are week long day camps available to upcoming kindergarteners through upcoming 8th graders. Campers will discover the fascinating world of science through hands-on activities, creative crafts, and wildlife investigations. Wolves, eagles, and cougars are just a few of the native wildlife species on exhibit along our 2 mile nature trail. Living in their natural habitat, our animals provide up close and safe observation for field studies and creative inspiration. Enthusiastic adult instructors, most of whom are certified teachers, bring a wide range of experience and talent to enhance these camp adventures. Join us for a week of exploration and discovery your child will never forget! When: June 20, 2011 – Aug 12, 2011 (No camp the week of 4th of July) Weekly camps run Monday through Friday, beginning daily at 9:00am and ending at 3:00pm. Tuition: Tuition: $135.00 for each week of camp. This fee also includes a camp t- shirt that must be worn each day of camp attendance. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase at orientation. Extended Care: All before and after care must be pre-arranged and fees must be paid at time of registration. Cancellation refunds for this service are not available. Before Care 8am-9am …… $5.00/day, $20.00/week After Care 3pm-5pm…… $10.00/day, $40.00/week How to Register Please fill out one application form for each camper. (You may visit our web site and print out a form or you may make photo copies from the one provided.) Select the classes and dates you wish to attend. Application forms must be signed and submitted to Oatland with full tuition payment in order to be processed. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and can not be reserved without full tuition payment, so please register early to ensure availability of your desired camp. Tuition payments are accepted in cash (preferred), checks, money orders, VISA and MasterCard. Refunds are available only if a camper cancels with a two week notice, however, a $35.00 refund fee will apply. Cancellations made within two weeks of attending camp are not entitled to refunds. Send completed application forms and payments to the address at the bottom of the form. Expect to receive a confirmation letter and receipt once your application is processed, usually within two weeks. This will confirm that you are registered. Please do not assume you are registered by sending in an application and tuition fees. You must receive a confirmation letter. Please contact us if you do not receive your confirmation letter within two weeks of registration. Oatland Island Wildlife Center Summer Camp 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA 31410 (912) 395-1513 FAX (912) 201-5684 www.oatlandisland.org Upcoming Kindergarten and 1st Grade Amazing Animals Animals, animals, everywhere! Large and small, rough and smooth, furry and feathery… come to Oatland for an animal extravaganza! Campers will learn through stories, crafts, and up-close observations that animals have similarities and differences that make each one special! Home Sweet Home Campers explore Oatland's many habitats where fuzzy animals and creepy crawlies live. They will learn about a different habitat each day and about the many kinds of animals that live there. Little Critters Tiny little worlds alive with tiny little creatures exist right in your own backyard. Let's see what amazing things you can find by learning where to look. We’ll find creepers, crawlers and swimmers as we turn logs in our forest and look closely into the tidal creek. A week of discovery awaits in these wonderful small worlds! Fun on the Farm From the sheep's wool to the cow's milk, we will investigate Oatland's barnyard bunch. Learn how chickens and owls are alike and how goats are similar to bears. We will learn all the fascinating facts about farm animals and why they are important to people. Science Magic Using everyday objects and products, your little scientist will create scientific magic! Through experiments, crafts and explorations, campers will experience just how sensational science can be. Let’s Be SenseSense-able What sounds do animals make? Do they all feel the same? Join us for a week of outdoor exploration and sensory discovery using your five senses. Using stories, crafts and lots of outdoor, hands-on fun, you will learn that animals have senses, too. Upcoming 2nd and 3rd Graders Wild About Wildlife Where do our wild animals live? What do they eat? When do they sleep? Learn about Georgia's native wildlife by observing them up close and behind the scenes. The alligator, red fox, bobcats, eagles and more will become your friends at Oatland! Slithery and Scaly Join us for a week of reptilian fun as we learn about these wonderful cold blooded creatures. Research reptiles and amphibians as you become a herpetologist for the week! Predators! Do you hunt by day or stalk by night? Are you fast, quiet, sly or venomous? Explore the world of the hunters - the predators that live among us. Wolves, owls, spiders and more are waiting for you to start your adventure! The Mad Scientist! Hands on experiments and up-close observations explain some of nature’s most fascinating features. Come learn about the life, earth, chemical and physical sciences in this week of science madness! Good Ol’ Days Venture back in time to the fascinating world of the V 1800’s. Spend a week learning the skills and way of life of the early Georgia settlers. Churn butter, process wool, make candles, cook over an open fire and more. This week is sure to ignite new respect for today’s modern conveniences! Hooray for Habitats Explore the many places that living things call home. Find out why different places are home to different plants and animals. The forest, the marsh, a small rock and a rotting log provide the perfect habitat for many Oatland creatures. Upcoming 4th – 5th Graders Wild Wisdom Let Oatland’s natural world awaken your curiosity! Get the most out of your nature experience by learning the basic awareness skills of an Oatland naturalist. Tracking and birding are just the beginning to get you inspired by the native plants and animals of our low country environment. wildlife. From our freshwater springs in the mountains, down rivers and through swamps, we arrive at the coastal salt marshes and Atlantic Ocean. Come prepared to get in the sand, mud, and muck to find out what lives there and why. Journey to the Stars Explore the world of astronomy, the universal Survival Skills What would you do if you were lost in the wilderness? What would you eat and how would you find shelter? Spend a week learning fascinating facts and techniques that would help you survive in the extreme situation of being lost in the wild! science! Oatland’s own portable planetarium, the Digitarium, provides the amazing stage for an astronomical experience! Travel to the moon, count the rings of Saturn, and find new constellations full of myths and legends. This journey is like no other, so join us for a week of ‘out of this world’ discoveries! Wetland Investigations Five days of hands-on, feet wet fun! Our many regions of Georgia provide wetland habitat that is vital to native Scientist for a Day Have you ever dreamed of being a marine biologist or astronomer? Spend a week with us and become a different type of scientist each day. From lizards to ladybugs and planets to pelicans, you will discover the amazing world of science and what this field has to offer. Upcoming 6th - 8th Graders Trails and Treasures Join us for a 21st century treasure hunt! You will FUNdamentals of Beek Beekeeping Did you know that honey bees are begin your week with map and compass skills and proceed to learning the new sport of “Geocacheing”, including learning how to use a GPS (Geographic Positioning System). Participants will have a one-day field trip to hunt for “caches” that are hidden in Chatham County, and then they will design their own cache and play Geocacheing on the Oatland trail. As a group, we will also create, hide, and publish a cache on the Geocacheing web site. responsible for pollinating 1/3 of the food we consume? Humankind depends on these fascinating animals for food, as well as many other hive products that improve our health and wellbeing. In today’s world, honey bees face many challenges. Both hobby and professional beekeepers are needed to help maintain the populations of this vital creature. Join us this week to learn more about these critically important animals and catch the buzz! (Additional fee of $25.00 required for off-site travel.)