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Tadpoles
Our Tadpole group is for grades Pre-K and K. (Age 4)
TIME: 9am-12pm
COST: $100 per week
Pre-registration and camp paperwork is required two weeks prior to the start of camp.
DROP OFF/PICK UP: DeWaters Educational Center – 5360 Potter Rd. Burton, MI 48509
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DATE |
THEME |
WEEK 1Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12 |
JUMP INTO SUMMERKick off summer camp with us! Meet fellow campers and challenge yourself to build lifelong connections. During the week we will be exploring the For-Mar trails, meeting new animals, learning camp songs, and playing camp team building games and activities. |
WEEK 3Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26 |
THINGS WITH WINGSButterflies, birds, and bats! Come flutter around For-Mar with us as we discover animals that have wings! During the week we will be exploring the For-Mar trails, meeting new animals, visiting the For-Mar Butterfly House, explore nature art, and playing camp games and activities. |
WEEK 5Monday, August 5 – Friday, August 9 |
SOIL & MUD SCIENTISTWorms, moles, and ants love it… your camper will too! Come stomp around in soil and mud at camp and learn about all of the amazing critters that that lives under your feet! During this week we will be exploring the For-Mar trails, cooking up a treat in the mud kitchen, meeting new animals and playing camp games and activities. |
WHAT TO BRING:
- Backpack
- Closed-toed Shoes
- Extra Snack
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Extra Clothes/Socks/Shoes
- (Optional) Spray Sunscreen & Bug Spray
- Dress to be outside Rain or Shine
PLEASE AVOID BRINGING:
- Electronics or any valuable items not needed for camp.
- For-Mar is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.
SCHEDULE |
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9am – 9:15am | Start Time |
9:15am – 9:45am | Morning Game/Song |
9:45am – 10:15am | Team Building Activity |
10:15am – 10:45am | Snack/Bathroom Break |
10:45am – 11:45am | Themed Activity |
11:45am – Noon | End of Camp Meet Up/Pick Up |
This is a sample schedule and does not reflect field trip days.
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