Terwilliger
Nature Camps

Parents of Campers:
These are dates and directions to the two hike sites this year's campers will be visiting. Click for a PDF for Miwok Meadows or a PDF for Roy's Redwoods.

Please note: All 2010 Terwilliger Summer Nature Camps are FULL! To add your child to a waiting list, please contact Anya Pamplona, Education Coordinator at anya@wildcarebayarea.org or 415-453-1000 x12.

Please include the preferred session(s) and your telephone number in your waiting list request.

Treat Your Inquisitive Child to Summer Camp at WildCare!

WildCare Terwilliger Nature Camps are a fun way to stimulate learning about nature and instill a life-long respect for the environment. Weekly camp programs are designed to captivate, engage and challenge young people; building environmental knowledge and values. Weekly topics and hikes immerse children in specific nature themes. Fees:$125 - $350 (includes camp t-shirt).

Click for the 2010 Summer Camp Registration Form (PDF)

To register your child for camp, please download, print and fax or mail the above form.

Fax: 415-456-0594
Mail: WildCare
       Attn: Camp Registration
       76 Albert Park Lane
       San Rafael, CA 94901

Click for a printable version of WildCare's 2010 Summer Camp flyer.

2010 WildCare Summer Camp Schedule

Session 1 FULL	6/7-6/11	Animal Senses	FULL
No hike	9am - 12pm	Min age 3- ent K
Learn to hear like a Jackrabbit, smell like a fox and see like an eagle. Experience the world through the senses of our wild neighbors. Discover how a bat finds its food, and a deer recognizes her fawn. Meet live wild animals and examine how they find their food, protect themselves and interact with others.

Session 2 FULL	6/14-6/18	Father Nature	FULL
No hike	9am - 12pm	Min age 3- entering Kindergarten
Its not easy growing up wild. There are a lot of dangers, but thanks to some of the fabulous fathers of the natural world, many animals have some extra help. Just in time for Father's Day. Find out about nature's dedicated dads as you learn about and maybe even meet some animal babies

Session 3a FULL	6/21-6/25	CA is a Wild Place	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 12pm	Entering Grades K-1
What do grey whales, quail and dogface butterflies all have in common? They are just some of California's "official" animal. Find out ore about the special plants, animals and habitats that make California such a wonderful place to live. Some of them might live in your own backyard.

Session 3b FULL	6/21-6/25	CA is a Wild Place	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	1pm - 4pm	Entering Grades K-1
What do grey whales, quail and dogface butterflies all have in common? They are just some of California's "official" animal. Find out ore about the special plants, animals and habitats that make California such a wonderful place to live. Some of them might live in your own backyard.

Session 4 FULL	6/28 - 7/2	Beautiful Bugs	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 1-2
Let WildCare take you on an exciting micro-adventure exploring the woderful world of insects, spiders and the rest of our tiny, overlooked wild neighbors. Explore their unique microhabitats and learn about their amazing lives. Meet some fascinating live native and non-native "beautiful bugs".

Session 5 FULL	7/5-7/9	Helping Hands for Wildlife	FULL
Weds hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 3-4
Come and discover what goes on behind the doors of WildCare's wildlife hospital. Take a tour of the hospital and assist in the care and feeding of some of our educational wildlife. Discover and try some of the techniques used to treat wildlife patients. Learn ways you can help our native wildlife stay wild and healthy. (See insert for more information)

Session 6 FULL	7/12-7/16	Feathers and Scales	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 2-3
We often think of birds in the air and reptiles on the ground, but that is not always true. There are tree climbing and even gliding snakes and many birds prefer to keep their two feet firmly on the ground. Come and explore these two different animal groups and find out how similar they really are.

Session 7 FULL	7/19-7/23	Wet and Wild	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 1-2
We are surrounded by water: ponds, rivers, they bay, the ocean and wetlands. Each habitat is unique, housing an amazing array of creatures, from the gigantic Blue Whale to the tiny Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse. Come and explore these wonderful habitats

Session 8 FULL	7/19-7/23	Wildlife Outdoor Adventures	FULL
Entire camp outdoors	8:30am - 2:30pm	Entering Grades 5-7
Spend a week hiking and exploring one of Marin's amazing State Parks. We will explore this amazing ecosystem during the day, including a full day exploratory canoe trip through the wetlands, and at night when we end the week with an overnight camping trip: cooking over the fire, hiking in the dark and sleeping under the stars. (See insert for more information)

Session 9 FULL	7/26-7/30	Into the Woods	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 2-3
There are many different types of forests, such as redwood and oak. Each is special in its own way. While exploring these habitats, campers will discover what makes them different and similar. We will also learn about the many wild creatures that call these habitats home.

Session 10 FULL	8/2-8/6	Creatures of the Night	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 1-2
As the lights go out and you curl up in your bed, other creatures are just beginning their day. Nighttime, or nocturnal, animals have many adaptations to survive in the darkness. You will be surprised to learn what goes on while you sleep.

Session 11 FULL	8/9-8/13	Helping Hands for Wildlife	FULL
Weds hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades 4-5
Come and discover what goes on behind the doors of WildCare's wildlife hospital. Take a tour of the hospital and assist in the care and feeding of some of our educational wildlife. Discover and try some of the techniques used to treat wildlife patients. Learn ways you can help our native wildlife stay wild and healthy. (See insert for more information)

Session 12 FULL	8/16-8/20	Animal Athletes	FULL
Tues and Thurs hike	9am - 3pm	Entering Grades K-1
Can you life 50 times your body weight? An Ant can! Come and challenge yourself against our wild neighbors. Find out who is the fastest (on land and in the air), can jump the longest, see the farthest or travel the greatest distance. You will meet some live animals and discover their amazing athletic abilities.