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Nature Programs 503-629-6350

Nature Camps Eco-Engineers
Camp Wild Things Day Off Camp• 4-6 yrs Humans aren't the only ones to build homes. Campers will explore amazing
feats of construction that our animal neighbors accomplish. What can they
Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore do using sticks, stones, mud, plants and other materials? We'll make a few
wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and engineering projects of our own!
adventure make this a good camp for young children. Campers need to dress 11/25 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27205
for the weather and bring a snack, bottle of water and a small backpack each Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
day.
Amazing Amphibians Care of Magical Creatures
Head into the park to search under logs and rocks for our salamander and Hagrid’s assistants will be with us as we discover how owls fly silently,
spiders spin webs, and what makes a newt poisonous – even if it doesn’t
newt friends.
bite! We’ll even cook up some potions of our own. We’ll use our magic
11/11 M 9am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27120 skills to try to find fantastic beasts in the Nature Park!
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $38 OD: $47.50 11/26 Tu 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27206
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
Nature Day-off Camps • 7-13 yrs Rockin’ Volcanoes
Nature Day-off camps are a great way to make new friends and have fun while From mountaintops to caves below, rocks shape our world. We will explore
discovering nature. Expand your knowledge of science, learn about plants and the rock cycle, build our own volcanoes and eat our way through an edible
animals, and hike two to five miles daily. Bring a lunch, drinking water, two geology lesson.
snacks, and a backpack daily. Dress for the weather. Camps are held at the
Tualatin Hills Nature Center. 11/27 W 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27207
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
Wonderful Wetlands
Wear your rainboots and get ready for an adventure. Dive into a day of Nature’s Masterpiece
exploring marshes and ponds, meet some cool creatures that call the Unleash your inner artist with the ultimate nature-inspired art adventure!
wetlands home, and discover why these squishy, splashy places are super Explore the world around us to find art in every leaf, stone, and stream.
important. From big to small, we'll use natural materials like paints, clay, and stones
to create our own 2D and 3D masterpieces. Let's get creative!
10/11 F 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27200
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
12/9 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27208
Newts about the Nature Park Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
Rough-skinned newts are the most poisonous animal in Oregon! Join us as
we explore their home, learn all about their fascinating life cycle, and if luck Winter Break Nature Camps
is on our side, we might even get to meet one up close. Don’t miss out on
this newt-tastic adventure! Nature Explorers Camp • 7-10 yrs
10/25 F 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27201 Nature Explorers Camps are a great way to make new friends and have fun
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25 while discovering nature. Expand your knowledge of science, learn about plants
and animals, and hike two to five miles daily. Bring a lunch, drinking water, two
Creepy, Crawly, Fun! snacks, and a backpack daily. Dress for the weather. Camps are held at the
Enjoy the park as we examine a variety of animal species that scuttle and Tualatin Hills Nature Center.
skitter along the forest floor. Step into the world of these creatures as we
learn about their habits and habitats. (Sign up for the days your child’s Super Egg-citing Birds!
school has conferences.) Get ready for an egg-citing adventure with our feathered friends! Dive into
11/7 Th 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27202A the world of birds as we dissect owl pellets to uncover hidden treasures
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25 and examine real bird specimens. Tune your ears to the symphony of bird
11/14 Th 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27203A calls on a nature walk. Plus, we'll have a blast with bird-themed crafts and
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25 games along the way. Join us for a flapping good time!
12/23 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27209
Mammal Tracks Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
Mammals are a diverse group of animals. Explore the adaptations mammals
use to survive and discover the various habitats where they live. Learn Skywalker Solstice
what mammals live in the park, and head out on the trails to look for their Join us in celebrating one of the shortest days of the year. Strengthen and
tracks! (Sign up for the days your child’s school has conferences.) train your Jedi (or Sith) force by studying the stars above us that light up
our galaxy. We’ll even make our own lightsabers! May the forest be with
11/8 F 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27202B you.
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
11/15 F 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27203B 12/27 F 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27210
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25
Autumn Snapshots Wilderness Survival at the Nature Park
Capture the magic of fall in a natural world painted in red, orange, and Play games and learn some essential skills along the way. We’ll tie knots,
yellow! Join us in the park to practice our nature photography skills and build shelters, learn basic first aid, use a compass, and more! We’ll explore
special frame to showcase your favorite shot of the day. the skills needed to survive in nature!
11/11 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27204 12/30 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27211
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $85 OD: $106.25

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