2010 SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURES
NATURE DISCOVERIES FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN
ARRIVE EARLY!
ALL CLASSES LEAVE ON TIME
Access to Nature Center from New Galena Rd. ONLY!
Registration is accepted on a first come basis only until June 11
After June 11th phone or email registration will
be accepted
(registration is complete upon receipt of payment)
No Confirmation will be sent
If your child wishes to be with a friend
MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS TOGETHER
(No more than 2 children together)
All programs are conducted in our outdoor classroom, please dress children appropriately, a water bottle
would be a good idea! If your child has dietary (allergies, etc) or special needs, please inform us at time of
registration
“Hands-On” Outdoor Educational Experiences
for Children
Join us to discover the wonders of
Peace Valley Nature Center
Monday—Friday
9:00—12:00
5 consecutive days of fun, challenges & adventure for
children who have completed
grades 1—6
FEE $70.00 MEMBERS $60.00
NATURE DISCOVERIES FOR
ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN
In groups of 5 to12 children our teacher naturalists will lead your child on
adventures that will awaken their senses to the wonders of the outdoor world.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7
Predators to Prey
Explore the stream, check out six & eight-leggers, seek clues of elusive
critters that inhabit Peace Valley.
Week 1 June 28-July 2 Rain Date July 27
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Advanced Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 5-6)
Week 3 July 12-16 Rain Date July 29
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Week 5 Aug. 2-6 Rain Date Aug. 24
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Week 7 Aug. 16-20 Rain Date Aug. 26
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Weeks 2, 4, 6
What Is That?
Where Did It Go?
Using your powers of observation discover what it is, figure out where they go and why. From trees to the
stream we will explore the many habitats of
Peace Valley Nature Center
Week 2 July 5-9 Rain Date July 28
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Week 4 July 19-23 Rain Date July 30
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Week 6 Aug. 9-13 Rain Date Aug. 25
Young Naturalists (completed grades 1-2),
Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 3-4)
Advanced Jr. Naturalists (completed grades 5-6)
ART IN THE WILD
July 5—9 (rain date 7/22)
Aug 9-13 (rain date 8/25)
Monday—-Friday
12:30-2:30 pm
Students Completed Grades 3-6
Using the three incremental steps artists
use to create a color drawing, you will
implement the techniques to create a finished color drawing.
A family reception will be
held on the last day to
showcase your work.
FEE $80 (Members $70)
All materials included!
DUSK TO DARK
Tuesday—Friday
July 13—16 (rain date July 29)
7:30-9:30 PM
Completed grades 4-6
Observe your surroundings as the sun sets and darkness
envelops us. Learn what or who is out & about
Bring a small flashlight (if you have one)
FEE $65 (Members $55)
NATURE ADVENTURES for PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
KIT CREW
9:30-11:00 am ~ Tuesday—Friday
Ages 2 through 3
FEE $55 (member $45)
Accompanying siblings under 2 no charge
NO OLDER SIBLINGS/CHILDREN PERMITTED
We will read a book, have a snack then seek to discover who or what is out and about. Each child will make an age
& theme appropriate craft to take home.
Class size 5 Kits (children)
GOSLING GANG
9:30-11:00 am ~ Tuesday—Friday
Ages 4 through 6 & children who have
completed kindergarten or pre-first
FEE $55 Members $45
1 ADULT & 1 CHILD
Limit 2 Children per Adult
Moms, Dads, Grandparents, share the wonders of nature and learn while having fun with your child. Explore
homes & hideaways; hone your senses; check out water critters; and search for bugs & beasties. Enjoy a book or
story, snack and age appropriate craft
Kit Crew & Gosling Gang available all weeks
Week 1—June 29-July 2 (rain date July 27)
Week 2 –July 6-9 (rain date July 28)
Week 3—July 13-16 (rain date July 29)
Week 4—July 20-23 (rain date July 30)
Week 5—Aug 3-6 (rain date Aug 24)
Week 6—Aug 10—13 (rain date Aug 25)
Week 7—Aug 17-20 (rain date Aug 26)
Registration includes
SNACK &
T-SHIRT
PEACE VALLEY
NATURE CENTER
170 Chapman Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
peacevalleynaturecenter.org
Phone: 215-345-7860
Fax: 215-345-4529
E-mail: ghill@co.bucks.pa.us
Peace Valley Nature Center
A Facility of the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation
County Commissioners
Charles H. Martin, Chairman
James F. Cawley, Esq., Vice Chairman
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW
The Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, activities
and facilities.
Detach & Return to:
Peace Valley Nature Center ~ Summer Nature Adventures ~ 170 N Chapman Road ~ Doylestown, PA 18901
PARENT
CHILD
(T-SHIRT size:
Age (as of June 15)_______
or Grade Completed
CHILD
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(T-SHIRT size:
Age (as of June 15)_______
or Grade Completed
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Address _________________________________________________
CITY/TOWN
Phone
Emergency Phone # & Contact
ZIP
email _____________________________
NATURE DISCOVERIES
(completed grades 1-6)
CIRCLE YOUR CHOICE/S
$60
members
$70
Young Naturalist (completed 1-2)
Jr. Naturalist (completed 3-4)
Advanced Jr. Naturalist (completed 5-6) weeks 1 & 6 only
FEE
Week 1
June 28-July
2
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Week 2
July 5-9
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Week 3
July 12-16
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Week 4
July 19-23
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Week 5
Aug 2-6
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Week 6
Aug 9-13
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Week 7
Aug 16-20
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Dusk to Dark
July 5-9
PRESCHOOL PROGAMS
(2 yrs - completed K or pre-1st)
AJN
$65 ($55
members)
July 13-16
Art in the Wild
AJN
Aug 913
$55
$80 ($70
members)
$45
members
Week 1
June 29-, July 2
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
Week 2
July 6-9
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
Week 3
July 13-16
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
Week 4
July 20-23
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
Week 5
Aug 3-6
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
Week 6
Aug 10-13
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
Week 7
Aug 17-20
Kit Crew
Gosling Gang
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FEE
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