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Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Latta Plantation Nature Center Camps L.A.N.D. Camp: Slimy and Scaly Adventures Interested in creatures that are slimy or scaly? Join us for this week long, half-day camp where we become Herpetologists and explore different reptiles and amphibians. Get up close and personal with some of our residential herps and be prepared to visit them in the wild as well! Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 4 - 6 $75.00 per session #43295 Jun 17 - 21 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm #43296 Jul 8 - 12 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm #43297 Jul 22 - 26 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm L.A.N.D. Camp: Eco-Fantasy Join us for this week long, half day camp where we will encourage your child’s imagination to grow while making connections to real animals found in nature. Imagination, creativity and nature education work together in this fun camp week. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 4 - 6 $75.00 per session #43298 Jun 24 - 28 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm #43299 Jul 15 - 19 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm #43300 Aug 5 - 9 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm Young Explorers Camp Not sure if your child is ready for a full day at camp? Then this half-day version of our everpopular Outdoor Adventure Camp is just what you’re searching for! Each day will focus on a different outdoor recreation activity. Campers will explore the nature preserve by going canoeing, using a map and compass, hunting for hidden treasure, and more. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 6 - 7 $75.00 per session #43301 Jul 1 - 5 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm #43302 Jul 29-Aug 2 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm #43303 Aug 12 - 16 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm Outdoor Adventure Camp Campers will explore Latta Plantation Nature Preserve as they have never done before! Canoeing, fishing, geocaching, shelter building and hiking are just some of the fun activities we will enjoy during this week long day camp. This camp will culminate with a field trip adventure to Crowder’s Mountain State Park. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 7 - 10 $150.00 per session #43304 Jun 24 - 28 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm #43305 Jul 1 - 5 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm #43306 Jul 29 - Aug 2 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm #43307 Aug 5 - 9 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm For More Information or to Register Visit www.parkandrec.com Camp H2O Kids will have a splash at our water-themed camp! We will investigate everything from aquatic animals to water quality with cool, water-based activities and games. Some highlights of the week will include canoeing, stream explorations, and even a visit to Ray’s Splash Planet. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 8 - 11 $150.00 per session #43308 Jul 8 - 12 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm #43309 Jul 22 - 26 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm #43310 Aug 12 - 16 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm Outdoor Survival Camp Latta Plantation Nature Preserve provides everything we need in order to survive. During this fun-filled, week long camp, campers will learn how to survive in the outdoors. We will learn about water survival as we canoe, land navigation with a map and compass, how to build shelters, cooking in the outdoors, and, most importantly, to keep a positive mental attitude. This will culminate in an overnight camping experience. The overnight camping will take place at Copperhead Island adjacent to McDowell Nature Preserve. Campers will need to be picked up on Friday morning at 10:00am. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 10 - 12 $150.00 per session #43311 Jun 17 - 21 Mon-Wed 9:00am to 3:00pm Thu 9:00am to Fri 10:00am #43312 Jul 15 - 19 Mon-Wed 9:00am to 3:00pm Thu 9:00am to Fri 10:00am Family Wetland Walk Explore the amazing wetland at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge. Catch newts and tadpoles, search for frogs, and more! Wear your water shoes and prepare to get wet! Latta Plantation Nature Center at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge Entrance All Ages FREE #43288 Apr 20 Sat 3:00pm to 4:00pm Spring Family Fun Hike Join us for a walk through the nature preserve as we investigate the early signs of spring. Latta Plantation Nature Center All Ages FREE #43280 Mar 3 Sun 3:30pm to 4:30pm Full Moon Hike Test your trail skills (and your night sight!) as we hike around the nature preserve by the light of the stars and the full moon. Terrain: Easy to moderate. 1.5 - 2.0 miles. