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Camp registration begins on January 28, 2013. To register for camps at the Earth Discovery Center please call 327-7148, and for camps at the Ornithology Center please call 327-2473. All camps are student-only camps, parents are welcome to enjoy the park and facility. Siblings are not allowed unless they are registered and of the same age group. Camps fill up fast so register early! SCROLL DOWN ON THIS PAGE for more information about camps at the Earth Discovery Center and Ornithology Center. (For information on other Indy Parks Daycamps, please visit indy.gov/parks or call 317-327-PARK for more information. All campers except those attending 3-5 year-old camps need to bring a sack lunch with them each day. All campers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and extra old clothes every day. Gate fee for Eagle Creek Park is waived for registered campers - you will receive a gate pass in the mail. 2013 Daycamp InformationIf you are already registered for one of the daycamps, registration forms will be sent to you in the mail before camp begins, along with a camp schedule, gate passes for entry into Eagle Creek Park, and any special instructions for your camp. The forms should be filled out and mailed to:
Eagle Creek Earth Discovery Center
5901 Delong Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 45254
attn. Andrea Hopper
If for some reason you do not receive your enrollment forms, or you do not have time to mail them back, you may fill them out on the first day of camp. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Hopper at 327-1197, or andrea.hopper@indy.gov
Printable Eagle Creek Daycamp BrochureOrnithology Center CampsAre you ready to take your bird watching to the next level? This weeklong class will allow you to study birds up close and in depth. Birding skills will be developed through hikes and outdoor observation, hands-on activities, handouts, and study of the Ornithology Center's exhibits. Topics include: bird ID, birding by ear, attracting birds to your backyard habitat, binocular and field guide use, bird biology, migration, conservation, raptors, Indiana owls and owl pellets, drawing birds, notebook/journal entry, how to help birds through local projects and bird counts, and much more. For more information or to register for the Ornithology Center Camps, please call the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center at 317-327-2473.
Beginning Birdwatchers
June 3-7, 2013 Ages 6-8 9a.m.-12p.m. Cost $60 Young Birders Field Study Week Intermediate
Session 1 June 17-21, 2013 Session 2 July 15-19, 2013 Ages 9-11 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $125 Young Birders Field Study Week Advanced
Session 1 June 24-28, 2013 Session 2 July 8-12, 2013 Ages 12-15 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $125 Camps for ages 3-5
Happy Hikers
May 28-31, 2013 Awaken and build upon your child’s natural curiosity for nature in this camp. Whether it is feeling soft leaves, smelling bark, or looking for birds in the trees, campers will use their senses as we happily hike! AM Class Ages 3-5 9a.m.-10:30a.m. Cost $40 PM Class Ages 3-5 2p.m.-3:30p.m. Cost $40 Puddle Jumpers
June 17-21, 2013 In this camp we will be visiting wetlands to find a fascinating world inhabited by an array of unusual creatures. We will meet these creatures in their habitats and learn about their lives through some fun games and crafts too! AM Class Ages 3-5 9a.m.-10:30a.m. Cost $45 PM Class Ages 3-5 2p.m.-3:30p.m. Cost $45 Animal Explorers
July 22-26 It's a WILD time at the Earth Discovery Center! Each day we will have a different group of animals to explore, and different hands-on ways of exploring them. This camp has it all, from scat to scales! AM Class Ages 3-5 9a.m.-10:30a.m. Cost $45 PM Class Ages 3-5 2p.m.-3:30p.m. Cost $45 Camps for ages 6-7Trail Travelers
Young Naturalist
July 22-26, 2013 It's time to hit the trail for some adventure! Earn your Jr. Naturalist certificate in this camp as we explore Eagle Creek's forests, wetlands, and prairies and learn about the ecology of Indiana. In this camp we will be exploring the park's nooks and crannies, everything from the cabin to the cove! Make sure students wear good walking shoes. Ages 6-7 11a.m.-4p.m. Cost $85 Camps for ages 7-9
Eagle Creek Explorations Down and Dirty Camp
June 24-28, 2013 Discover an exciting world hidden under a fallen log, wade through the waters in the creek, look under the rocks, and explore some of the dirtiest places in Eagle Creek Park, all in the name of natural science! This camp promises some very dirty days, so don't forget your extra clothes and shoes! Ages 7-9 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $115 Strive to Survive I
July 8-12, 2013 This is a hands-on, fun-filled week of camp. Learn various survival techniques and wilderness tips to help you on your next outdoor adventure! We will be using compasses, putting up tents, finding wild edibles, and so much more! Ages 7-9 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $115 Camps for ages 9-11
Eco-Excursion
June 10-14, 2013 This camp will be a week of excursions from a compass course to knot tying. Participants will conduct field studies in a variety of different wildlife habitats. Make sure to send students in old clothes and shoes they can hike in! Ages 9-11 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $115 Fish Camp 101
July 1-5, 2013 How do I tie a good fishing knot? How do I prepare a fish after I've caught it? What kind of fish can I catch in Indiana? All these questions and more will be answered, and each day will involve learning new skills and testing them out on the water. All equipment is provided and all levels of experience are welcome! There will be no camp on Thursday the 4th. Ages 9-11 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $90 Strive to Survive II
July 15-19, 2013
This camp will be just like the Strive to Survive I camp for the 7-9 year-olds only more in depth, with longer hikes. And of course, we will be sending them home a bit more messy! This is one outdoor adventure you don’t want to miss! Ages 9-11 9a.m.-4p.m. Cost $115
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