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The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County present online summer camp, Adventures in Nature Connected

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Four sessions happening July 6-July 30

 


Los Angeles, CA (May 20, 2021) — Looking for summer science enrichment? The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) Adventures In Nature (AIN) Day Camp is available online! From July 6-July 30, participants can explore new topics each week, from dinosaurs to dire wolves, to alligator lizards and the creatures off the coast of Los Angeles, all from the safety of home. Enroll children (kindergarten through 5th grade) in four interactive virtual classes and they will learn about fascinating subjects that spark their natural curiosity and creativity.

 

Adventures in Nature Connected Program Themes:

  • July 6-9 – Dinosaurs! Dino Discoveries
    Join us to imagine life for these giants of the past.
  • July 12-16 – Wild L.A. City Safari
    Explore the wildlife that calls Los Angeles “home.”
  • July 19-23 – La Brea Tar Pits: Treasures of the Tar Pits
    Explore the Ice Age by learning about fossils found at La Brea Tar Pits.
  • July 26-30 – Oceans: Under the Sea
    Dive deeper into the life off of our coasts.

Each week includes:

  • Virtual camp groups meet five* times a week, with camp staff leading lessons and activities for 90 minutes. Parent supervision is not required. *There is a 4-day virtual camp the week of July 6-9th due to the Independence Day weekend. 
  • An at-home DIY activities kit that includes a workbook with activity instructions and activity materials for five days of engagement. Campers can do these activities at their leisure and away from the computer screen with some parent involvement.
  • AIN Camp T-shirt for your Camper in sizes Youth Small-Large

Cost per session
$100 for Members.
$175* for non-Members, *Non-Members receive a Family Pass for 2 adults and 2 children to use before December 31, 2021.* Information on how to reserve museum tickets will be included in camp confirmation materials sent by email.

Camp Supply Shipping: $20

Registration is now available. Visit NHMLAC.ORG/adventures-nature for more information. To become a Member, visit NHMLAC.ORG/join and support our current educational mission, research, and community outreach.

Activity Kit Supplies and Shipping Information
Campers will need their Activity Kit supplies in order to participate in camp. Activity Kit supplies can be shipped for an additional fee of $20, per box (recommended). To ensure proper shipping time, the deadline for all shipping orders is Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

There will be limited onsite Activity Kit supply pickup at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County (900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90007) available on two dates only, Sunday, June 27 and Sunday, July 18th from 11 am – 1 pm. There is no additional cost to pick up supplies at the museum, though due to limited onsite pickup availability, shipping is highly recommended.