TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — There comes a time when you just need to get away, sit in a tube and float down a river all day. If that’s the case, then take a look at the multiple summer opportunities to relax offered by the Alabama Museum of Natural History on The University of Alabama campus.
From July 20 through 24, rising fifth- through eighth-grade students will have an opportunity to explore various areas of science during the annual Science Day Camp.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., students will explore fish, reptiles, fossils, forests and watersheds and then venture out to the field to study those areas. For instance, while studying forests, students will measure the diameter of trees, learn how to identify trees based on leaves and bark, learn about the different levels of a forest and learn about canopy coverage by using a tool that determines how much light is coming through a canopy.
The cost is $150 per student (lunch is not included). The deadline to register is July 15.
Science meets art during the museum’s half-day Art Day Camp. From July 27 through Aug. 31, rising third- through fifth-graders will study a variety of different art mediums — sculpture, watercolor, photography, recycled art and collage.
Students will spend a portion of the day studying their environment and observing the area around them. They will then use what they have learned as inspiration for their art work. Students will also learn about different artists and commonly used techniques.
The cost is $85 per student. The deadline to register is July 22.
The museum also offers fun for the whole family throughout the summer with its multiple day trips, from tubing the Little Cahaba River to searching for fossils in Shark Tooth Creek. All day programs will begin at 8 a.m. and cost is $25. Participants are asked to bring lunch.
Most of the day trips are open to those 10 and older, but participants canoeing down Bear Creek and Coosa River must be 12 and older.
“These programs are a great opportunity to get to know what’s in your backyard,” said Allie Sorlie, museum education coordinator. “It’s also a great chance to bond and relax with friends and family.”
Registration is open for all of the programs, and space is limited, so those interested are asked to register as soon as possible.
Payment is required when registering.
To register for the day trips or the day camps, phone 205/348-7550 or email museum.programs@ua.edu. For a complete listing of activities, visit http://almnh.ua.edu/summer-programs.html.
Contact
Kim Eaton, UA media relations, 205/348-8325, kkeaton@ur.ua.edu
Source
Allie Sorlie, 205/348-6383, acsorlie@bama.ua.edu