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PreK-Kindergarten Graduates
This is a camp all about one of the Nature Center’s most-loved animals- stingrays! Through crafts, games and lots of up-close time with these graceful critters, we’ll discover all of the radical ways of rays!
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Sharks are some of the coolest animals around! In this camp, we’ll “swim” like sharks, feed sharks, and even (gulp!) touch a shark! Through games, crafts and up-close encounters, we’ll sink our teeth into all things shark!
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Animals have all the right moves! Can you walk like a crab, soar like an eagle or glide like a shark? We’ll jump, crawl, slither and run like animals during this active camp!
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Come meet some of the coolest rock stars on the planet- California’s own amazing sea stars! Discover sea stars and other shoreline celebrities up-close as we learn about life in a tide pool.
$42 for 2 days ($38 for members)
Through storytelling and movement, children will learn how animals use their tails to communicate and survive. We’ll even design our own tails to wear home!
$42 for 2 days ($38 for members)
Fish living in schools? Birds living in flocks? Some animals live in families just like you! We’ll explore the many types of animal families and visit with some very special animals along the way.
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Turtles in my Sandbox
June 11-12, 9:00am-12:00pm
July 12-13, 1:30-4:30pm
Eggs buried in the sand, shells as big as a preschooler… What can it be? It’s turtles! We’ll discover these awesome reptiles and learn how cool being cold blooded really is.
$42 for 2 days ($38 for members)
Dive in as we discover fascinating creatures that call the ocean home. From sea horses that grab to sharks that nab we’ll dive in to the big blue.
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Fly in for some feathery fun! We’ll grab binoculars and search for bay divers, learn what it’s like to eat with a beak, make a nest and uncover the mysteries of flight.
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Sniff like a shark, touch like an octopus and hear like a barn owl. As we use our 5 senses, we’ll examine the awesome ways animals use theirs.
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Clownfish and lionfish! Flatfish and eels! Fish come in every color, shape and size you can imagine. We’ll dive into the colorful and scaly world of fish through games, crafts and up-close looks at some finny friends
$63 for 3 days ($57 for members)
Get ready to meet a crowd of crabby critters. We’ll crawl with crabs and lurch with lobsters in a camp that’s all about those crazy crustaceans. It will be more than a pinch of fun!
$42 for 2 days ($38 for members)
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Time to get grubby as we dig into our local soil! We'll plant seeds, press flowers and explore for worms in the compost pile, all while visiting with our local wildlife. Budding gardeners will dig this camp!
$42 for 2 days ($38 for members)
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This camp is all about those radical reptiles! We'll slither with snakes and lounge with lizards as we discover the scaly world of our local reptiles through games, crafts and up-close (and safe!) animal encounters!
$42 for 2 days ($38 for members)
1st & 2nd Grade Graduates
Make a splash as you discover the amazing sea turtles that call the Center and the San Diego Bay home! Do they really live 100 years? Can they grow as big as you? Are they really green? From beak to tail, we’ll discover all things turtle!
* Sea Turtle Splash can be combined with Session 1 of gARTbage 1st-2nd Grade Art Camp to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
Prey animals are built tough for survival! From speed to camouflage we will explore how the animal kingdom tries to NOT get eaten.
* Awesome Armor can be combined with Session 1 of That’s Gross! to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
Come discover the slimy, gooey, dirty and sometimes smelly animals and plants that call the Discovery Center home! From slippery squid to hairy tarantulas and owl pellets to poo – this camp will leave your child saying, “EWWW that’s gross and AWESOME!”
*Session 1 of That’s Gross! can be combined with Awesome Armor to make a full day of camp!
**Session 2 of That’s Gross! can be combined with gARTbage 1st-2nd Grade Art Camp to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
The perfect camp for budding biologists! On Monday we’ll track wildlife and explore life under the microscope. Tuesday we’ll feed sharks and meet baby sea turtles up-close. Wednesday is for the birds as we see what it takes to care for eagles, owls and endangered clapper rails. Being a biologist has never been more fun! (Limit 16 Campers)
$138 for 3 full days ($124 for members)
3rd & 4th Grade Graduates
Make a real splash in a camp that’s all about ocean life! Prepare to dive into a world of sea turtles, sharks, seahorses and more as we discover the amazing marine critters that call San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean home!
*Commotion in the Ocean can be combined with gARTbage 3rd-4th Grade Art Camp to a make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
Sweetwater Marsh is home-sweet-home to amazing plant and animal life, some of which are endangered! We’ll explore the bog, investigate the swamp and slosh around in the slough to discover the secrets of our local marsh wildlife. BYOB- Bring your own BOOTS!
*Marsh Madness can be combined with ¡Tortuga! to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
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Explore the majestic life of las tortugas marinas in this bilingual (English/Spanish) program! From the Mediterranean to Honolulu and Lima to San Diego, sea turtles travel el mundo! Learn about their amazing journeys, their awesome adaptations and how you can help this marine reptile thrive! Because of their international travels, we’ll also learn some Spanish words and phrases throughout the camp!
