SUMMER CAMPS
Qualified program coordinators plan ensure your child has fun and learns the presented skills. Full-day campers are asked to bring a lunch, two snacks, and a drink. Half-day campers should bring a snack and drink. Limited spots are available.
NATURE LUNCH BREAK • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-THROUGH FIRST CLASS DAY
If your camper is registered for a morning (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) and afternoon (1-5 p.m.) camp in the same week, you can register them for a supervised lunch break from noon-1 p.m. Board games are available, and campers must bring their lunch.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Mon.-Fri. • June 6-10 • 12-1 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Mon.-Fri. • June 13-17 • 12-1 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Tue.-Fri. • June 21-24 • 12-1 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Tue.-Fri. • July 5-8 • 12-1 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Mon.-Fri. • July 11-15 • 12-1 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Mon.-Fri. • July 18-22 • 12-1 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $10 • Mon.-Fri. • July 25-29 • 12-1 p.m.
A BUG’S LIFE • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JUNE 3
Lick Creek is abuzz with bugs! Discover the fantastic insects, arachnids, and other crawlers and flyers around Lick Creek Park. Prepare to catch bugs and learn how they help our ecosystem.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • June 6-10 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
SILLY SCIENCE • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JUNE 3
Get silly with science! Discover the quirky things nature and science offer as we dive into experiments, paper mâché, crazy crafts, and more!
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • June 6-10 • 1-5 p.m.
EXTREME MARINE • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-FRIDAY BEFORE FIRST CLASS DAY
Explore the depths of the vast ocean as we sink our hands into aquatic fun as marine scientists. Discover the world’s sea creatures and environments through fun crafts. We’ll also enjoy pirate and mermaid-themed games and activities.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • June 13-17 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • July 11-15 • 1-5 p.m.
DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-FRIDAY BEFORE FIRST CLASS DAY
Dig for dinosaurs, clever campers! We’ll learn to identify a dinosaur, play games, and conduct dino-sized crafts and activities.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • June 13-17 • 1-5 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • July 11-15 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
NATURE DETECTIVES • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JUNE 17
Think like a detective as we explore nature by problem-solving, searching for clues, asking questions, and observing the great outdoors. Campers uncover the mysteries of Earth’s rain forest, deserts, and tundra.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Tue.-Fri. • June 21-24 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
EXTRAORDINARY SITES • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JUNE 17
Campers and counselors use Lick Creek’s trails for adventures, activities, and games as they learn about the world’s exotic landmarks, wonders, cultures, myths, and legends.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Tue.-Fri. • June 21-24 • 1-5 p.m.
OUTDOOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CAMP • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-FRIDAY BEFORE FIRST CLASS DAY
Activities take place at Lick Creek Nature Center and surrounding trails. Campers should bring sunscreen, water, and a snack.
Day 1: Explore American Indian and pioneer culture. Learn to find and build shelters to prevent getting lost in the wilderness and locate and identify edible and medicinal plants.
Day 2: Discover how to find and purify water for drinking, make a fire by friction, track animals, and create primitive hunting tools.
Day 3: We’ll make rope, survival baskets, bows and arrows, animal traps and snares, and throw spears.
Day 4: Learn forester skills to observe wildlife better and practice your fire-building skills and how to light a campfire with a single match.
Day 5: Make soap and toothpaste out of native plants and learn the techniques for campfire cooking. The week ends with a final review and graduation, with each camper receiving an arrowhead.
Ages 7-12 • $155 • Mon.-Fri. • June 27-July 1 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages 7-12 • $155 • Mon.-Fri. • July 18-22 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JULY 1
Let your creativity come alive! As we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and more inspired by the outdoors, your imagination is the limit. So get ready to build, create, and explore.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Tue.-Fri. • July 5-8 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
SUPERHERO WEEK • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JULY 1
Explore a marvelous universe of superheroes! Campers create superheroes, stories, and gadgets while learning what being a superhero means and working as a team.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Tue.-Fri. • July 5-8 • 1-5 p.m.
PEOPLE OF THE PAST • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JULY 15
Explore extraordinary scientists, their inventions, and the impacts they made through activities and crafts involving flight, meteorology, exploration, volcanoes, and more.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • July 18-22 • 1-5 p.m.
REPTILE ROUNDUP • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JULY 22
Ssssummer just got scalier! Join us at Lick Creek Nature Center to learn about the reptiles that live worldwide and those that call the park home. Campers learn about reptiles’ habitats, biology, and unique behavior through fun activities.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • July 25-29 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
GALAXY QUEST • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-JULY 22
Three, two, one, blast off! Explore outer space and discover planets, galaxies, and constellations while creating planets, spaceships, etc.
Ages 7-12 • $100 • Mon.-Fri. • July 25-29 • 1-5 p.m.
TEXAS HUNTER'S SAFETY CERTIFICATION • REGISTRATION: APRIL 4-AUG. 19
Hunters nine years and older must complete the course to hunt in Texas legally. Participants 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Participants must pay an additional $5 in cash to Texas Parks & Wildlife to cover the certificate cost on the class day.
Ages 9+ • $20 • Sat. • Aug. 20 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.