The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce its Spring Mini Camp program, Creature Chronicles, March 11-15 from 9am to 3pm.
Love learning about nature’s amazing animals through stories? Join BVMNH for their Creature Chronicles day camp as they take exciting adventures through the pages of Eric Carle’s books. Children ages 4 through 12 will explore his iconic stories and bring his world of creatures to life. Discover natural history through interactive lessons, museum specimens, crafts, and more!
Studying science and history helps children learn and understand the world around them. The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History offers children ages 4 through 12 learning opportunities in a safe, fun, and educational setting. Through non-traditional teaching techniques, creative activities, and real Museum artifacts, campers will explore the natural world.
Students may come for one day, several days, or even all five. If you enroll your child for all five sessions, you will receive $10 off for the week. There is also a sibling discount of $2 off each session for each additional child. Before and after camp care is also available for an additional fee of $5 per hour.
Camp Dates and Topics
- Monday, March 11: The Very Quiet Cricket
- Tuesday, March 12: House for Hermit Crab
- Wednesday, March 13: The Foolish Tortoise
- Thursday, March 14: Mister Seahorse
- Friday, March 15: “Slowly...” Said the Sloth
The Museum facilities include classroom areas, a Discovery Room, and a 40 acre park, all used to enhance the learning experience. Museum staff members are experienced educators and classes are organized by age groups. To ensure personalized instruction, classes are kept small, with an educator to student ratio of 1:10. Of course, this means classes fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register! Register online at: www.campscui.active.com.
Regular admission to the Museum’s permanent galleries and traveling exhibit is $5 for adults; $4 for children, students, and seniors. Members and children 3 and younger are free. The Museum, located in the Brazos Center on Briarcrest Drive, is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. For additional information, call (979) 776-2195 or visit www.facebook.com/BrazosValleyMuseumOfNaturalHistory.
