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Adventures in Nature: Who Lives Here?

• Children entering Kindergarten & 1^st grade
• Five-day Sessions ~ Cost $80
  • K1: June 28-July 2 from 9:00am - 11:30am
    Kay Center (Chester Twp)
    K1: June 28-July 2 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm
    Kay Center (Chester Twp)
  • P1: August 2 - 6 from 9:00am - 11:30am
    Pyramid Mtn NHA (Montville)
    P1: August 2 - 6 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm
    Pyramid Mtn NHA (Montville)
• Four-day Session ~ Cost $65
  • G1: July 6 - 9 from 9:00am - 11:30am
    Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (Chatham Twp)
• Contact information: 973-635-6629
• Description

  The youngest campers learn all about the wonders of New Jersey's resident animals.

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Adventures in Nature: Cool Creepy Crawlies

• Children entering 2^nd or 3^rd grades
• Four-day Session ~ Cost $95
  • K2: July 6-9 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
    Kay Center (Chester Twp)
• Five-day Session ~ Cost $115
  • P2: August 9-13 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
    Pyramid Mtn NHA (Montville)
• Contact information: 973-635-6629
• Description

  Kids leave camp looking at insects and other "unhuggables" in an entirely new way!

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Adventures in Nature: Habitrekkers!

• Children entering 4^th or 5^th grades
• Cost: $130.00
• Sessions
  • K4: July 12-16 from 9:00am - 12:00pm (Friday until 2:00pm)
    Kay Center (Chester Twp)
  • P4: Aug 16-20 from 9:00am - 12:00pm (Friday until 2:00pm)
    Pyramid Mtn NHA (Montville)
• Contact information: 973-635-6629
• Description

  Campers trek through forest, wetlands, meadows, and more, learning about each habitat and its amazing inhabitants. The last day features a mini backpacking and camping experience with a picnic.

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Adventures in Nature: Survivor

• Children entering 6^th or 7^th grades
• Cost: $190.00
• Sessions
  • K5: July 19-23 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Kay Center in Chester Twp
  • P5: Aug 23-27 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Pyramid Mtn NHA in Montville
• Contact information: 973-635-6629
• Description

  Could you survive in the wilds of NJ? Nature provides for all our basic needs, and in this camp, kids learn about orienteering, shelter-building, wild edible plants, animal tracking, and more. The final extended day features a canoe adventure on a nearby river.

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Adventures in Nature: Teen Trekkers

• Children entering 8^th through 10^th grades
• Cost: $190.00
• Sessions
  • P6: July 26-30 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
    Pyramid Mtn NHA (Montville)
• Contact information: 973-635-6629
• Description

  This camp offers an opportunity for older children to continue to get out into nature with a week of guided, educational hikes around northern Morris County. Each day, the group explores a different park, hiking and doing team-building activities. Campers experience swimming, boating, and, on the final day, a game day and barbeque.

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Branching Out Sold Out

• Location
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Twp.
• Cost: Varies by grade level
• Dates
  • Spring: Saturdays, April 10 - June 26
    8:00 am - 12:30 pm (Times vary by age group)
  • Summer: Weekly, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday:
    July 6 - August 19 (Times vary by age group)
• Contact information: 973-631-5004
• Description

  "Branching Out!" is an exciting and educational gardening program for kids ages five to 13. Throughout the program, each gardener works in their own garden, planting, tending, and harvesting, as well as taking part in many other gardening, plant, and nature related activities.

  Gardeners learn how to grow tomatoes, beans, and a variety of flowers while gaining extensive knowledge with over 15 different plants to tend each camp session. Children also participate in many garden-related activities including cooking, crafts and other activities.

  Gardeners may register for one or both seasons.

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CAMP SUNRISE LAKE

• Location
  • Sunrise Lake at Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.
• Dates
  • July 26-30 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $250.00
  • August 2-6 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $250.00
• Contact information: 973-326-7616
• Description

  Camp Sunrise Lake fills every camper's day with new adventures, safe exploration, and active fun! This one-week camp, located at Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township, is offered to kids ages five through 13 years of age.

  Campers explore the trails of Lewis Morris County Park and discover the wildlife that lives in its woods and creeks. Campers play on the sandy beach of the beautiful Sunrise Lake and splash in the water. They have the opportunity to run, jump, slide, and climb across the Wibit, the inflatable obstacle course that sits on the lake. Kids also enjoy games of Quittich, parachute activities, soccer games with a giant ball, paddle boat rides, relay races, and a day of food and fun when campers take a field trip to Craigmeur Recreation Complex in Rockaway.

  Creativity and hands-on development is encouraged through daily craft sessions. Camp Sunrise Lake is designed to maximize the camper's experience through exhilarating activities and individual attention.

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JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY Sold Out

• Location
  • Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
• Dates
  • July 19-23 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $85.00 per recruit
• Contact information: 973-326-7632
• Description

  The Annual Junior Police Academy is a popular summer camp that provides lessons for both boys and girls, ages 11-15, in police practices and the training involved in becoming a police officer. Activities during the five-day program include physical training, detective work, handcuffing techniques, motor vehicle stops, and tours of the county jail.

  Special guests have included the Mounted Unit, Sheriff's Office, as well as other State and Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Each recruit receives a hat, T-shirt, gym shorts, and bag. Upon completion of the Academy, recruits participate in a graduation ceremony and earn an honorary Junior Police Academy certificate. Class size is limited to 50 participants.

  Please call the Junior Police Academy at 973-326-7632 for a registration form. Registration begins after March 15.

Travels in Time Camp: History's Mysteries

• Locations
  • Historic Speedwell (Morris Township)
    Fosterfields Living Historical Farm (Morris Township)
    Cooper Gristmill (Chester Township)
• Dates
  • July 6 - 9 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    (Ages 7-10) $85.00
    July 20 - 23 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
    (Ages 11-14) $150.00
• Contact information: 973-285-6550
• Description

  During this four-day program, campers use primary documents and artifacts, archaeology, and other investigative techniques. Through various hands-on activities and crafts, the junior gumshoes compile evidence to present a case against who they believe is the guilty party at a mock trial at Speedwell.

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