Enraptured with Raptors
Enraptured with Raptors
Want to learn all about the birds of prey called raptors? Find out what characteristics all raptors have in common and the difference between owls, falcons, hawks, and other raptors. Take part in activities at The Raptor Center, and see live raptors up close!
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 – 25 (Monday-Friday) | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | 6 – 8 | $229 |
| June 28 – July 2 (Monday-Friday) | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | 9 – 12 | $229 |
Grossology
Grossology
Uncover the gross but fascinating characteristics of raptors. Learn why a turkey vulture poops on its feet and how it stays healthy even though it eats dead animals. Explore the difference between owl pellets and owl mutes. Look at the life cycles of some parasites that are "hitchhikers" on raptors and learn why these "natural recyclers" are an important part of the food chain. Try many hands-on activities and see live education owls, hawks, falcons, eagles, and a turkey vulture.
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 — 16 (Monday-Friday) | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | 8 — 9 | $229 |
| July 19 — 23 (Monday-Friday) | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | 10 — 12 | $229 |
On the Wild Side
On the Wild Side
Discover the traits and behaviors that animals use for their survival. Construct a rodent skeleton, follow animal tracks and signs, invent a new creature, meet some live animals, and more!
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 — 25 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 6 — 8 | $229 |
| July 28 — July 2 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 8 — 10 | $229 |
Scales & Tails
Scales & Tails
Touch a snake, feel a salamander, or watch a turtle run! Sort and compare the unique traits of reptile, fish, and amphibian bodies. Discover how their lives differ, and meet some of our cold-blooded roommates. Discover how reptile and amphibian bodies and behaviors are alike and different.
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 — 16 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 6 — 8 | $229 |
| July 19 — 23 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 8 — 10 | $229 |
Soaring the World with Raptors
Soaring the World with Raptors
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a raptor? Soar the world with them through the seasons! Learn what it takes to migrate, survive the winter cold, nest in the spring, and swap in a whole new set of feathers as you get up close and personal with the birds from The Raptor Center!
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 26 — 30 (Monday-Friday) | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | 6 — 7 | $229 |
| August 2 — 6 (Monday-Friday) | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | 8 — 9 | $229 |
Trees are Terrific
Trees are Terrific
Explore the world of trees with us and our friends from the Harriet Alexander Nature Center as you compare leaves and seeds, try some forestry measurements, enjoy tree art and foods. Discover why trees are important to people and other animals.
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 26 — 30 (Monday-Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 6 — 8 | $229 |
| August 2 — 6 (Monday-Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 8 — 10 | $229 |
Wild Weather
Wild Weather
Bask in the sun or dance in the rain as we name the clouds, practice using thermometers, estimate wind speeds, learn about storm safety, and challenge well-known weather myths.
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9 — 13 (Monday-Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 8 — 10 | $229 |
| August 16 — 20 (Monday-Friday) | 9:00am - 11:30am | 10 — 12 | $229 |
Green in the City (Hybrid)
Green in the City (Hybrid)
Embark on an adventure with us this summer as we connect with urban green spaces in a creative way while expanding our knowledge of urban forestry and basic tree biology with our friends from Youth Engaged in Arboriculture and the UMN Department of Forest Resources! This program will be a mix between in-person and online sessions as we practice ways of aging a tree, identifying different trees and shrubs, while also taking a moment to practice our tree poses in order to learn about the life cycle of a tree. Other topics will include figuring out how rambunctious is that fungus, exploring what a gravel bed is, and sampling the fruits of our labor by tasting in-season fruits fresh from the trees in the UFore Teaching and Outreach Nursery.
Monday, Thursday, and Friday will be in-person. Tuesday and Wednesday will be live and interactive via Zoom (participants will need access to a devide that can login). In-person days have the opportunity to go virtual if the public health situation and state require.
Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Participants should arrive already wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and walking or athletic shoes. Rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! Bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Bring a full water bottle, and a backpack or bag to keep your belongings all together. Be sure to label everything with your name. Pay close attention to dates and times. Additional information regarding check in and out procedures, safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 — 25 |
12:30pm - 2:00pm (M, Th, F) 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Tu, W) |
6 — 8 | $179 |
| June 21 — 25 |
2:30pm - 4:00pm (M, Th, F) 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Tu, W) |
9 — 11 | $179 |
| July 19 — 23 |
12:30pm - 2:00pm (M, Th, F) 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Tu, W) |
6 — 8 | $179 |
| July 19 — 23 |
2:30pm - 4:00pm (M, Th, F) 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Tu, W) |
9 — 11 | $179 |
| August 9 — 13 |
12:30pm - 2:00pm (M, Th, F) 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Tu, W) |
6 — 8 | $179 |
| August 9 — 13 |
2:30pm - 4:00pm (M, Th, F) 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Tu, W) |
9 — 11 | $179 |
Hunters of the Sky (Virtual)
Hunters of the Sky (Virtual)
Hunters of the Sky will bring you eye to eye with some amazing wild animals - raptors! Join us virtually to see live raptors in action including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures. See firsthand how they move, what and how they eat, and how they fly. Explore the incredible world of feathers, see flight in action, and learn from a veterinarian how sick and injured raptors are rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Finally, learn about the bald eagle up close; you will not want to miss it! To help tell the story of DDT's impact on bald eagles, the program will include a participant favorite - our egg smasher activity! We'll look at how strong eggs actually are. This fun 5-day experience is LIVE and INTERACTIVE, so participants can ask questions and virtually participate each week. Participants will need access to a device that can log into Zoom. We look forward to having you join us for this fascinating and fun exploration of the exciting world of raptors!
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 — July 2 (Monday - Friday) | 10:00am - 11:30am | 9 — 12 | $179 |
| July 26 — July 30 (Monday - Friday) | 10:00am - 11:30am | 9 — 12 | $179 |
Earth Systems Journey™: Energy (Virtual)
Earth Systems Journey™: Energy (Virtual)
When you flip a light switch or adjust your thermostat in your home, you are part of an amazing network of energy across the nation that is rapidly changing. How will these changes affect climate and the planet's communities of people, animals, and plants? We'll explore these questions in hands-on activities using art, design, science, engineering, and geographic information systems (GIS) as we go on a virtual journey following energy flows from the sun, from fuels, across power-lines and pipelines. By the end of camp, you'll publish an online story map and have a plan for making a difference in your community. Optional Lunch Club over the noon hour for both our middle and high schoolers to bring their lunch, connect with their peers, and engage in some extended learning and social time! Participants will need access to a device that can log into Zoom.
This two week program for Middle Schoolers (ages 12-14) meets Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Online), and for High Schoolers (ages 15-17) from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Optional Lunch Club from 12:00pm - 1:00pm each day (online) is included for both.
This program is currently for Minnesota Residents Only.
Additional information regarding online access & safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program -- check your online registration account and make sure you are opted in to receive emails from us.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 — 23 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 12 — 14 | $289 |
| July 12 — 23 (Lunch Club) | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Both | Optional & Included |
| July 12 — 23 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | 15 — 17 | $289 |
Earth Systems Journey™: Water (Virtual)
Earth Systems Journey™: Water (Virtual)
How does water connect your home to the Gulf of Mexico or Lake Superior? And how can you help protect downstream communities of people, animals, and plants? We'll get hands-on using art, design, science, engineering and geographic information systems (GIS) in a virtual journey upstream and downstream from your home and landscape to discover connections, and plan how you can make a difference in your community. The camp concludes with your published online story map and a plan for action. Optional Lunch Club over the noon hour for both our middle and high schoolers to bring their lunch, connect with their peers, and engage in some extended learning and social time! Participants will need access to a device that can log into Zoom.
This two week program for Middle Schoolers (ages 12-14) meets Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Online), and for High Schoolers (ages 15-17) from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Optional Lunch Club from 12:00pm - 1:00pm each day (online) is included for both.
This program is currently for Minnesota Residents Only.
Additional information regarding online access & safety guidelines, and other need to know items will be provided via email prior to the start of your program -- check your online registration account and make sure you are opted in to receive emails from us.
| Dates | Time | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 — July 2 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 12 — 14 | $289 |
| June 21 — July 2(Lunch Club) | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Both | Optional & Included |
| June 21 — July 2 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | 15 — 17 | $289 |
Green in the City: Branching Out (Camp-in-a-Box)
Green in the City: Branching Out (Camp-in-a-Box)
Set out on an urban adventure to the green spaces around your own neighborhood. This camp-in-a-box will help you connect with nature on your own time. Whether you are interested in creating art with nature, embarking on a self-guided scavenger hunt, curious about tree cookies and what they tell us, or eager to root yourself in tree yoga, this experience is for you! By including a variety of creative ways to learn and connect with nature and trees, you will become an expert in no time! Your camp-in-a-box comes equipped with field guides and nature tool kits to support this urban arboriculture experience brought to you in partnership with Youth Engagement in Arboriculture and the UMN Department of Forest Resources!
