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SAVE $5 ON TUITION IF PAID BY MAY 12TH!

Complete the registration and camper information form in this brochure and send with payment to:Fontenelle Forest Nature Discovery Day Camps1111 Bellevue Blvd. NorthBellevue, NE 68005ORFax to 402.731.2403 (PHONE RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED)

MULTIPLE ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT: When you enroll a child for more than one camp, you will receive a $5 discount on each additional camp for that child.

REGISTRATION

Fontenelle Forest (FF) welcomes you to a summer of discovery and learning in a place where the quiet wild of nature offers an unparalleled opportunity for your child to learn. Nature Discovery Day Camps feature science based learning through play taught by a combination of FF’s year-round professional educators and summer staff who are college students or graduates. All have experience working with children in an outdoor setting, are enthusiastic, energetic, love children, and have passed background checks. Camp staff complete a one-week training session and have current CPR and First Aid certif ications. Our staff is committed to providing your child with high quality, positive experiences. Whether your child canoes the Great Marsh, takes a low ropes course challenge, or builds a kite, we’re sure that they will bring home memories and knowledge that will last a lifetime.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A $40 administrative fee is charged on any cancellations with the balance refunded. Cancellations within f ive business days of the camp receive no refund.

CHANGING CAMPS POLICY: A $25 fee is charged per camper per camp if a session change is requested after we’ve received your registration.

NEW THIS YEAR!-ALL DAY CAMPS-SEE BROCHURE FOR DETAILS

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CAMP LOCATIONS

FF provides a limited number of scholarships for our camps through the Bob Starr Memorial Scholarship Fund. For informa-tion about these scholarships, please call Deborah Woracek at 402.731.3140 x1016. Scholarships will be awarded after April 1, 2014, and recipients will be placed in an age-appropriate camp, if the space is available.

CB Lodge – Camp Brewster main lodge CB Acorn – Camp Brewster classroom behind main lodge FFNC – Fontenelle Forest Nature CenterWLC - Wetlands Learning Center

Directions to all locations can be found at www.fontenelleforest.org.

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with you in the great outdoors. We will learn about nature through games, hikes, animal visitors, and more.

Each session is limited to 12 camper/grandparent teams. Campers should bring their own lunches. Snacks provided.

GRANDS & POLLIWOGS Ages 4 – 89:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.June 16 & 17 WLC OR June 18 & 19 WLCCost: $90 members | $145 non-members

A GRAND ADVENTURE Ages 4 – 89:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. June 30 – July 2 CB Lodge *3 Days**3 Days*Cost: $135 members | $190 non-members

GRANDS IN THE WETLANDS Ages 9 – 139:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.July 14 & 15 WLCORJuly 16 & 17 WLCCost: $90 members | $145 non-members

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A TREE & ME 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m.June 2 & 3 CB AcornORJune 4 & 5 CB AcornCost: $45 members | $100 non-members

Who lives in trees and why? You and your child will discover the answers, while making friends with the trees and animals found at Camp Brewster.

THINGS WITH WINGS9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. July 7 & 8 CB AcornORJuly 9 & 10 CB AcornCost: $45 members | $100 non-members

From buzzing insects to soaring birds you and your child will explore the world of f lying things.

NIGHT LIFE AT CAMP BREWSTER9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. July 28 & 29 CB AcornORJuly 30 & 31 CB AcornCost: $45 members | $100 non-members

Join us in learning about animals that come out at night while we are sleeping. Go on a day time hunt for signs of ‘night time animals’.

toddlersExplore nature with your toddler! These sessions are geared for children ages 3 and under accompanied by an adult.

Each session is limited to 10 adult/toddler teams. Snacks provided.

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Let your four or f ive year old explore the Forest. These f ive day sessions are for those not entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014.

Each session is limited to 12 campers. Snacks provided.

BELOW YOUR TOES8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.June 23 – 27 CB AcornCost: $110 members | $165 non-members

Dig into the miniature world of wigglers and crawlers that creep be-neath our feet. Have a chance to get “down and dirty” with the ani-mals who live underground. Who knows who you will meet!

