DAY OFF CAMPS AT IRVINE

YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE SPENDING THEIR DAY OFF FROM SCHOOL WITH IRVINE’S AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS FOR A DAY OF EXPLORATION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY!

Staying local for spring break? Fill your child’s days with nature! LEARN MORE ABOUT SPRING BREAK DAY OFF CAMP below

Participants will be inspired to explore nature as they are led through a day filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts, and more. Irvine Nature Center’s Day Camps are a great option for working families. Drop your child off for a day of nature and fun… while you’re at work getting the job done!

Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Dates: October 3, October 18, November 1, November 5, January 20, January 29, February 17, March 31, April 21
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Price: $110 per day (member* discounts apply – Pacesetter Level and above)
**NEW! Aftercare available until 6PM for an additional $30/day**

Questions? Contact Laura Ferrara at 443-738-9215 or FerraraL@ExploreNature.org 

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DAY OFF CAMP DESCRIPTIONS 2024-25:

Thursday, October 3, 2024 – Fabulous Fall
Friday, October 18, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples of the Chesapeake
Friday, November 1, 2024 – Fossils Rock!
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Natural Artisans
Monday, January 20, 2025 – Wilderness Survival
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – Nature’s Engineers
Monday, February 17, 2025 – Maple Magic

Monday, March 31, 2025 – Terrific Tardigrades 

Monday, April 21, 2025 – Wetland Wonders

Children will become scientists as they explore Irvine’s aquatic habitats to perform water quality tests and record data on the biodiversity found in each habitat. They will analyze their findings to determine the health of the ecosystems found in the wetland ponds and streams of Irvine and discuss how these habitats contribute to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. This hands-on experience will allow students to realize the impact their choices can have on our local environment.

NEW SPRING BREAK CAMP: MONDAY APRIL 14-18, 2025 – ANIMAL CARETAKERs (attend individual days or the full week)

If your child wants to be a veterinarian, zookeeper, or park ranger, then they will love this camp! Our animal care professionals will provide campers with hands-on experience feeding, caring for, and training the many species of injured and imprinted animals that call Irvine home! 

Each day of camp will focus on a different group of animals and how to care for them. 

• Monday, April 14th – Arthropods
• Tuesday, April 15th – Fish
• Wednesday, April 16th – Reptiles & Amphibians – CLASS FULL, JOIN THE WAITLIST
• Thursday, April 17th – Birds
• Friday, April 18th – Mammals

Sign up for individual days or the full week! $495/ week or $110/ single day