Tadpoles

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Open 9:00am – 5:00pm

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8am – Sunset Daily

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For-Mar is a pet and smoke-free facility.

Site Key

Our Tadpole group is ages 5-6

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

DATE	THEME
WEEK 1 Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20	Into the Wild: Summer Kick-off Kick-off the summer with an exciting adventure into the great outdoors! Campers will hike, meet live animals, explore our mud pit, and connect with nature through team-building games and eco-friendly crafts. It’s the perfect start to a summer of exploration and fun!

WEEK 3 Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11	Animal Encounters Get up close and personal with For-Mar’s Animal Ambassadors in this action-packed week! Campers will learn about the animals in their own backyard and what makes them unique. Join us on a wild adventure that will spark curiosity about the creatures that share our habitats.

WEEK 5 Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25	Water Adventures Get ready for a week full of water adventures! Dive into the world of water, where you’ll discover hidden aquatic creatures from For-Mar’s ponds and learn all about the amazing life that thrives underwater. With fun-filled activities, you’ll make a splash while learning why water is so important to the planet and all the creatures who depend on it.
WEEK 7 Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8	Digging Deep: Mud Week Embrace the mess with a week dedicated to all things mud! Campers will leap into nature’s messy wonders, from creating muddy art to exploring the importance of soil and ecosystems. It’s a fun, hands-on way to learn about the environment from the ground up!

Backpack
Refillable water bottle
Sack Lunch (for Owlets and Eagles only, there is NOT a refrigerator available so please plan accordingly)
Snacks x 2
Sun hat / baseball hat
Properly fitting, closed-toe shoes
Spare clothes (extra set of socks, pants, underwear, and t-shirt)
Raincoat or poncho
Water shoes and/or mud boots
Spray Sunscreen and/or Bug spray (optional)
Hand sanitizer (they will have access to a bathroom and our hand sanitizer)
*Dress to be outside rain or shine.

Flip flops
Dress up clothes/costumes
Clothing that needs to stay “‘clean”
Electronics and/or valuable items (game devices, tablets, cell phones, etc.)
Any valuables including cell phones (staff will have phones on their person if needed)
If phones are brought to camp, they need to be stored in a sealed bag in the camper’s backpack.
Toys from home
Weapons, including pocketknives and/or multi-tools.
Drugs, vapes, and/or alcohol.

PLEASE LABEL ALL OF YOUR CAMPER’S GEAR. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED ITEMS.

*Any lost/found items will be placed in the lost and found. Please be sure to check this at the end of each day/week.