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         Hibernation Station                                Mini Nature Camp • 6-9 yrs
         Animals have many clever ways to survive the winter; hibernation is just   Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for elementary age children filled with
         one of them. Discover the amazing ways creatures, big and small, stay   fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore
         cozy when it’s cold outside.                       the trails and habitats of the park. Campers should dress for the weather and
        12/31       T   8 am-5 pm     7-13 yrs   NP27212    bring a snack, a water bottle, and a small backpack each day.
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $85    OD: $106.25
                                                             Clever Critters
         Mythical Beasts and Games                           1, 2, 3, what will we see? Grab your detective hats and join us on a quest
         Explore the enchanting environment of the Nature Park, harness your   to follow clues to track down the animals living in the park. Ever wonder
         creativity, and create your own mythical creatures inspired by the plants   what a squirrel or owl does in the forest all day?
         and animals in nature. Then, strategize your own tabletop game set in the   12/23   M   1-4 pm   6-9 yrs   NP27240
         realms crafted from your day’s exploration and discoveries.   Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $38   OD: $47.50
        1/2         Th   8 am-5 pm    7-13 yrs   NP27213
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center    ID/AP: $85    OD: $106.25  Nature’s Crafty Creators
                                                             Creators will keep their cool using natural materials to mimic nature’s
         Frosty Forest                                       artists. Use your favorite selections of clay, stones, sticks and more for 2D
         Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Oregon forests as we hunt for   and 3D masterpieces. Let’s see how nature inspires us to create!
         the oldest and weirdest trees in the Nature Park, hidden animal homes, and   12/27   F   1-4 pm   6-9 yrs   NP27241
         ferns that taste like licorice.                      Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $38   OD: $47.50
        1/3         F   8 am-5 pm     7-13 yrs   NP27214
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $85   OD: $106.25  Grossology
                                                             Get ready for the gooiest, slimiest, and most fantastically gross adventure
        Camp Wild Things • 4-6 yrs                           ever! We’ll explore the park for our favorite messy environments and
        Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore   nature's yuckiest sides—think slime, mud, and all things squishy! Get your
                                                             hands dirty and learn why the grossest stuff is often the most interesting.
        wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and
        adventure make this a good camp for young children. Campers should dress for   12/30-31   M,T   1-4 pm   6-9 yrs   NP27242
        the weather and bring a snack, a water bottle, and a small backpack each day.  Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $76   OD: $95
         Where the Wild Things Are                           Forest Stories
         Learn about the WILDEST creatures in our community! Find out how these   Transform into a magical forest fairy or elf for a day filled with wonder and
         wild things have adapted to survive, no matter what it takes!  whimsy in the woods! Craft your own woodland dwelling or mysterious
                                                             troll cave from the treasures of the forest. Gather under the leafy canopy to
        12/23       M   9 am-12 pm    4-6 yrs   NP27100      hear enchanting riddles, rhymes, and tales. The sky's the limit on our forest
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $38   OD: $47.50  story adventure!
         Winter Wonderland                                  1/2-3       Th,F  1-4 pm      6-9 yrs   NP27243
                                                                                                    OD: $95
                                                                                          ID/AP: $76
                                                              Tualatin Hills Nature Center
         Discover the beauty of the winter season at the nature park. Circle up
         around the “campfire” to hear how our climate and weather changes to
         make a winter wonderland.                          Nature Studies – Teens
        12/27       F   9 am-12 pm    4-6 yrs   NP27101
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $38   OD: $47.50  Nature Photography Workshop
                                                             This immersive experience will empower young shutterbugs to capture the
         Fuzzy Animals                                       enchanting world of nature through their lenses. We will explore artistic
         Discover the different fluffy animals that call the nature park home. Follow   techniques amidst the beauty of the outdoors, learning to frame vibrant
                                                             landscapes, uncover intricate details, and portray the magic of the seasons.
         tracks, listen to stories, and sing songs. We’ll explore creatures with the   Equipment is not required, but bring a smartphone or camera if you have
         warmest winter fur, fluff, and fuzz.
                                                             one!
        12/30-31    M, Tu  9 am-12 pm   4-6 yrs   NP27102
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $76 OD: $95  Fall Landscapes
                                                            10/12       S    4-6 pm       12-16 yrs   NP25300
                                                              Cooper Mountain Nature House
         Silly Geese                                        Forest Perspectives           ID/AP/OD: $20
         Embrace your inner “silly goose”! Join us for a day of fun as we act like   11/9   S   3-5 pm   12-16 yrs   NP25301
         animals in the wildest ways. Crawl on the earth like a salamander, listen   Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $20 OD: $25
         with your big deer ears and play hide-and-seek just like an owl. We’ll learn
         about what makes animals act silly, do funny crafts and sing silly songs.
         This camp is all about being silly!
        1/2-3       Th, F  9 am-12 pm   4-6 yrs   NP27103
         Tualatin Hills Nature Center   ID/AP: $76   OD: $95








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