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Elephant Tree Nature
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Camp Description
The Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites your
child to participate in a special summer day camp.
We call it Elephant Tree Nature Camp after a very large, gray, wrinkly-bark European
Beech Tree that the children fondly dubbed the
"Elephant Tree."
Each week of camp is focused around a
nature theme and geared for specific age levels. Camp sessions
are limited to 16-20 children, depending on the age of the group and
are coordinated by a teacher and two assistants.
We strive to make each day an enriching, and
frequently, awe-inspiring event. The program includes hikes and
explorations throughout the Arboretum's 13+ acres of woodlands, meadow,
wildlife habitat, gardens and rolling lawns. Art projects, stories,
games and expert guest-presenters are also introduced to enhance a love
of the outdoors.
To help ensure an enriching experience, the
Arboretum asks that you talk to your child about the special focus of
this day camp. We have found that the happiest campers are those who
enjoy discovering the wonders of nature.
Weekly
Camp Session
Descriptions (Print
Version)
Pre-Kindergarten: 4 & 5 year
olds
Sessions at this age level are two
hours long. Choose either mornings (9:30-11:30 am) or afternoons
(12:30-2:30 pm). Typically these children have not attended a
formalized school yet. Class size is limited to 15 children.
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Crazy for
Critters. Explore the animal world with an up close
and personal look at the critters that call the Arboretum home.
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June 16 - 20
Members: $140; Non-Members: $190
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Rookie Rangers.
Investigate the interplay of plant and animal kingdoms on the
grounds and learn to appreciate the role that we all must have
in their care.
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June 23 - June 27
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Members: $140; Non-Members: $190
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Green Friends. Get
down and dirty as we learn what makes a plant a plant and all
the different ways we depend on them in our daily life.
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June 30 - July 3 (4 day week)
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Members: $120; Non-Members: $150
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Post-Kindergarten: 5 & 6 year
olds
Camp sessions at this age level are from
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Campers for these sessions should have attended
kindergarten. Class size is limited to 20 children.
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Great Green
Web.
Learn about the world as a collection of carefully
interwoven habitats and explore the many different kinds that
exist side-by-side at the Arboretum.
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July 7 - 11
Members: $260; Non-Members: $310
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Wild Discovery.
Take a safari on the grounds of the arboretum and learn about
the native creatures that make their homes and raise their young
here.
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July 14 - 18
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Members: $260; Non-Members: $310
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Green Thumb Gardeners.
Roll up your sleeves and dig in as we explore the world of
green, growing things and the fascinating systems that make them
so special.
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July 21 - 25
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Members: $260; Non-Members: $310
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7 & 8 year olds
Camp sessions at the age level are from
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Typically these campers are true nature lovers
and eager to take their explorations to the next level. Campers for
these sessions should have attended first grade. Class size is
limited to 20 children.
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Seed to Sequoias
Learn why plant are important in the ecosystem and the ways
animals and humans can help them to thrive. Discover the similarities
between the largest and the smallest members of our plant
communities.
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July 28 - August 1
Members: $260; Non-Members: $310
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Insect Detectives.
Learn about the fascinating world of some of the Arboretum's
smallest creatures as we discover the unique characteristics
that make insects and their families so unique in the animal
world.
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August 7 - August 8
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Members: $260; Non-Members: $310
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Print
Version of Weekly Session Descriptions
Schedule
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Pre-Kindergarten 4 & 5 yr olds
9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 12:30-2:30 PM
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Session 1: June 16 - 20
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Crazy for Critters
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Session 2: June 23 - 27
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Rookie Rangers
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Session 3: June 30-July 3
(4 day session)
No camp on July 4.
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Green Friends
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Post-Kindergarten 5 & 6 yr olds
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Session 4: July 7 - July 11
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Great Green Web
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Session 5: July 14 - July 18
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Wild Discovery
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Session 6: July 21 - July 25
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Green Thumb Gardeners
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7 & 8 yr olds
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Session 7: July 28 - August 1
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Seeds to Sequoias
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Session 8: August 4 - 8
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Insect Detectives
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Registration
Information
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Registration Dates
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In-person Family Level Members |
Saturday, February 9: 9 am - 11 am
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Mail-In & Non-Members
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Begins Monday, February 11
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Elephant Tree Nature Camp is open to
all members of the community. However RRA members can register
early and at a discounted rate.
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RRA Family Level Members (or above) can
register in-person on Saturday, February 9, in advance of general
registration.
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Memberships can be purchased or renewed
at the time of registration.
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Memberships must be current at the time
of registration and valid through the last day of camp.
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During in-person registration, members
can register only their own immediate family members, not friends
and/or neighbors' children.
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If you wish to take advantage of
in-person registration, but cannot be present, someone else can register
your child, as long as they are not registering their own or anyone
else's children at the same time.
REFUND
POLICY
Please make your choices
carefully. Should your plants change and you wish to
withdraw your children, our refund policy is as follows:
Your camp fees, less a $50 administrative fee per child, per session, will
be refunded only if the request is received prior to May 1st and the
vacated space(s) can be filled from the waiting list. If the
cancellation occurs after May 1st or your space(s) cannot be filled,
there is no refund.
Registration forms can be down loaded here.
Either bring your registration form into the office or mail to RRA, 165
Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901. For additional information, call
(908) 273-8787.
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