CLAWS AND PAWS 8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.June30 – July 2 CB Acorn *3 Days**3 Days*Cost: $66 FF members | $121 non-members

From a tiny mouse’s to the eagle’s; we look at different animals’ feet and how they move. Games, songs, and activities are included to give us a chance to move like our favorite animal.

COLOR MY WORLD8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. July 14 – 18 FFNCCost: $110 members | $165 non-members

Red is for ladybugs; blue is for Blue Jays; yellow is for dandelions…during this fun camp we will concentrate on a different color each day. We will learn about what animals or plants come in that color, then go outside and look for more things that color.


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NATURE THROUGH ERIC CARLE’S EYES8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.July 21 – 25 CB AcornCost: $110 members | $165 non-members

Back by popular demand, this camp will take a storyland journey through our favorite nature stories. Campers will learn about the animal featured in each story through art activities, outside explorations, and animal guests.

PUDDLE DUCKS8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.July 28 – Aug. 1 FFNCCost: $110 members | $165 non-members

Make a big splash with us as we experience the wondrous world of water. Wading is an option so bring your old shoes and join the fun as we investigate the world of ducks and other water things. Water babies are sure to be around this wet camp!

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These camps are designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014.

Each session is limited to 12 campers. Snacks provided.

A IS FOR ANTS; B IS FOR BEETLES….S IS FOR SPIDERS8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.June 16 – 20 CB AcornCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

We will explore the habitats around Camp Brewster as we investigate the insects, spiders, and other critters that live there. Which insects like the forest, which ones prefer the prairie or the pond…..if your child likes to go on bug hunts…this is the camp for them. On the last day we will have a ‘release party.’

NATURE DETECTIVES8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.June 23 - 27 WLCCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

Put on your detective hats and join us as we unravel the mysteries of nature by looking for animal signs, sounds, and smells. We will solve the mystery of which animals are active in the wetlands.


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Dinosaurs Rock!8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.July 7 - 11 FFNCCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

Back by popular demand but with new activities...you will travel back in time to the Mesozoic Era and discover the wonder of these prehistoric creatures. In the great outdoors of our forest, we’ll become dinosaurs and hunt for our basic needs. We’ll play dino games, make dino costumes, create dino sounds, explore dino life cycles and fashion dino fossils.

Nifty Night Critters8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.July 14 – 18 CB AcornCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

Whooooo is out there when we are asleep? What goes bump in the night? Delve into the mysterious world of the after dark creatures that live in the forest and prairie. Us-ing our senses and imaginations we discover what happens when the sun goes down. Games and hikes further enhance this adventure.

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ALL ABOUT AMPHIBIANS (AND REPTILES, TOO)8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.July 21 – 25 FFNCCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

How does a frog swallow his food? Can toads swim? How can a snake climb a tree? Is a salamander an amphibian or a reptile? These are a few of the questions you have will answered during this camp. You will discover the differences and similarities between these unique animal groups through interaction with our resident reptiles, chelonians, and amphibians.

OPEN THE DOOR, LET’S EXPLORE8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. July 28 – Aug. 1 CB LodgeCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

There are exciting secrets hidden in nature around Camp Brewster. If you love the idea of trying simple experiments and using science tools, this is the camp for you. Each day you’ll explore a different natural con-cept including simple plant and animal life cycles, and adaptations. Who knows what you will discover!

POND DISCOVERIES8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.Aug. 4 – 8 WLCCost: $110 FF members | $165 non-members

This fun camp will be delving into the underwater world of water tigers, dragonf ly larvae, baby f ish, etc. You will discover the incredible, excit-ing lives of the pond inhabitants. From the microscopic animals to the frogs around the edge…..you will learn about them all. Be ready to get muddy!

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Each session is limited to 16. Participants should bring their lunches. Snacks provided.

