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Biology Summer Camp

Join us for a fun week of all things biology!

This four-day camp will allow students to dig deeper into topics with connected activities across the week. Laboratory experiences will include classroom experiments, lab work in the Burpee’s River lab, the new biology research lab, and the Nature Nook.

Students should bring a sack lunch. Friday (the final day) is a parent/guardian open house where participants can show off what they have learned during the week! Local food trucks will be available.

Dates: July 17th-21st

Time:

  • Explorers (Ages 7-11): 10 am-2 pm (Monday-Thursday)
  • KidVentures (Ages 3-6): 10 am-2 pm (Monday-Thursday)
  • Friday is an open house & explore day where students can bring three family members to the museum to show off what they learned during the week. Families can come any time during the day.

Cost:

  • Nonmembers: $140
  • Members: $90
Key Concepts

Plant Science, Zoology, Habitats, Ecology, Animal Behavior, Insect Collection, Osteology, Aquatics Lab, and classification

Preregistration

Preregistration is required and can be done online through Eventbrite or by calling Burpee’s visitor services department (815-965-3433).

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KidVentures Camp (Ages 3-6) and Explorers Camp (Ages 7-11)

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