*¡Tortuga! can be combined with Marsh Madness to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
5th & 6th Grade Graduates
The wild places of California are some of the coolest around! Each day we’ll explore a different habitat to discover the special wildlife that lives there. Whether we dive into ocean life, muck through the marsh or trek the dry uplands, we’ll discover amazing wildlife each step of the way!
*Ecosystem Explorers can be combined with gARTbage 5th-6th Grade Art Camp to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
Teens- 7th-12th Grade Graduates
An unforgettable experience for teens who are interested in a career working with animals! Experience two days in the life of a keeper/aquarist first hand while working behind the scenes with staff biologists. Prepare animal diets, clean enclosures and more while discovering the inner workings of a wildlife facility! (Limit 4 campers)
$135 for 2 full days ($121 for members)
3rd-5th Grade Graduates- G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education Program)
To confirm your child's spot in G.A.T.E. camps, proof of G.A.T.E. certification is required via email or fax to tilli@cvnc.us or 619-409-5910. Registrations made for children that are not G.A.T.E. certified are invalid, and will be charged a processing fee of $10.
What is it like to work with animals? What is being a field biologist all about? How do you feed an octopus, hold a snake, or clean a giant aquarium? This camp is a hands-on opportunity to see what jobs like these are really like. (Limit 10 campers)
*The Apprentice can be combined with Mystery in the Marsh to make a full day of camp!
$199 for 5 days ($179 for members)
Detectives needed! Can you help the Nature Center uncover the culprit of a “murder” in the marsh? It’ll take quick investigation, riddle-unraveling and forensic science to solve this Who-Dun-It! (You can count on the Center’s own helpful critters to provide critical clues along the way!).
* Mystery in the Marsh can be combined with The Apprentice to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
Learn the 411 on animal communication. From squawks and grunts to body language and scent-marking, we’ll decode the weird and wonderful language of wildlife!
* Animal Tweets can be combined with Ecosystem Explorers to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
The wild places of California are some of the coolest around! Each day we’ll explore a different habitat to discover the special wildlife that lives there. Whether we dive into ocean life, muck through the marsh or trek the dry uplands, we’ll discover amazing wildlife each step of the way!
*Ecosystem Explorers can be combined with Animal Tweets to make a full day of camp!
$110 for 5 days ($99 for members)
SUMMER ART CAMPS
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Oil spills in the ocean are devastating, but plastic pollution in the ocean is an oil spill of an even greater magnitude! And this type of “oil spill” comes from all of us, everywhere and every day. In this camp, campers will help artist Angela Hazeltine Pozzi, the creator of the Washed Ashore Exhibit, create a giant, free-standing oil spill plume out of black plastic and other marine debris collected from Pacific beaches. Campers will learn the whole process that goes into creating these amazing sculptures, and take part in sorting, preparing and attaching marine debris to create this new sculpture that will be on exhibit throughout the summer and then become part of the Washed Ashore National Tour! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with an acclaimed artist on this powerful exhibit. (Limit 15 campers)
$192 for 5 days ($174 for members)
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These camps are all about turning trash into treasure! Working with a local professional environmental artist, campers will help create big, three-dimensional murals for the public to view and smaller arts and crafts projects to take home and use! Through the Washed Ashore exhibit, campers will discover how this debris affects the animals that live in the ocean and learn how each of us can help stop the flow of trash into the ocean with simple solutions that begin at home. These art camps are sure to boost the imagination and instill conservation, creativity and respect in each participant! (Limit 15 Campers)
$146 ($131 for Members)
1st-2nd Grade Graduates-
Session 1: June 11-15, 1:00-4:30pm*
* Session 1 can be combined with Sea Turtle Splash to make a full day of camp!
Session 2: July 16-20, 1:00-4:30pm**
**Session 2 can be combined with That’s Gross to make a full day of camp!
3rd-4th Grade Graduates- June 18-22, 1:00-4:30pm**Can be combined with Commotion in the Ocean for a full day of camp!
5th-6th Grade Graduates- July 9-13, 1:00-4:30pm*
*Can be combined with Ecosystem Explorers for a full day of camp!
7th-12th Grade Graduates- July 5-6, 9:00am-4:00pmG.A.T.E.-3rd-5th Grade Graduates- June 25-27, 9:00am-4:00pm
Sign up today for a fun, safe and one-of-a-kind nature experience for your child!
Register Early! Day camp programs are filled on a first paid, first served basis. Registration accepted online, by phone during our regular business hours (619) 409-5908 or in person at the Chula Vista Nature Center, daily 10 am- 5 pm. Full registration must be paid in order to reserve a space. Children who do not meet the age/grade requirements for programs will not be enrolled.
Program Cancelation Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the program start date. For cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the first date of program, an 80% refund will be given. CVNC reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event that CVNC cancels a program, all program fees will be refunded. Programs are held rain or shine.
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