Press Release
Register now for summer camps at the Florida Museum of Natural History
March 15, 2010
Media contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
352-273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Children can explore the wonders of caves, prowl with some of the largest cats from across the world, brave the Caribbean Sea’s rich past to learn of its unique culture and much more during summer camps at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Museum member registration begins today (March 15) and general registration begins April 1. Summer camps begin June 14 and are available for students in grades 1-6 for the 2010-2011 school year. Summer field camps are offered for students in grades 5-6, ages 9-11 only. Prices for camps range from $117 to $270 for members and $130 to $300 for non-members.
Morning camps run from 8:30 a.m. to noon and afternoon camps from 1-4:30 p.m. All-day camps and field camps are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Camps provide a challenging and fun environment for children to learn through activities, crafts, literature, museum resources and outdoor exploration.
Registrations are accepted through mail, fax or online and all camps will be filled in the order the registration forms are received. For more information and to register online visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/summer_camps.htm. For more information, call 352-273-2061.
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Florida Museum Summer Camps:
June 14-18
Cave of Wonders (A.M. Camp)
Globtrotters, Africa (P.M. Camp)
June 21-25
Cunning Kitties (A.M. Camp)
Caribbean Breeze (P.M. Camp)
Bio Lab (Field Camp)
June 28 – July 2
Something Scaly (A.M. Camp)
Home, Home on the Range (P.M. Camp)
July 19-23
Flash Fire Forests (A.M. Camp)
Megalodon (P.M. Camp)
Absolutely Aquatic (Field Camp)
July 26-30
Insect Expeditions (A.M. Camp)
Peoples of the Ice (P.M. Camp)
Aug. 2-6
Unsung Heroes (A.M. Camp)
Sprout Science (P.M. Camp)
Zoology (Field Camp)
Aug. 7-9
Ocean Odyssey (A.M. Camp)
The City Life (P.M. Camp)
The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $9.50 for adults ($8 Fla. residents) and $5 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call 352-846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.