CRAZY ABOUT CRITTERS8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.June 2 – 6 CB LodgeCost: $155 FF members | $210 non-members

If you love animals, this is the camp for you! From reptiles & amphibians to mammals, birds, and insects….we will look at all of them up close. Learn how these creatures move, eat, and spend their days. You will have a chance to meet some of our resident educational animals during this informative week.

BOYS AT BREWSTER8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.June 9 – 13 CB LodgeCost: $155 FF members | $210 non-members

Bring your backpack, wear your hiking shoes, and head out to explore the forest and prairies of Camp Brewster. On the trail discover the wilds of the great outdoors. This camp is a perennial favorite; each year features new activities.


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GLORIOUS GIRLS8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.June 9 – 13 FFNCCost: $160 FF members | $215 non-membersNote: Cost includes pottery to paint and take home.

Enjoy a week of hiking, discovering, and exploring the upland forest’s ridge tops and hollows. Get crafty, as this camp includes pottery to paint and take home. Have fun making new friends! HURRY! This camp f ills quickly

A PLANTING WE WILL GO8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.June 16 – 20 FFNCCost: $155 FF members | $210 non-members

If you have a green thumb or just like to get muddy and dirty this is the camp for you. We will study how plants grow and work and then do a little planting ourselves. We will investigate the differences between a forest and a prairie from a plants’ point-of-view. Games and exploring are also included.

WETLAND WONDERS8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*June 23 – 27 WLCCost: $225 FF members | $280 non-members

Here’s an opportunity to jump feet-f irst into the wetlands. Come spend ALL DAY with us as we learn about the water-loving animals that call our marsh and streams home. Meet frogs, turtles, crawdads, and drag-onf lies. Plan to get muddy. Bring your old clothes!

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HABITAT HAVOCJuly 7 -11 CB LodgeCost: $155 FF members | $210 non-members

Everything has to have a habitat but what is a habitat? We will learn about the different habitats found at Camp Brewster. Habitats can be found in all sorts of places from the prairies to under logs in the woods. You will have a chance to explore many of them during this fast-paced week and may meet one of our educational animals.

UP, UP, AND AWAY…..THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.July 14 – 18 WLCCost: $155 FF members | $210 non-members

This camp is back by popular demand. You will love this high-f lying week of birds, bugs, and f lying machines. Using hands-on experiences and experimentation, you will explore the world of wings & f light and then go outside to see the real things.

INSPECT AN INSECT8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*July 21 – 25 CB LodgeCost: $225 FF members | $280 non-members

Head, thorax, abdomen….come explore the world of insects. You will enjoy this exciting ALL Day camp as you learn all about insects, from their life cycles to how they use their senses. You will discover the impor-tant role these fascinating creatures have in the environment.


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OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE SEE…8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.July 28 – Aug. 1 FFNCCost: $155 FF members | $210 non-members

It will be hunter versus hunted during this week of games, activities, and adventures as you learn about the ways of the wild. You will explore food webs, chains, and the adaptations animals and plants use to survive close encounters.

A SAMPLE OF SCIENCE8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.Aug. 4 – 8 CB LodgeCost: $170 members | $225 non-members

This is the camp for a budding scientist! Pique your curiosity through experiments, model-making, and outdoor observations. Equipped with hand lenses and nets you will discover a whole new world of science in the forests and the prairies. The cost of this camp includes a take home Arawak Kit.

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MARSH MUSIC8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*June 2 – 6 WLCCost: $225 members | $280 non-members

From trilling toads to buzzing mosquitoes, the sounds of the wetlands will be the stars of this fun ALL DAY camp. Using their ears and imaginations, campers will have the opportu-nity to explore the marsh from a different perspective. You might even be part of a frog and bird chorus!

TAKE A HIKE8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!* *New this year! Full day!*June 16 – 20 WLCCost: $225 members | $280 non-members

Grab your backpack, put on those hiking shoes, and be prepared for an ALL DAY adventure. While exploring the many f loodplain trails, you will also have an opportunity to sharpen your outdoor skills, and learn about the history of the river and wetlands in Fontenelle Forest.

