Discovery Day Camp 2008
26 years of Discovery
1982-2008
Tuition
$120.00 Per Week-long, Full-day Session for TNI Members
$130.00 for Non-Members (Become a member)
*Fee includes a Required $25.00 non-refundable registration deposit*
$75.00 Per Week-long, Half-day Pre-K & Kindergarten Sessions for TNI Members
$85.00 for Non-Members (Become a member)
*Fee includes a Required $25.00 non-refundable registration deposit*
Registration
Registration Day
March 15, 2008
Talahi Lodge
9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
If you can't come on Registration Day, you may call (618) 466-9930 beginning March 18, 2008 and request that a registration form be mailed to you. You may also go to our website on March 18, 2008 to download a registration form and mail it to us. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for registration. The deposit will be deducted from the final tuition. When your registration form and deposit are received, we will mail you a Camp Information Packet containing daily schedules.
Camp Descriptions
Pre-K
DO YOUR EARS HANG LOW?
June 2-6, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Campers will learn that we can compare their eyes, ears, noses, touch and taste with animals as they journey on a Sensory Safari. Children will investigate and become aware of their five senses as we explore the TNI property. A Magician is visiting this week and will enchant campers with nature magic. Parents are invited to Friday's "Sense-sational" Sensory Fair luncheon.
Kindergarten
The Greatest Show on Earth
June 9-13, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us under the Big Top where we will be learning about the Earth inside and out. The Ringmaster from Mad Science will take us on a journey through fire, water and air to experience the natural elements that make up our earth. We will clown around the preserves in search of flying trapeze artists (insects), a worm tamer, a juggling roly-poly, a "snake charmer" and meet some "fun-gi's". Campers will put on an Animal Parade for families at Talahi Lodge Friday at the Earthly Eatery.
First and second grade
Creek Stompin'
June 16-20, 2008 (Closed!) OR July 14-18, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This camp is an introduction to the water cycle by exploring aquatic ecosystems, including the living organisms and nonliving surroundings. Campers participate through observation and hands-on activities on a creek stompin' experiences (hikes), use a water scope to explore our pond, make some "mud" animal tracks, learn to identify invertebrates and participate in a stream clean up. Midweek we will be visited by a Fish Biologist and some of our river friends. Camper Families come dine Friday at our Big Muddy Diner.
Third and Fourth grade
HI, FI, FO, FUN!
June 23-27, 2008 (Closed!) OR July 21-25, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
We will be learning the chemistry of nature as we learn about being an environmental chemist this week. We will discover what are H2O, CO2, and C6H12O6 and why these are some of the most important common compounds of elements we need to live. Our Mad Science visitor will take the mystery out of "che-mystery". We will take hikes to collect natural elements and decipher their secrets. Discover the fun in making reactions and creating your very own rubber from trees, indigo dye and soap from plants living on the property and banana, orange and wintergreen aromas. Meet us at our casa for the Friday's Family Fiesta.
Fifth and sixth grade
Eight is Enough!
July 7-11, 2008 (Closed!) — Campout July 10
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-W /
8:30 a.m. Thursday to 10:00 a.m. Friday
Campers, do these things make you go EEWWW? We are learning about spiders, ticks, snakes, poisonous plants, mosquitoes and stinging insects all week long. We shall learn how to protect ourselves and respect these nuisances that live on the property. Campers will get up close and personal with the eight-legged creatures as well as the legless. We will be visited by World Bird Sanctuary and our scaly friends and help us understand their roles in the environment. On campout night, campers and families will enjoy a Family Frightful Feast.
Registration closed for this camp.
We look forward to seeing you and having a great time!