Children with a curiosity for crawly critters and other fascinating aspects of environmental science are invited to be part of the educational summer experience offered by Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center at Laredo Community College.
The first camp session begins on Monday, May 31, at 8:30 a.m. Seven additional camp sessions are still available.
“Parents should note additional space is available in other camp sessions. They should also keep in mind to sign up their child immediately as space in these other sessions is quickly filling,” said Tom Miller, director of the LCC science center.
The camp sessions include 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.
An advanced camp for ages 12 to 15, meeting July 19-23, will include aquatic biology, snorkeling, introduction to scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing. Awards will be presented to all campers at the completion of each session. Lunch will also be provided.
The LBVESC Summer Camp 2004 sessions include May 31-June 4, ages 6-8; June 7-11, ages 9-11; June 14-18, ages 12-14; July 5-9, ages 6-8; July 12-16, ages 9-11; July 19-23, two groups - ages 12-15 and ages 6-8; and July 26-30, ages 6-8.
The fee for each junior camp (ages 6-8) session is $100. Camp for ages 9-11 is $150 and the advanced camp (ages 12-15) is $175.
For more information or to sign up for the LBVESC Summer Camps, call 764-5701.
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