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Nature Explorers

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Group of children with adults, outdoors, buckets and nets, likely on a nature exploration or educational trip.
Children playing in a creek, with adults supervising in the background. Outdoor fun on a sunny day.
A group of children playing outside, some with towels, in a natural, wooded environment.
Three smiling people in matching "Nature Explorers" shirts, indoors, self-taken photo. Image is upside-down.
A group of children with an adult, standing in a stream, surrounded by trees.
An adult shows a stick insect to children indoors, fostering engagement and curiosity.
Group of children smiling outdoors, likely on a hike or excursion, with a stroller in the foreground. #kids #nature #outdoorfun
A teacher is reading a book to young children sitting on a classroom rug, surrounded by cubbies and kid-sized furniture.
A group of children with colorful scarves having fun outdoors near picnic tables in a park.
Four children walking on a gravel path, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
Two children painting crafts outdoors, with a palette, brush, and colorful paints.
May contain: floor, adult, male, man, person, clothing, footwear, shoe, child, female, girl, boy, hat, accessories, glasses, flooring, shorts, chair, furniture, people, animal, reptile, sea life, turtle, sandal, desk, table, home decor, and rug
Group of children with adults, outdoors, buckets and nets, likely on a nature exploration or educational trip.
Children playing in a creek, with adults supervising in the background. Outdoor fun on a sunny day.

Join us for an adventurous outdoor experience designed just for younger kiddos! Nature explorers will enjoy up-close animal visits at our Living Animal Museum, explore beautiful Bidwell Park with daily nature walks, and splash in the creek. The day will include games, yoga, crafts, sign language, stories, and songs all about nature and each week has a different theme! Campers must be fully potty trained and able to make transitions easily.

  • One (1) Nature Explorers shirt is included for the summer and can be worn as preferred. We encourage campers to wear shirts on Mondays and Fridays! Additional shirts can be purchased at the CARD Office for $10.  
  • Our main camp programs and activities run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  Campers should be dropped off by 9:30 AM. Pick up times are between 12:30 and 1 PM.

Instructor: Ellen Flasch
Location: Chico Creek Nature Center

Ages: 3-5
Fee: $158

Course #13376
Mon - Fri | 7/15 - 7/19 Register Online

Course #13377
Mon - Fri | 7/22 - 7/26 Register Online

Course #13378
Mon - Fri | 7/29 - 8/2 Register Online