Summer Camps
Dive into the sciences this summer and investigate natural history through activities and hands-on exploration. Examine fossils, discover ancient cultures and meet some of the most interesting members of the animal kingdom.
Classes are designed for students enrolled in grades 1-6 for the 2013-2014 school year. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call 352-273-2061.
| Sessions | Camp Times | Members | Non-members |
|---|
| Morning (AM) | 8:30 a.m.-noon | $115 | $125 |
| Afternoon (PM) | 1-4:30 p.m. | $115 | $125 |
| All Day (Best Value!) | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $220 | $245 |
| Field Camps (FC:All Day) | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $265 | $295 |
- Drop-off for the morning and full-day sessions is 8-8:30 a.m.
- Pickup for the morning session is noon-12:30 p.m.
- Drop-off for the afternoon session is 12:30-1 p.m.
- Pickup for the afternoon and full-day sessions is 4:30-5 p.m.
How to Register
Registration for each camp closes the Thursday prior to the start of that camp. Registrations will be accepted by mail, fax or online only. Classes will be filled in the order that registrations are received. You will be notified if your first choice(s) are not available. Confirmation letters will be mailed two weeks from receipt of registration.
Register Online or Download a Registration Form
JUNE 10-14
Paleontology Rocks! (AM 1)
Discover life that roamed the earth long ago! Explore ancient Florida and learn about being a paleontologist. [Grades 1-2 FULL. Waitlist available.]
Butterflies (PM 1)
The Florida Museum is home to one of the world’s largest Lepidoptera collections! Investigate butterfly life cycles, their role as pollinators and
how they see the world around them,
while learning how and why
collections are made. [Grades 1-2 FULL. Waitlist available.]
JUNE 17-21
Out of this World! (AM 2)
Reach for the stars! Discover planets, stars and other celestial bodies as you learn more about the science behind astronomy and the technology used to explore the universe.
Rain Forest Stories (PM 2)
Rain forests are richer in life than any other habitat in the world. Explore stories about tropical rain forests and the many plants, people and other animals living there. Find out about the importance of rain forests and how they impact people around the world.
JUNE 24-28
Rowdy Reptiles (AM 3)
Not all reptiles are "Gators." Uncover a diverse nation including snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodilians. Become a fan and cheer them into the future! [Grades 1-2 FULL. Waitlist available.]
Music of the Night (PM 3)
We hear their songs and see their signs but who
are these phantoms of the night? Experience the nocturnal world by learning about owl eyes, bat sonar and other adaptations that allow these creatures to survive in the dark.
Nature Photography (FC1) (All Day)
Photography is a wonderful way to see nature in a new light. Learn basic photography skills that will help you take amazing photos anywhere, including your backyard. Note: Students provide their own digital cameras.
JULY 8-12
Mammal Mania (AM 4)
From bats to cats and shrews to whales, mammals are marvelous and diverse! Compare characteristics, behaviors and adaptations of mammals native to Florida and around the world.
Engineering Exploration (PM 4)
Do you love to design, create, imagine and invent? Do you want to build gigantic structures or dream of designing rockets and robots? Delve into engineering and learn about the many different ways our world is built. [Grades 1-2, 3-4 FULL. Waitlist available.]
JULY 15-19
Animal Behavior (AM 5)
Why does your cat do that? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Here is a chance to uncover why animals act the way they do and how it helps them survive. [Grades 1-2 FULL. Waitlist available.]
Can You Believe Your Eyes? (PM 5)
Can you trust your senses? Investigate the world
of illusion from mirages to stage magicians and camouflage to mimicry. Will you be able to spot what is real and what is not?
JULY 22-26
Get A Clue! (AM 6)
Do you want to be a crime scene investigator? From a kitchen accident to a crime scene, learn how to gather and preserve clues and find out how science helps solve mysteries.
Resource Rangers! (PM 6)
Natural resources affect everything from how we cool and heat our homes to where we love to swim. Become a "resource ranger" and investigate renewable and nonrenewable resources in your backyard and beyond!
Nature Technology: Tools and Textiles (FC2) (All Day)
How did people make tools before metal was available? In the days before grocery stores and shopping malls, how did people obtain food and make clothes? Participate in this hands-on camp and discover how to make everyday objects needed for survival.
JULY 29-AUG 2
Oceans and Coral Reefs (AM 7)
Take a virtual undersea tour and dive into another world. From clownfish and eels to sea stars and anemones, discover the mysteries of coral reefs and the ocean's deepest secrets! Explore the depths of the salty sea and life below the surface.
Cave of Wonders (PM 7)
Over millions of years, water and wind can shape stone into vast caverns. Crawl into the belly of the earth to uncover cave secrets of the past and the strange animals that live in the dark.
Important Information
- Students should dress for outdoor activities and full-day students should bring a sack lunch.
- During field camps, students are transported by trained staff members in a Museum van.
- Limited scholarships are available. Please call 352-273-2061 for more information.
- Registrations will be accepted by mail, fax, or online.
- Camps will be filled in the order registration forms are received.
- Confirmation letters will be mailed two weeks from receipt of registration.
- Waiting lists are available.
- A refund (minus a $25 administrative fee per child, per class) will be issued if written cancellation is received no less than 10 working days prior to the beginning of a class.
Sponsor a Smile!
Help a deserving child in our community attend a Museum program. Camps create lasting friendships and memories through hands-on, minds-on activities and exploration. The Florida Museum offers scholarships for children in need. These scholarships are funded by donations from Members, volunteers and Museum friends like you!
To make a donation and enrich the life of a child in our community, contact Tiffany Ireland at tireland@flmnh.ufl.edu or 352-273-2061.
More information on how you can support worthwhile programs at the Florida Museum.
Want to SAVE on summer camps? JOIN the Museum! Remember: Membership does NOT guarantee space in summer camps.
Museum programs and activities are sponsored in part by the Florida Museum Associates Board.
Disclaimer: The Florida Museum of Natural History does not consider itself to be nor hold itself out as a dependent care center for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code.
