Winter Camp
Upcoming Dates:Dec 11th-12th, 2010
Costs: Children $45 (17 and under) / Adults $60
Length of Time: Camp begins on Saturday morning at 9:30a.m. and goes through Sunday 2:30p.m.
Class Description
Winter in Texas rarely brings us a wonderland of snow but this season does present itself quite differently than our blazing hot summers. How does this alter survival in the woods for us as humans and what about all the wildlife? What do the birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and trees all do to cope with this season? Being a naturalist doesn't stop just because it gets cold outside. It is hard to predict the temperatures that this week-end will present to us, so pack your hat and gloves to come experience the woods in winter.
TOPICS TO INCLUDE :
- Survival Skills
- Shelter
- Fire
- Proper winter clothing
- How to identify trees without leaves
- Ducks (migration, calls, hunting)
- Bird feeders
- Active mammal in winter Beavers, Squirrels
- Holly and Mistletoe
- Plants that provide us food this time of year
- Daddy long legs and Fleas
- Reptiles - where did they go
- First Aid and prevention of Hypothermia & Frost bite
- Winter Constellations
- Dutch Oven cooking
Each camper is asked to bring a sketch book to create or add to an existing nature journal. Please over pack warm clothing and bring a warm sleeping bag (slumber bags won't do.) Other camping gear should include tent, plate, bowl, mug, eating utensils, and your personal lunches. Camp chairs and flashlights are nice to have but are not a necessity.
Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided. Vegetarian Fare Available.
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.
