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Grossology Winter Break Nature Camps
Slime, fungus, creepy-crawlies, and dead stuff in nature will be explored
during this day of all things gross. From now on when people say "Ewww!"
you will say "Wow, cool!" Camp Wild Things • 4-6 yrs
10/31 F 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27204 Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $89 OD: $111.25 wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and
adventure make this a good camp for young children. Campers should dress for
Newts about the Nature Park the weather and bring a snack, a water bottle, and a small backpack each day.
Rough-skinned newts are the most poisonous animal in Oregon! Join us as
we explore their home, learn all about their fascinating life cycle, and if luck Nature's Magic
is on our side, we might even get to meet one up close. Don’t miss out on From flower to seed and caterpillar to butterfly, it's no secret that nature
this newt-tastic adventure! is magical. Join us to uncover the nature park’s wonders and learn a few
nature magic tricks of our own as we become Nature Magicians!
11/10 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27205
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $89 OD: $111.25 12/22 M 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27100
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Rocks and Blocks
Dig into the science of geology and learn how rocks and minerals shape Animal Builders
and build our world. Learn how geologists identify real-life rocks such as Explore the amazing feats of construction that our animal neighbors
cobblestone, obsidian, andesite, and get into creative game mode as we accomplish using sticks, stones, mud, and plants. Then, roll up your
engineer our own world through rocks and blocks. sleeves and use nature’s toolbox to build your own wild creation!
11/11 T 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27206 12/23 T 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27101
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $89 OD: $111.25 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Autumn Snapshots Baby Animals!
Capture the magic of fall in a natural world painted in red, orange, and Whether born or hatched, fuzzy or feathery, animal babies are adorable.
yellow! Join us in the park to practice our nature photography skills and Examine the lives of young animals, the special ways they survive, and
special frame to showcase your favorite shot of the day. how they are cared for.
11/24 M 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27207 12/29 M 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27102
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $89 OD: $111.25 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Local Harvest Frosty Forest
Get ready for some dirty fingernails as we learn about where food comes Bundle up and prepare for a frosty adventure along the trails. Learn about
from. Learn to cook with the delicious fruits and vegetables grown here in how the forest changes during the winter season and take a guess at
the Pacific Northwest. where some of our favorite creatures might be hiding.
11/25 T 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27208 12/30 T 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27103
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $89 OD: $111.25 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Eco-Art Junior Rangers
View nature from the perspective of an artist. Learn about the elements of Ring in the New Year by earning your Junior Ranger badge. Follow animal
art including textures and form, while gathering inspiration and materials trails and search for footprints, chew marks, and animal clues! Learn some
from the natural world. Apply our observations in the assembling of your of the important jobs that park rangers do.
artistic creation.
12/31 W 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27104
11/26 W 8 am-5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27209 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $89 OD: $111.25
Mini Nature Camp • 6-9 yrs
Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for elementary age children filled with
fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore
the trails and habitats of the park. Campers should dress for the weather and
bring a snack, a water bottle, and a small backpack each day.
Treasure Hunt
Learn mapping and orienteering skills as we search for hidden treasures in
nature. Create a treasure map of your own.
12/22 M 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27240
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
All About Owls
Dissect owl pellets, check out our owl specimens, learn owl calls, and take
a nature walk to explore where they live.
12/23 T 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27241
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50

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