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SCAT, TRACKS, AND TRAILS 8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.June 23 – 27 CB Lodge Cost: $155 members | $210 non-members

Who goes there? Transform into a detective and search for clues. Each piece of evidence gets you a little closer to the animal that left its calling card. Hey, would you like to know which turkeys leave j-shaped scat?

NATURE’S ENGINEERS8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*JULY 7 - 11 WLCCost: $240 members | $295 non-members

Come and spend the WHOLE DAY with some of nature’s most skilled engineers: beavers and muskrats. This year’s building camp will be held in the wetlands so our campers can go see their work f irst-hand. We will also learn about other nature engineers. Camp cost includes a take-home ARAWAK f ield kit.

SKEETERS, TICKS & FLIES, OH MY!8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.July 14 – 18 CB LodgeCost: $155 members | $210 non-members

If you are interested in the buggy side of life, this is the camp for you. Skeeters, ticks and f lies are everywhere – so let’s learn about them. Some say they’re gross, some say they’re scary, but actually, they are pretty cool! We will spend time exploring the forest and prairie around Camp Brewster in search of them and other weird and wonderful critters.

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GALS IN THE WETLANDS8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.JULY 21 – 25 WLCCost: $160 members | $215 non-members

Spend time mucking in the pond as we dip for macro-invertebrates and search for frogs and tadpoles. Wear your old clothes so we can get up close with these creatures. Hike on trails that lead deep into the wetlands and spend time in a bird blind searching the Great Marsh for wildlife. This camp is very popular so sign-up now. Camp cost includes the cost of pottery and f iring.

GUYS IN THE FOREST8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.July 21 – 25 FFNCCost: $155 members | $210 non-members

It’s back! Guys will enjoy this week of outdoor adventures with new games and activities. Plan on getting grubby as we have lots of outdoor activities planned for this fun week.

TIME TRAVELER8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*Aug. 4 – 8 FFNCCost: $225 members | $280 non-members

Who or what made those bowl-shaped circles found in the forest? Were they really here 800 years ago? What did the houses look like? What happened to them? Who else might have walked in our forest? Come and travel back in time….and into the future during this fun camp!

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Explore more! Canoe longer!! Spend ALL DAY on the Great Marsh!! We are offering children entering 5th & 6th grade in the fall of 2014 a chance to spend more time honing their science skills as they enjoy a week of exciting explorations, activities and games.


CANOEING 101: A BEGINNING… 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*June 9 – 13 WLCCost: $250 members | $305 non-members

Have you always wanted to know how to canoe? This is the camp for you! This canoe camp is especially for campers who have not canoed before or who want a little more practice. Come learn or review the basics of canoeing. You will also spend time exploring the wetlands around the Great Marsh and have a chance to practice team building skills through games and water activities. Plan to get wet & muddy, so wear your old clothes.

ALL DAY ADVENTURE CAMP8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*June 30, July 1 & 2 WLC *3 Days**3 Days*Cost: $135 members | $190 non-members

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Practice outdoor skills and stretch your knowledge during this fun camp. Go on a low ropes challenge course at Gifford Farm taught by their trained instructors. Explore the less travelled trails. Learn to use proper f ishing techniques through catch and release f ishing in the Great Marsh. Practice basic survival skills. Sign up for this popular camp before it is full!

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CANOEING 102: THE NEXT CHAPTER… **NEW****NEW** 8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m. July 7 – 11 WLCCost: $170 members | $225 non-members

This camp will be geared towards campers with canoeing experience. We will explore the wetlands for part of each day from the seat of a canoe so don’t forget your sunscreen and bug spray. Wear old clothes and plan on a great time in the marsh.

ZOMBIE CAMP OR HOW TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD! 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. *New this year! Full day!**New this year! Full day!*July 28 – Aug. 1 WLC Cost: $225 members | $280 non-members

Would you know what to do if the zombies came? How to build a shelter? How to survive? What to eat? Where to go? These and other burning questions will be answered in this super, fun camp! We will practice our survival skills when the zombies (our TNTs) come and take part in the f inal day for a mock battle using water pistols!

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