Nature Detectives

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Monday, August 1, 2022 through Friday, August 5, 2022 — 9 am - 3:30 pm

In Person

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Who or What Is Wreaking Havoc in Our Gardens?

Our young Nature Detectives learn a variety of green and growing lessons as they trail a "Mixed-up Gardener" who does everything in the garden exactly the wrong way.

Designed by elementary education and horticulture specialists, this active, outdoor curriculum gives campers the satisfaction and confidence that comes from solving problems with their newly acquired knowledge.

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Have a Nature Detective from a previous year? No worries, curriculum is on a three-year rotation to allow campers to attend multiple years without repeating activities!

Campers bring a bagged lunch and snack from home.

Camp registration will be limited to 15 campers. Campers will be required to follow NC State University Community Standards.

Early Camp Drop-off

Early Camp Drop-off from 8 am to 9 am will be offered for an additional fee of $50.00. The minimum enrollment needed to offer this extended time is 4 campers. To enroll, add Early Camp Drop-off to your camp registration in the cart when registering for camp in the Reporter registration system.

Other Camps for Rising 1st Through 3rd Graders

Want more time in the garden this summer? Check out these camps for your camper:

Note: This week of Nature Detectives camp will be the same activities as the Nature Detectives camp in June. Please do not enroll your camper in both weeks.