Winter Safari 2011

Winter Safari Camp is online and available for registration!

Join us for our second annual Winter Safari Camp, available December 26-30 for full-day experiences. A variety of incredible activities are in store during the winter break at the wildest place in town. Spaces are very limited and will go quickly, so sign up right away! Call (248) 541-5717 ext. 3800 to register.

Downloadable Registration Form

How to Make Winter Safari Work for You
Choose the days that work for you from the selections below. Make sure to pack a lunch for each day; we'll take care of a snack in the morning and afternoon. Groups will be divided by age depending on registration levels.

 
Marion_S_Jan_2001Early Bird and Late Owl (All Ages)
We know busy schedules and work commitments don’t always work well with a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. camp schedule. Take advantage of our early drop-off and late pick-up program to make Winter Safari work for you! Campers will be supervised by education staff the entire time, enjoying games, activities and stories. Simply register for either Early Bird (7:30-9 a.m.) or Late Owl (4-6 p.m.) for as many days as you need during the week. Cost is $5 for each morning or afternoon, available every morning and afternoon that camp programs are offered.

All programs are for youth ages 5-12.

Groups will be divided after registration according to age levels.

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Stay, Slow or Go - Surviving the Snow!
Discover how plants and animals adjust to the falling temperatures! Explore unique adaptations that allow organisms to endure seasonal changes. We will examine migration, hibernation, dormancy and other survival strategies.
Program cost is $60 for members, $70 for non-members.

Monday, December 26, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.  
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Cold and Crafty - Winter Art
Winter is the perfect time to explore your creative side! Experiment with snow clay, snow paint and even try your hand at ice sculpting. (Don't worry grown-ups, no sharp objects involved!) You won't want to miss this fun day of unique art.
Program cost is $60 for members, $70 for non-members.

Tuesday, December 27, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.  
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Science in the Snow
Are igloos really warm? What is an ice spike? Find out during this day filled with snow and ice! Watch snow crystals form inside, create art with melting ice and enjoy healthy snow-themed snacks. 
Program cost is $60 for members, $70 for non-members.

Wednesday, December 28, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.  
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From Pole to Pole
Do polar bears eat penguins? Discover what makes the polar regions of the earth unique and learn how animals and plants survive the long dark winters in these extreme environments.
Program cost is $60 for members, $70 for non-members.

Thursday, December 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
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A Very Serengeti Winter
Seasonal change on the African savannah brings much-needed rain to the plants and animals that call this unique ecosystem home. Explore the relationships among the residents of the savannah and their special adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive in this harsh environment.
Program cost is $60 for members, $70 for non-members.

Friday, December 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.