Butterfly Pavilion Camps
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Fly Fishing Camp (New camp offered with Angling University!)
Monday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 10-14, $75
Monday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 10-14, $75
Monday, June 18, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 10-14, $75
Monday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 10-14, $75
Monday, July 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 10-14, $75
Monday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 10-14, $75
Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Butterfly Pavilion with our partner, Angling University! Experience an exciting morning learning about insects and meeting some of the Butterfly Pavilion's invertebrate friends. Then practice your fly casting and head over to Westminster Pond for a fun afternoon of fishing. Bring a lunch. Gear provided by Angling University.
Butterflies Bees and Beetles (New camp offering with Young Ambassadors!)
M - W, July 23 - 25, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 8-10, $265
How do our smallest creatures affect our food, fields and forests? Take part in this three day adventure, starting with an enriching and fun-filled day at the Butterfly Pavilion. Days two and three will include field trips to the Denver Botanic Gardens, Berry Patch Farms and Betasso Preserve. Tuition includes all entrance fees, transportation, programming and daily snacks.
Spiders Bugs and Butterflies I
M - F, July 30 - August 3, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $130
Explore the wonders of the invertebrate world at the Butterfly Pavilion. Engage in a variety of field explorations, crafts, and games while you learn about insects, spiders and their buggy relatives. Compete against bugs in our Invertebrate Olympics, discover insect myths and legends from around the world, and learn how to navigate through a spider’s web!
Spiders, Bugs, and Butterflies II *
M - F, July 30 - August 3, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $130
If there were no spiders, would insects rule the world? How much weight can a cockroach really carry? Spend time in the Butterfly Pavilion’s animal rearing room, learn how to raise insects and become an expert in field observation. Earn your own “Bug Badge” exploring behind the scenes at the Butterfly Pavilion and dig deep to discover how the odd and crazy world of bugs and their relatives really works! Note: You do not have to take Spiders, Bugs, and Butterflies I to enroll in this class, but it is highly encouraged.
Sign up for both Spiders, Bugs and Butterflies and stay all day!
M - F, July 30 - August 3, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $245
Bugabilities*
M - F, August 6 - 10, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $130
*Discounts apply to members of the Butterfly Pavilion or the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Come one, come all, and experience the wonders of the bug kingdom through outdoor explorations, games, crafts, and live animal interactions! Learn all about the incredible abilities of the world’s smallest wonders: insects, spiders, butterflies, bees, and scorpions.
Winged Wonders (with the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory)*
M - F, August 6 - 10, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $130
*Discounts apply to members of the Butterfly Pavilion or the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
From the mountains to the plains, birds are everywhere! Join RMBO educators to learn more about these amazing creatures through outdoor explorations, hikes, scavenger hunts, crafts, and nature journaling! Campers will study bird behavior, adaptations, and habitats in this summer camp.
Sign up for both Bugabilities & Winged Wonders and stay all day!*M - F, August 6 - 10, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $245
*Discounts apply to members of the Butterfly Pavilion or the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Campers must provide their own lunch. Butterfly Pavilion & Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory staff will monitor the lunch hour, including outdoor games and fun, weather providing.
Butterfly Pavilion in partnership with City of Westminster
| Registration Information To register, please complete the registration forms. For camps lasting more than one day, please include immunization records. All materials can be mailed or faxed to: Butterfly Pavilion Attn: Education Department 6252 W. 104th Ave Westminster, CO 80020 F: 303-657-5944 For additional questions, please contact: (720)-974-1862 or education@butterflies.org Discounts apply to Butterfly Pavilion members and Westminster residents. |
Nature Club
Insect Detectives: Bug HuntTuesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Tuesday, June 12, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Right now, all around you, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things! It’s time to grab a net, a jar, and a magnifying glass and see what you can discover about the secret lives of insects, spiders, and their buggy relatives. Participants will also have the chance to investigate the Butterfly Pavilion’s outdoor exhibits, and earn an exclusive “Bug Badge.” Dress to be outside.
