Education Programs
Summer Natural Science and Art Camps
Since 2004 KidZone Museum has provided natural science camps that encourage our children to conserve and protect the environment and to become wise stewards of the earth's natural resources. Thanks to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Science, we will begin our "Scientastic" program which includes special programs at the Museum by the Lawrence Hall of Science. Check our calendar for all our programs.
Our art camps and programs encompass a variety of mediums that allow campers to explore and learn different art forms. Our special events feature local and well-known artists who perform their music, puppetry and art at the Museum through a partnership with Trails and Vistas and the Tahoe Family Festival produced by the KidZone Museum
Check our Calendar in March 2012 for dates.
Camp Descriptions
Farm Camp
Farm Camp Campers will experience hands-on exploration and investigation of farming, growing, composting, natural plants, hikes etc. Your child will be inspired to learn through creative play and discovery. Camp held at different locations:
KidZone Museum, Community Garden, Shaw Farm, etc. This is
a 4 day camp.
Session I Plants, Dirt & Worms
Sess ion II Bugs & Bees
Sess ion III Vegetable Gardens
Sess ion IV Farm Animals
Times 9am – noon, Monday – Thursday
Cost $120, Museum Members $100
Junior Entomologists – Ages 6-8
Junior Entomologists In various outdoor locations in Truckee, young campers will look under logs, in plants, and tree bark in search of hidden insects. They will also learn what these bugs eat and their important jobs in the ecosystem.
Dates: July 9-12
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times 9am – noon
Cost $120, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science & Museum Members $100
Teacher Kirk Hardie
Family Camp at Sagehen Creek
A family fun experience exploring the watershed, animals
and solitude of Sagehen Meadows. Your weekend overnight
adventure includes science explorations, arts, musical
entertainment and home-cooked meals under the stars!
Dates: August 3,4,5 2012
Times: 3pm Friday night – noon on Sunday
Ages: All family members welcome
Cost: Includes overnight camping/cabin, science
instruction and meals for the entire family.
Teachers UNR & Museum instructors
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Sierra Watershed Science Camp
Ages 8-10
It's all about getting kids outdoors — hiking and exploring in our local Sierra watersheds. Kids will learn how to identify native trees, shrubs and wildflowers as they become Junior Botanists. Children will collect plant specimens to include in their nature journals. Each day will start from a different trailhead and include getting in the creeks and doing water monitoring and macro-invertebrate study. Art and games are interwoven to make for a very full and memorable week.
Dates: TBA Summer 2012
Times 10am – 3pm Monday-Friday
Cost $200, Museum Members $180
Teacher: Jan Ellis
Lake Tahoe Explorers
Ages 9-11
Campers will learn about wildlife ecology, forest ecology, water
ecology, and geology of the Tahoe Basin while hiking, kayaking, and
learning from various natural science experts. Transportation cost,
kayak rentals and all activities fees are included.
Dates: June 25-29 2012
Times: 9am–4pm
Cost: $260, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science and KidZone Museum Members $230
Teacher: Kirk Hardie