First available curbside pickup and/or shipping dates will be the week of July 12th. Limited boxes available until sold out. Shipping available for an additional shipping and handling fee.
| First Available Date for Pick Up and/or Shipping | Recommneded Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 12 | 8 + | $75 |
How the Earth Works (HTEW) Camp-in-a-Box Series
How the Earth Works (HTEW) Camp-in-a-Box Series
Explore the interconnectedness of earth science and systems, including geology, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences! From their home, backyard, and neighborhood laboratories, youth will learn to identify and describe earth's physical systems and understand how they interact with each other and living things. Moreover, as participants build technical vocabulary, learn laboratory safety, and practice taking health risks, they will develop self-efficacy and confidence with respect to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This summer exploration into how the earth works brought to you in partnership with the College of Science & Engineering.
Summber Subscription with Bonus Ecosystem Box: Buy one, two or subscribe for them all!
Plan for summer long fun and learning with the How the Earth Works Subscription! While each camp-in-a-box is available for individual purchase, choosing the summer subscription series gets you the bonus Ecosystems Box to build your own terrarium and put it all together! You'll receive the Geology box in June, Hydrology in July, Atmospheric Science in August along with your bonus Ecosystems box! You'll also receive the Safety & Materials Kit with your first box.
Simply choose this option, and we'll automatically have each of your boxes ready to go for curbside pickup on their corresponding "First Available" dates (see descriptions for individual box dates). If you'd rather have it show up in your mail each month, we can do that too! (For an additional shipping and handling fee.) Limited boxes available until sold out.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. With adult participation and supervision, would be appropriate for younger ages.
Subscription Series Bundle Pricing
- Curbside Pickup: $275
- Shipping: $320
HTEW: Safety & Materials Kit
HTEW: Safety & Materials Kit
Each participant will need one safety & materials kit, regardless of how many boxes you purchase. Not only does the kit provide safety items, it also has supplies that will be used across multiple boxes and experiments in order to support the learning occurring in each box. Kits include safety glasses, waterproof work gloves, magnifying glass/pocket microscope, lab notebook, and a large sized jar.
Price: $25
This kit will be mailed with your first box.
HTEW: Geology (Camp-in-a-Box)
HTEW: Geology (Camp-in-a-Box)
Planet earth has been called the third rock from the Sun. Join us in participating in this camp-in-a-box as we explore the rock cycle. Laboratory exercises will guide participants toward identifying different types of rocks and characteristics of soil.
First available curbside pickup and/or shipping dates will be the week of June 14th. Limited boxes available until sold out. Shipping available for an additional $15 shipping & handling fee.
| First Available Pick Up/Shipping Date | Recommended Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | 12 +. With adult supervision and participation, would be appropriate for younger ages. | $75 |
HTEW: Hydrology (Camp-in-a-Box)
HTEW: Hydrology (Camp-in-a-Box)
Earth has also been called the Blue Planet. This camp-in-a-box will explore the water cycle, including both ground and surface water. Laboratory exercises will have participants testing the relative permeability of substrates and stream water quality.
First availble curbside pickup and/or shipping dates will be the week of July 12th. Limited boxes available until sold out. Shipping available for an additional $15 shipping & handling fee.
| Dates | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 12 | 12+. With adult supervision and participation, would be appropriate for younger ages. | $75 |
HTEW: Atmospheric Science (Camp-in-a-Box)
HTEW: Atmospheric Science (Camp-in-a-Box)
This camp-in-a-box will explore Earth's atmosphere, particularly as it relates to weather. Participants will engineer devices to measure atmospheric pressure and calculate cloud cover.
First available curbside pickup and/or shipping dates will be the week of August 2nd. Limited boxes available until sold out. Shipping available for an additional $15 shipping & handling fee.
| First Available Pickup and/or Shipping Date | Recommended Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 2nd | 12+. With adult supervision and participation, would be appropriate for younger ages. | $75 |
