TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama’s Museum of Natural History will conduct the Junior Naturalist Camp virtually over the upcoming spring break holiday, March 15-19.
The virtual camp will give participants the tools to get to know the natural world through personal nature collections and nature journals.
“Exploring nature fosters curiosity and nurtures wonder,” said Allie Sorlie, education outreach coordinator with UA’s Museum of Natural History. “The virtual Junior Naturalist Camp will give explorers the tools to observe, explore and discover the natural world around them.”
The virtual camp is open to students in grades K-12 with grade levels grouped together and scheduled for specific dates and times. Activities include making crafts, nature observations and starting a personal collection of natural items, among others.
A schedule of groups, dates and times is below.
- Grades K-2 – March 16, 18; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Grades 3-6 – March 15, 17 and 19; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Grades 7-12 – March 15, 17 and 19; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The K-2 Camp is $30 for the general public and $25 for museum members. The 3-6 and 7-12 Camps are $45 for the general public and $40 for museum members. Registration cost includes a private and secured Zoom link, packet mailed to the student’s residence with all items needed to complete all activities and expert-led classes.
For more information on the Junior Naturalist Camp and to register, visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History’s website.
Contact
Bryant Welbourne, UA Strategic Communications, bryant.welbourne@ua.edu