SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Summer Nature Camp
June 3 – August 9, 2024
Studying science and history helps children to know and understand the world around them.
The Museum offers your child this opportunity in a safe, fun, and educational setting. Through non-traditional teaching techniques, campers are encouraged to explore science, animal behavior,
history, and their local environment using interactive lessons and educational games and crafts.
Our facilities include classroom areas, the Discovery Room, and a 40-acre park, all used to
enhance your child’s learning experience. Staff members are experienced teachers and, to
ensure personalized instruction, classes are kept small, with a teacher to student ratio of 1:10.
Classes fill up quickly, so register soon! For more information, please call (979) 776-2195.
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
Summer Nature Camp 2024
• Camp sessions are from (9:00 am-3:00 pm) with a before-camp option
starting at 8:00 am, as well as an after-camp option until 5:15 pm for
an additional cost.
• Camp sessions are available to children ages 4-12.
• Prices will be $195/week for Members, and to $215/week for Non-
Members
• We will maintain a teacher to student ratio of 1:10.
If you have questions about your registration, please reach out to the
Museum during business hours (Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm) at
979.776.2195 or email us at education@brazosvalleymuseum.org. Someone
from our Education Team will be happy to assist you.
Thank you so much for your support of the Brazos Valley Museum of
Natural History.
Sincerely,
Museum Education Team
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Winter Mini Camp 2023: Train TravelersBVMNH’s Train Travelers Winter Mini Camp is an entertaining adventure all about the world of trains. Each day features interactive lessons, games, and crafts featuring trains. Join us as we explore the world of trains.
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Monday, December 18: All about TrainsWhy do trains have so many wheels? How does a train stay on the tracks? We will answer this and more as we learn all about parts of a train, how some trains work, and the first railroad tracks.
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Tuesday, December 19: Trains in HistoryWe will travel back in time to learn about the first railroads and when train travel was very popular. We will discover how trains changed over time and how railroads shaped towns, including Bryan/College Station.
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Wednesday, December 20: Careers with TrainsWhat goes on behind the scenes in the train world? We’ll explore some fascinating careers in the world of locomotives. From train conductors to signal engineers, we’ll examine the people who help trains travel, and how they stay safe around trains.
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Thursday, December 21: Types of TrainsTrains have come a long way since the first steam locomotive. Jump aboard as we travel through time to see a variety of trains throughout history. Why were steam engines, freight trains, passenger trains, and even circus trains created, and how did they work?
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Friday, December 22: Trains TodayToday, you can still ride on a vintage steam train at only 15 miles per hour. This is quite different from some modern trains that allow us to travel at more than 200 miles per hour! What new train technology helped make this possible? Join us as we learn about technological advances, famous trains in movies, the popular model train hobby, and more!
Camp Prices
Members:
$195 per week (plus a 5% Registration Fee)
Non-Members:
$215 per week (plus a 5% Registration Fee)
All registrants must pay in advance. Registrations accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Additional Discounts
Member Discount
Become a Member and receive camper discounts, priority registration, free Museum admission, and a $5 coupon to our Museum store.
Sibling Discount
$10 off 2nd, 3rd, 4th child per week if you pre-register 2 or more siblings.
Additional Discount
An additional $5 off per week when a child pre-registers for 3 or more camp sessions.
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* Pre-registration must be complete before the first week of camp in order to receive discounts. Offer not valid if registration takes place after June 6th.
Refund Policy
No refunds are possible unless a substitute camper is available to fill your spot.
Waitlist
The Museum offers waiting lists when camp sessions are full. We will call parents by noon on the Friday before your requested session to let you know if a spot has become available.
Important Forms
Become a Member and Register Early!
April 2nd: Contributor, Benefactor, & President’s Circle Members ($250+)
April 9th: Sponsor Level Members ($150+)
April 16th: Family Level Members ($100+)
April 23rd: Student, Senior Citizen, Individual, & Dual Level Members ($30+)
April 30th: Open Registration
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Open Registration begins April 30th and is on a first-come, first-served basis. A 50% deposit will save and confirm your place in the camp session. We MUST have your total camp fee no later than noon on the Friday before the first day of your registered camp session. If we do not receive your total payment, your child may be removed from the list to accommodate another camper on the waiting list.
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Become a Member and receive camper discounts, priority registration, free Museum admission, and a $5 coupon to our Museum store.
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Winter Mini Camp 2023: Train TravelersBVMNH’s Train Travelers Winter Mini Camp is an entertaining adventure all about the world of trains. Each day features interactive lessons, games, and crafts featuring trains. Join us as we explore the world of trains.
-
Monday, December 18: All about TrainsWhy do trains have so many wheels? How does a train stay on the tracks? We will answer this and more as we learn all about parts of a train, how some trains work, and the first railroad tracks.
-
Tuesday, December 19: Trains in HistoryWe will travel back in time to learn about the first railroads and when train travel was very popular. We will discover how trains changed over time and how railroads shaped towns, including Bryan/College Station.
-
Wednesday, December 20: Careers with TrainsWhat goes on behind the scenes in the train world? We’ll explore some fascinating careers in the world of locomotives. From train conductors to signal engineers, we’ll examine the people who help trains travel, and how they stay safe around trains.
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Thursday, December 21: Types of TrainsTrains have come a long way since the first steam locomotive. Jump aboard as we travel through time to see a variety of trains throughout history. Why were steam engines, freight trains, passenger trains, and even circus trains created, and how did they work?
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Friday, December 22: Trains TodayToday, you can still ride on a vintage steam train at only 15 miles per hour. This is quite different from some modern trains that allow us to travel at more than 200 miles per hour! What new train technology helped make this possible? Join us as we learn about technological advances, famous trains in movies, the popular model train hobby, and more!