Discovery Camp: Week 9

Membership Information:

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Waitlist Information:

A link to our Discovery Camp 2025 waitlist will be posted when Open Enrollment begins on February 20th.

Camps Running August 11 - 15

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Natural Wonders (Session 2)

Explore the world of creative play in the great outdoors! Throughout the week we will make whimsical crafts from found objects, play imaginative games, and design and build fairy houses or gnome homes from natural items. To end the week, we’ll head to the creek to send off our pine cone pioneers and acorn adventurers on a miniature rafting ride!

Wet and Wild (Session 3)

Creeks and ponds and puddles, oh my! Come along as we visit the many aquatic habitats found in our forests and along our trails. We’ll use nets and magnifying lenses in search of fish, salamanders, dragonflies and other animals. There’s no telling what sort of water critters we’ll encounter! Water games and crafts will serve as a great way to cool off this summer!

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Nature's Superheroes (Session 2)

Ever notice how many superheroes and heroines get their powers from nature and wildlife? Join our “Creature Crew” as we choose our own secret identities, learn about animals that have their own super powers, and dream up our perfect sidekicks. We’ll head outside to observe animals and learn about their adaptations through games, observation, and exploration. Be sure to get in on the adventure!

Eco Detectives (Session 3)

Animals are everywhere at the Arboretum, but seldom seen. Learn how to spot the many critters that live in the mountains and discover how to identify them. Through interactive games and hikes, we will further grasp the importance of these animals to their habitats. We’ll look for tracks and other wildlife signs as we explore the homes of lizards, birds, and mammals that inhabit our ecosystem.

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Appalachian Time Travelers (Session 1) - OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT THURSDAY EVENING

Come hop in the Arboretum’s time machine, ‘cause we’re taking a whirlwind tour of Appalachian history! We’ll travel through 500 Million years in just five days, starting by exploring how the mountains first formed. Things could get a little “rocky” as we use crafts and games to traverse “lava rivers”, explore the ancient wildlife that lived here (yeah we’re talking dinosaurs!), and learn how Appalachian land has been used and cared for over time. We’ll end our time travel journey back in the present, marveling at the amazing wildlife we share the mountains with today!

Host or Publisher The NC Arboretum: Youth Education Programs