For parents with a young scientist in their family, Laredo Community College is offering a fun way to explore the fascinating world of environmental science.
Organizers of the LCC Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center Summer Camp encourage parents to sign up their children for an exciting and educational experience in ecological science.
Eight camp sessions are planned, including one-week, half-day sessions for ages 6 to 8 and full-day, one-week sessions for ages 9 to 14.
Junior campers (ages 6-8) will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daycare is available until 4:30 p.m. for an additional charge.
Camp sessions for ages 9 to 14 will be from Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The camp will encourage participants to appreciate and respect the environment and nature’s living creatures. Campers will have an opportunity to study native wildlife in its natural habitat at LCC’s Paso del Indio Nature Trail.
New this year is a five-day, four-night camping adventure for 11- to 14-year-olds. The campout at Lake Casa Blanca will include nature hikes, bird watching, fishing, target shooting, swimming, kayaking and much more.
An advanced camp for ages 12 to 15, meeting July 25-29, will include aquatic biology, snorkeling, introduction to scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing, among other activities.
Awards will be presented to all campers at the completion of each camp session. Lunch also will be provided.
The LBVESC Summer Camp 2005 sessions are for ages 6-8: May 30-June 3, June 6-10, June 27-July 1, July 18-22; ages 9-11: June 13-17; ages 11-14: June 20-24, July 11-15; and ages 12-15: July 25-29.
The fee for each junior camp (ages 6-8) session is $100. The regular camp for ages 9-11 is $150, the advanced camp for ages 12-15 is $175 and the Casa Blanca campout for ages 11-14 is $350. All campers must be covered by their family’s medical insurance in case of illness or injury while in camp.
For more information or to sign up for the LBVESC Summer Camps, call 764-5701.
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