Summer Ecology Program

For Chi ldren 2017

Mosquito Hill Nature Center N3880 Rogers Road

New London WI 54961 www.mosquitohill.com

Knee-High Naturalists Earth, Sun and Moon 9 openings There’s a huge world out there and much of it is very far away. Join us as we explore and learn about the Earth, Sun and Moon through fun, age appropriate activities that will help everyone understand more about our own planet and outer space. Tuesday-Friday, June 20—23 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon Nature Nuts 6 openings At Mosquito Hill, we’re nuts about nature: furry animals, colorful flowers, tiny critters in the soil and wacky wonders in the water. Come and explore with us and you can be a nature nut too! Tuesday-Friday, June 27—30 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon

Nature Rangers Nature Quest 8 openings Nature Quest is a week-long activity series that uses nature as the game board. This environmental learning game can take many forms depending on the number of players, their imagi-nations and the natural surroundings. Come play in nature with us and learn about all of its treasures and powers that are waiting to be discovered. Tuesday—Friday, July 11—14 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Skins, Skulls & Scat FULL There is so much we can learn about animals by looking at different parts of their bodies and the signs they leave be-hind. Let’s investigate local animals and where they live, what they eat, how they get around and other fascinating facts. Tuesday—Friday, July 18—21 10:00 AM—2:00 PM

Eco-Explorers The Great Outdoors FULL We will learn how to create a primitive shelter, set up a basic tent, build a safe campfire and cook our lunch on it, plan a backpacking trip with proper gear and even take a few big hikes of our own on the property. Let’s get into the great outdoors! Tuesday—Friday, July 25—28 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Ways of Wildlife 6 openings Animals are remarkable. Birds migrate thousands of miles, wood frogs can freeze in Winter without being harmed, and bees beat their wings 190 times per second! This week we’ll learn amazing facts about wildlife at Mosquito Hill and take time to look for these critters in their own habitat. Tuesday—Friday, August 1—4 10:00 AM—2:00 PM

Did you know: children currently spend half as much time outdoors as they did 20 years ago? Research from the Children and Nature Network shows that children who play outside are more physically active, more creative in their play, less aggressive, and exhibit better concentration.

www.childrenandnature.org

Summer Ecology Program

Mosquito Hill Nature Center invites you to register for this year’s Summer Ecology classes. Two sessions are scheduled for each of three

age groups:

Knee-High Naturalists

(4 and 5 year olds)

Nature Rangers

(1st & 2nd grades)

Eco-Explorers

(3rd, 4th & 5th grades)

All programs are held Tuesday-Friday. Knee-High Naturalists meet from 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon each day. Nature Rangers and Eco-Explorers attend from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and must bring a bag lunch. Light snacks and juice are provided for all classes.

The Summer Ecology Program provides fun and educational experiences in the outdoors. Through explorations, crafts, games, and inter-pretive nature walks, children gain knowledge and appreciation of the natural world and a

greater sense of self confidence.

Registration Form Child’s Name:

__________________________________________________ Child’s Age:________________________________________ Parent/Guardian:

__________________________________________________ Complete Mailing

Address: __________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Telephone: ( ______)________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________ Please check the session(s) attending: Knee-High Naturalists: ________ Earth, Sun & Moon, June 20-23

________ Nature Nuts, June 27-30

Nature Rangers: ________ Nature Quest, July 11-14

________ Skin, Skulls & Scat, July 18-21

Eco-Explorers: _______ The Great Outdoors, July 25-28

_______ Ways of Wildlife, August 1-4

Please circle your child’s t-shirt size

XS S M L Adult (2-4) (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) (S, M, L)

Summer Ecology Program Fees* (per four-day class)

Knee-High Naturalists : $55/Friends of Mosquito Hill members,

$60/non-members

Nature Rangers: $65/FOMH members, $70/non-members

Eco-Explorers:

$65/FOMH members, $70/non-members

*All program fees are non refundable.

How To Register

This registration form and full payment are due before May 20, 2017.

Make checks payable to MHNC, mail to:

Mosquito Hill Nature Center

Summer Ecology Program N3880 Rogers Road

New London, WI 54961 Your confirmation and medical forms will be sent after May 20. For assistance, call 920-779-6433 or e-mail Mary at mary.swifka@outagamie.org.