Secrets of the Butterfly PavilionTuesday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Tuesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Our very popular behind the scenes opportunity is back in 2011! Discover Butterfly Pavilion secrets and help zookeepers care for our animals in this exciting camp. You’ll also get the chance to hold Rosie the tarantula, visit her home, meet her coworkers, and see what she eats when she’s not walking around on our visitors’ hands.
Pond Investigations
Tuesday, July 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Invertebrates don't just fly, they swim! Explore the Butterfly Pavilion's gardens and streams fishing for crawdads. Search for aquatic insects and learn about invertebrate life cycles.
Science Series
A Bug’s Life with the Butterfly PavilionThursday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Butterflies)
Thursday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Spiders)
Thursday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Crawdads)
Thursday, Aug 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Bees)
All 4 Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $50 (Series)
Are you buggy about ladybugs, gaga over grasshoppers, or do you just have butterflies in your stomach? Insect enthusiasts and curious kiddos will all love their experiences at the Butterfly Pavilion as they get the chance to handle live animals, perform science experiments, create crafts, hike nature trails, and play games. We will discover new critters each of these four weeks as we delve further into the amazing world of invertebrates! Summer Camp
BugabilitiesM - F, June 18 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., $130
Come one, come all and experience the wonders of the bug kingdom through outdoor explorations, games, crafts and live animal interactions! Learn about the incredible abilities of the world's smallest wonders: insects, spiders, butterflies, bees and scorpions.
Dragonfly's Tale
M - F, June 18 - 22, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., $130
This fun camp will combine nature and art! Participants will be introduced to invertebrates in Native American literature and culture. Each day will focus on a different folktale, followed by a related art project connected to the story.
Sign up for both Bugabilities and Dragonfly's Tale and stay all day!
M - F, June 18 -22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 6-8, $245
Butterfly Pavilion in partnership with City of Broomfield
| Registration Information To register, please complete the registration forms. For camps lasting more than one day, please include immunization records. All materials can be mailed or faxed to: Butterfly Pavilion Attn: Education Department 6252 W. 104th Ave Westminster, CO 80020 F: 303-657-5944 For additional questions, please contact: (720)-974-1862 or education@butterflies.org Discounts apply to Butterfly Pavilion members and Broomfield residents. Scholarships are available. |
Young Scientist Club Offerings
Insect Detectives: Bug Hunt Thursday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Thursday, June 14, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
It's time to grab a net, a jar, and a magnifying glass and see what you can discover about the secret lives of insects, spiders and their buggy relatives. Campers will also have the chance to investigate the Butterfly Pavilion's outdoor exhibits, and earn an exclusive "Bug Badge." Dress to be outside.
Secrets of the Butterfly Pavilion
Thursday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Thursday, June 28, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15
Our very popular behind the scenes opportunity is back in 2011! Discover Butterfly Pavilion secrets and help zookeepers care for our animals in this exciting camp. You’ll also get the chance to hold Rosie the tarantula, visit her home, meet her coworkers, and see what she eats when she’s not walking around on our visitors’ hands. All classes take place at the Butterfly Pavilion
Science Series Offerings
A Bug’s Life with the Butterfly Pavilion (NEW!)Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Butterflies)
Wednesday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Spiders)
Wednesday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Crawdads)
Wednesday, August 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 5-9, $15 (Bees)
All 4 Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, or 2:00 - 4:00 pm, $50 (Series)
Are you buggy about ladybugs, gaga over grasshoppers, or do you just have butterflies in your stomach? Insect enthusiasts and curious campers will all love their experiences at the Butterfly Pavilion as they get the chance to handle live animals, perform science experiments, create crafts, hike nature trails, and play games. We will discover a new critter each of these four weeks as we delve further into the amazing world of invertebrates! All classes take place at the Butterfly Pavilion.Back to main camps page
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