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Camp Discovery 2010

A Watershed Ecology Center Summer Science Program

Registration begins February 1, 2010

For Camp Discovery 2010 Brochure click here  
For Camp Discovery 2010 Registration click here 

"The Daily Buzz"
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Dates:  June 14-June 18
Ages: 4-7 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $60.00
Location:  Lost Acres

"Buggy anatomy, adaptations, and insect lifecycles are just a few topics this camps explores. See brochure for full details.

"Good to be Green"
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Dates:  June 7-June 11
Ages:  4-7 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $60.00
Location:  Lost Acres

Turtles, frogs, and snakes, oh my!  Students will enjoy looking for turtles and frogs in the woods.  Science lessons include lifecycles, habitiats, and comparative anatomy.  See brochure for full details.

"On the High Seas"
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Dates:  June 21-June 25
Ages:  4-7 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $60.00
Location:  Hatcher Garden

Ahoy Captain!  come learn about pirates of NC and SC, and plunder knowledge from the deep sea.  We will learn about giant squid, octopi, sharks, whales, sea turtles, and other marine animals.  See brochure for full details.

"Introduction to Nature Photography"
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Dates:  July 12-July 16
Ages:  8-12 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost:  $55
Location:  Hatcher Garden

Campers are introduced to the basics of nature photography.  See brochure for full details.

"Stayin' Alive"

Dates:  July 12-July 16
Ages:  7-12 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $70
Location:  Lost Acres

If you were lost in the wilderness could you stay alive?!  Come join us and learn the tools of survival (or at least some great camping techniques).  See brochure for full details.

"Bumps in the Night"

Dates:  July 19-July 23
Ages: 4-7 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost:  $60
Location:  Hatcher Garden

Students study nocturnal animals and use their five senses in this camp.  See brochure for full details!

"Mad Lab"
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Dates:  July 19-July 23
Ages:  8-12 years
Times:  9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $70.00
Location:  USC Upstate Science Lab

Held at the University's lab, students will gain a love and understanding of science as they complete daily experiments.  Those who loved Extreme Science last year will want to return for this session!  See brochure for full details.


 

 

Director
Jack Turner

WEC Program Coordinator
Carol J. D. Broadus

Contact us
USC Upstate
Watershed Ecology Center
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-5728
E-mail us

Check out our Science Club!!
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