Like Tarantulas?  Join us for Spider Safari and explore all about arachnids!

Summer camps offered in partnership with:

Science Discovery

  Registration Information
  To register for Science Discovery classes listed on this page, please contact:
  (303)-492-7188 or SciDisc@colorado.edu
  or visit Visit Science Discovery's registration website
  and indicate the camp you are interested in.
  For general camp information call 720-974-1862 or email education@butterflies.org


Spiders, Bugs, and Butterflies I (Two offerings!)
2012 camp dates and times coming soon.

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
2012 camp dates and times coming soon.

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.)

Spider Safari
2012 camp dates and times coming soon.

Why do spiders have 8 legs? Why are tarantulas so hairy? Delve into the amazing world of spiders and other arachnids to learn the answers to these questions and more. Explore through outdoor investigations, crafts, and games. Become a published author by writing your own class book!


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The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning.

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