Kirkwood Young Scientist Exploration Camp
Session 1: June 21-25 (closed)
Session 2: June 28-July 2 (closed)
Session 3: July 26-July 30
Session 4: August 2-6
Price: $400/session (includes Headwaters T-shirt)
General registration: Ages 5-13
Counselor-in-training program: ages 14+
Meals: please bring a bag lunch, water bottle, and snack for each day of camp.
Camp overview:
Over the week, Headwaters instructors will guide participants through exploring the natural systems around them and developing curiosity about the natural world.
Campers will explore the native diversity in the Kirkwood area. We will take hikes and investigate the local ecosystem. We’ll ask questions about what we’re seeing, collect data, and find answers. There will be time for games, scavenger hunts, play, and time to cool off.
Register: You can register for as many weeks as you like. Campers do not need to attend all 4 weeks.
Truckee Young Scientist Exploration Camp
Dates: August 9-13
Price: $375 (includes Headwaters T-shirt)
General registration: Ages 5-13
Counselor-in-training program: ages 14+
Location: Truckee Springs (end of S. River Street)
Meals: please bring a bag lunch, water bottle, and snack for each day of camp.
Camp overview:
Give your child the opportunity to explore nature this summer. This hands-on science camp is designed for children to have fun while exploring the unique ecology of the area.
Campers will explore the Truckee Donner Land Trusts’s new Truckee Springs park in Downown Truckee. From this site, hiking, splashing in the river, and other fun activities are all easily accessible. Science is fun and engaging when children get to ask the questions that they are curious about. This program will show your child that science is all around them, while forging a unique connection to the flora and fauna of the Sierra Nevada region.
