Nature, Science & Technology
ArtSpace Charter School Robotics Camp
2030 U.S. Hwy 70, Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • steve.lipe@artspacecharter.org
Join the 2015 ArtSpace Robotics Camp for an exciting challenge in robotics programming! This weeklong camp offers an intensive, hands-on experience in robotics, ranging from simple machines to complex robots. Participants will experience fun challenges through a series of scenarios providing many opportunities to discover and expand their understanding and knowledge of the world of robotics, including design and function, gears and pneumatics, and programming and problem-solving. Campers will need to provide their own snacks and lunches. There is no before- or after-care provided, so camp is only from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants are signed in and out by a caregiver, so prompt drop-off and pickup are greatly appreciated.
Coed • Ages 11-14 • Daily • Full-day • July 27-31
Asheville Parks and Recreation Wilderness Wednesdays
498 Azalea Road, Asheville • 259-5773 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • kperez@ashevillenc.gov
Explore, discover and learn! Come discover the great outdoors. Toddlers will experience hands-on environmental education and wilderness activities. Space is limited to 15. Camp will be at Azalea Park Picnic Shelter 3, 11 a.m.-noon. Fee: $20. City of Asheville residents receive a $5 discount.
Coed • Ages 1-5 • Monthly • Half-day • July 8, 15, 22 and 29
Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Camps
Various locations • 606-4827 • bricks4kidz.com/asheville • wland@bricks4kidz.com • facebook.com/Bricks4KidzAsheville
Bricks 4 Kidz offers Lego-based camps all summer! Camps are held in several locations and run either from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. You may sign up for one, or register for both, stay and eat lunch/play with a teacher. Themes include minecraft, Star Wars, Pokemon, robotics, moviemaking and more!
Coed • Ages 6-14 • Weekly • Half-day/Full-day • June 15-Aug. 14
Camp Muddy Sneakers
P.O. box 146, Brevard 28712 • 862-5560 • campmuddysneakers.org • info@campmuddysneakers.org • facebook.com/muddysneakers
Camp Muddy Sneakers is an exciting day camp in WNC that seeks to educate campers on the natural world through hands-on exploration! Our day camps are focused on getting kids outdoors to inspire curiosity, connect with nature, stay active and cultivate a sense of stewardship. We offer weeklong, full-day sessions for rising fourth- through seventh-graders (Trail Blazers) and weeklong, half-day sessions for rising first- through third-graders (Nature Explorers).
Coed • Ages 6-13 • Weekly • Half-day/Full-day • June 15-Aug. 14
Firefly Gathering Kids Camp
715 N. Fork Road, Barnardsville • 777-8777 • fireflygathering.org • aprilstolarz@gmail.com
We aim to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity in kids by building a greater connection to self, others and nature. Our kids program provides a comprehensive learning experience using the 8 Shields cultural mentoring model, which follows the cardinal directions to deepen connections with nature and one another. Primitive-skills instructors teach morning and afternoon classes. The program is part of the Firefly Gathering, the premier primitive- and natural-skills gathering in the country. In between classes there will be plenty of time to experience the fun and magical communal-tribe experience of swimming, music, dancing, active games, playing in the creek and more.
Coed • Ages 8-12 • Daily • Overnight/Full-day • June 25-28
Forest Floor Wilderness Programs Run Wild! Summer Camps
79 Maney Branch Road, Weaverville • 321-536-5615 • ontheforestfloor.org • forestfloorwp@gmail.com • facebook.com/ForestFloorWildernessPrograms
Our trained nature-connection mentors will inspire your child to fully engage with the natural world. With our low child-to-instructor ratio, we will ignite their innate curiosity about nature and then stoke that ember as they become fully alive through their rich connection to the Earth and its myriad denizens. Our curriculum includes outdoor safety and awareness, animal tracking, edible and medicinal wild plants, wilderness survival skills, bird language, ancient crafts, ecology, community and self-discovery.
Coed • Ages 6-12 • Weekly • Overnight/Full-day • June 15-July 31
Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont Discovery, Exploration and Science Camp
9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN 37882 • 865-448-6709 • gsmit.org • heather@gsmit.org • facebook.com/GSMITremont • @GSMITremont
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont hosts overnight discovery, exploration and science camps for ages 9-17. Located inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tremont Institute uses this 500,000-acre classroom to provide transformative experiences that awaken the senses and encourage action. We create space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. New this year: Firefly Camp Overnight for the wee ones (ages 5-8). Our dormitory houses 135, and a kitchen staff provides hot meals and snacks. The institute operates year-round, serving school groups, summer campers and adults.
Coed • Ages 5-17 • Other • Overnight/Full-day • June 8-July 23
RiverLink RiverCamp
170 Lyman St., Asheville • 252-8474 • riverlink.org/learn/education-programs/summer-camps • education@riverlink.org
Our summer camp is for students interested in exploring all that WNC’s rivers have to offer. Typical activities include tubing, swimming, rafting, environmental education lessons, wildlife biology, nature journals and art crafts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Coed • Ages 9-14 • Weekly • Full-day • Session 1 (rising third- to fifth-graders): June 15-19; Session 2 (rising sixth-eighth): June 22-26; Session 3 (rising third-fifth): July 13-17; Session 4 (rising third-fifth): July 20-24
WNC Nature Center Overnight Delight
75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville • 259-8082 • wncnaturecenter.com/Education/SummerCamps.aspx • kmastin@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
We present an evening of crafts, activities, a wolf-howling program and bonfire storytelling right on the grounds. Pitch a tent or stay in the Appalachian Station, and let us do the rest! Evening snacks with a continental breakfast. Any grade level and all family members welcome! Thursday 7 p.m.-Friday 10 a.m. $35/person ($5 discount for Friends of the WNCNC members).
Coed • Ages 3-99 • Other • Overnight/Full-day • Aug. 6-7
WNC Nature Center Pee Wee Camp
75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville • 259-8082 • wncnaturecenter.com/Education/SummerCamps.aspx • kmastin@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
These parent/child camps are designed to enhance basic learning skills by connecting nature with the arts, sciences, mathematics and the English language. Ages 3-5 plus parent/guardian. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Fee: $75/week per child/parent ($5 discount for Friends of the WNCNC members). Additional participant $25.
Coed • Ages 3-5 • Weekly • Half-day • June 22-26; July 6-10; July 20-24
WNC Nature Center Wild Week Camp
75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville • 259-8082 • wncnaturecenter.com/Education/SummerCamps.aspx • kmastin@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
Youth will have fun while learning about nature through crafts, lessons and exploratory activities. Each week is geared to specific grade levels with specific topics for that week’s experience.
For rising first- through ninth-graders. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aftercare: 3-5 p.m. Fee: $175/week ($25 discount for Friends of the WNCNC members); aftercare: $50/week.
Coed • Ages 6-14 • Weekly • Full-day • June 15-July 31
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