camp each day that I can hardly get them to slow down for pictures just once and only briefly.  There are great friends to me made, outdoor adventures to be had, and lots of fun things to learn!

John went to his first full day week long camp.  Their theme was "Creepy Crawlies" and he learned all sorts of great stuff about insects and animals that can be found right here in our own ecosystem.  

Maeve went to "Eco Extreme" overnight camp.  She had day camp for 3 days and then she had a one night sleepover campout at the Nature Center.  She learned outdoor survival skills like lighting fires, set up tents, and foraging for food.  She even ate a cricket!!

Owen went to "STEM"  overnight camp (science technology engineering and math).  He got to attend day camp for 3 days and then have a one night sleepover campout at the Nature Center too.  He had fun learning all about the science of nature and did cool experiments and crafts.  

Diana had fun checking out the Nature Center with me one morning and we had a great time exploring their nature themed playground together.  She was sad she wasn't old enough to attend camp yet.  It's tough being the youngest sometimes.  At least we had fun together!




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