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Young Explorers 2013 - Base Camp to Summit: SMNHC to Sandia Crest, July 15 -19

New Mexico Museum of Natrual History & Science
Albuquerque, NM

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NEW CAMP! How is Base camp different from the Summit? Get ready to explore the Sandia Mountain ecosystem from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC) base camp. Campers will learn about the Sandia Mountains: their geology, plants, and animals. Your explorations will include hikes, hands-on science activities, crafts, games, stories, and field trips. Campers will visit Sandia Crest and the NM Museum of Natural History & Science. Classes are limited to 13 children and are taught by two adult instructors and one aide. (For children entering 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade in 2013-2014 school year).

Camp meets at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center in the East Mountains and aftercare is not available at this location.

Scholarships are available for children who qualify and are awarded based on need. To apply go to http://nmnaturalhistory.org/duplicate-of-young-explorers-summer-camp.html and download the form containing the Scholarship application and instructions. For additional questions please do call 505 841-2861.

YOU NEED TO KNOW:
-Our camp instructors are teachers or scientists. They have all completed first aid and CPR. All instructors submit to a background check before teaching camp.
-Please note that Museum staff cannot take responsibility for dispensing prescription or over-the-counter medications.
-Campers are required to provide their own lunch, snack, and drink. Campers must wear appropriate clothing and shoes for active learning.

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science reserves the right to cancel any event that does not reach a minimum of 6 participants.

DO NOTE that online ticket sales stop 7 days before the event. To inquire regarding any opening into this camp do contact August Wainwright at programs.nmmnhs@state.nm.us or call 505 841-2861.

There will be no additional fee when you complete your camp purchase.

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Date

Jul 15, 2013 9:00 AM

YOU NEED TO KNOW These classes are scheduled rain or shine. The minimum number of participants for a class is 6. Please note that the Museum staff (including instructors, aides and all other staff) cannot take responsibility for dispensing prescription or over-the-counter medications. Our camp instructors are teachers or scientists. They have all completed first aid, CPR, defensive driving, and van driving courses. All instructors submit to a background check before teaching camp. Full-day camps are taught by two trained instructors. Half-day camps are taught by two trained instructors and an aide.