What’s In Your Backyard? Become A Nature Scientist!

There is so much to learn from the world around us! Students explore the biodiversity of habitats, ecosystems, and biomes around the world before focusing on the biome we live in, the deciduous forest. Students actively investigate biodiversity and why we need to protect it. Students learn the characteristics of the six  terrestrial and aquatic biomes of the earth. Students investigate interconnected food chains and food webs to understand interdependence of the deciduous forests of our biome. Students learn about the concept of invasive species that negatively affect biome environments and the importance of pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and birds to preserving biomes. Nature walks are an important part of the camp. To learn more about the flora and fauna of the deciduous forest, students will become nature scientists as they count, measure, and record items they find on our nature walks. Each student will be provided a Nature Journal, clipboard, hand lens, and a ruler. They will write and draw observations in their journal which will be shared, compiled and analyzed with classmates.

KOSC Summer Camp Registration Basics:

• KOSC Members get a 15% discount on STEM Summer Camps. Memberships can be purchased directly during registration.
• Early Bird Tuition is available through May 31. Add $20 when registering after May 31.
• Early drop off (8 am) and late pick up (4 pm) are available for an additional $20/day. This can be added during initial registration or closer to the camp’s start date.
• Camps have a maximum enrollment and many fill quickly each year. Register early and avoid the waiting list.
• Refunds are available (less a $15 administration fee) if a student withdraws 14 days prior to the start of camp. No refund is provided for cancellations within the 13-day window prior to camp. In case of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified one week in advance and will receive a full refund.
• At checkout, there is an option to pay by check, if preferred. When sending a check, please make it out to Kopernik Observatory & Science Center and include a note specifying where the funds should be applied (especially for those registering for multiple camps). Checks must be sent to Kopernik at the time of registration and pay for the camp in full. Please contact Kopernik directly with questions or concerns.
• Some camps offer two sessions, designated Session A and Session B. Please note that the curriculum in each session is identical.
• A welcome email will be sent approximately one week before the first day of camp providing specifics on the class and a letter from the teacher.