Wildlife Camp
Upcoming Dates: May 1st-2nd, Oct 2ed-3rd 2010
Costs: Children $45 (17 and under) / Adults $60
Length of Time: Camp begins on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and goes through Sunday 2:30p.m.
Class Description
When you are walking in the woods, and then happen to see any kind of wildlife, your heart seams to bust with joy and excitement. This camp will be a study on the two legged, four legged and the six legged creatures that are in our area of North Texas.
Topics to be covered:
- Learn about each of Texas' Wildlife symbols
- Be able to identify the cautions in the woods (plant & animals)
- Investigate what animals eat, where they live, how they communicate
- Recognize various kinds of animal tracks
- Identify plants and learn their values
- Explore birds and their habitat
- Pond Fishing
- Classify living things
- Understand the laws that protect wildlife
- Learn how chemical effect the ecosystem
Each camper will need to bring a sketch book to create or add to an existing nature journal plus pencils, and any fishing gear that they have. Bring your own camping gear ie, tent, sleeping bag, plate, bowl, mug, eating utensils, and lunches. Dinner Saturday night and Breakfast Sunday will be provided. Vegetarian Fare Available. Camp chairs and flashlights are optional but nice to have. We have a swimming pond and outdoor showers, so bring provisions if you plan to take part in these.
NOTE: This class meets requirements for
- Girl Scouts both Junior and Cadette & Senior Wildlife
- Boy Scouts will work on the following merit badges, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Mammal Study, Fishing, Bird Study, Nature (let us know which ones you are working on and we will help you.)
- Brownie Girl Scouts Try-It Watching wildlife - ***Younger scouts not coming as a troop must have a parent in attendance.
We have a swimming pond, so bring provisions to enjoy.
NOTE : All classes have a minimum number of registrants to make or sorry to say it will be cancelled. So bring your friends and tell everyone you know. Some classes are listed but are not currently on the schedule for the upcoming year. If your group has an interest we can schedule a date for you.
Large Family Rates are available.
Scout and other large groups of 12 or more are eligible for a group discount, contact us for more information.