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 10 and Older FREE #43293 May 25 Sat 9:00pm to 10:00pm G.O. Play! Festival Nature makes the best playground! After all, where else can you catch a fish, bake a mud pie, and build an awesome stick fort? Families and kids of all ages will have a blast at this annual festival that’s all about getting outside, being active, and having fun in nature. Activities will include canoeing, hunting for bugs, building sand castles, making mud art, and much more messy fun. The only limit is your imagination! So, dress for a mess - and join us at Latta Plantation! Latta Plantation Nature Center at Waterfront Picnic Area Parking Lot All Ages FREE #43880 May 18 Sat 11:00am to 3:00pm Kayak and Camping on Mountain Island Lake Pack an overnight bag and join us for kayaking and camping on Mountain Island Lake! We will be enjoying an afternoon kayaking tour of the lake that will depart from Latta Plantation Nature Preserve and end at a camp that will be set up for you by our staff. We will enjoy dinner while watching the sunset from a secluded cove, a campfire, and an optional night paddle. In the morning we will wake up to breakfast prepared by our staff and enjoy a morning paddle back to Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. Be prepared for semi-primitive camping and please pack weather appropriate clothing. Camping and paddling gear will be provided as well as dinner and breakfast. Latta Plantation Nature Center - Horse Trailer Overflow Parking Lot Ages 10 and Older Single Kayak - Ages 13 and Older - $25.00 Tandem Kayak - Ages 10 and Older (w/ adult) - $40.00 #43155 May 11 Sat 3:00pm to May 12 Sun 11:00am Get Going Guide • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com 39
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Latta Plantation Nature Center Kayaking Tour on Mountain Island Lake Join us as we paddle on Mountain Island Lake, the oldest lake in the Charlotte area. Learn the basics of flat water kayaking and then enjoy a guided tour of the lake. Discover its history, significance and what you can do to help protect it. All equipment provided. Please wear appropriate clothing, and bring water and snacks. Latta Plantation Nature Center - Horse Trailer Overflow Parking Lot Ages 10 and Older Single Kayak - Ages 13 and Older - $25.00 Tandem Kayak - Ages 10 and Older (w/ adult) - $40.00 #43099 May 19 Sun 1:00pm to 3:00pm Canopy Climb Experience: Learning the Ropes This unique experience gives you an unforgettable birds-eye view of the world around you, immersed in the canopy of majestic trees. In this 2-hour experience, expert instructors will introduce you to the extraordinary, diverse world of trees and forests, while teaching you the basics of tree climbing mechanics, including “Double-Rope” climbing technique, balance and safety. Throughout this session, climbers will have the opportunity to ascend and descend multiple times, exploring different parts of the tree’s structure, limb and canopy. This course is designed for first-time climbers, with an emphasis on basic tree climbing mechanics along with introductory tree/forest ecology. All equipment such as helmets and tree climbing saddles are provided. Latta Plantation Nature Center - Gazebo on left just past the Raptor Center Ages 10 to Older $35.00 #43553 Mar 23 Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm #43554 Mar 23 Sat 12:30pm to 2:30pm #43555 Mar 23 Sat 3:00pm to 5:00pm Toddlers Bubbles If you enjoy blowing bubbles then this hour of fun is right up your alley! Enjoy interactive bubble fun and even create some bubble art before the day is through! Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 3 and Older $3.00 #43279 Mar 3 Sun 1:30pm to 2:30pm For More Information or to Register Visit www.parkandrec.com Young Explorer Series Discover nature with you little one through stories, crafts, and activities related to the theme. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 2 to 3 $3.00 Theme: Frogs #43169 Mar 6 Wed 10:15am to 11:00am Theme: Worms #43170 Mar 20 Wed 10:15am to 11:00am Theme: Seeds & Flowers #43171 Apr 3 Wed 10:15am to 11:00am Theme: Leaves #43172 Apr 17 Wed 10:15am to 11:00am Theme: Butterflies #43173 May 1 Wed 10:15am to 11:00am Theme: Nocturnal Animals #43174 May 15 Wed 10:15am to 11:00am Young Scientist Series: Einstein Adventures, Adventures in Gravity Albert Einstein is a famous scientist and he discovered many things, one of which is gravity. Come learn more about Einstein and discover what gravity is all about. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 3 to 5 $3.00 #43285 Apr 8 Mon 10:00am to 11:00am Young Scientist Series: Weather Come learn how to predict the weather by making some simple tools and learn how the weather can affects our everyday live. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 3 to 5 $3.00 #43286 May 13 Mon 10:00am to 11:00am PreSchool Preschool Nature Club: Explorations in Ecology Discovering nature helps spark inner curiosity and creativity. During this series preschoolers will become soil investigators as they learn what soil is, who uses it, what lives in it, and why soil is an important habitat. Each session will feature stories, games, and activities related to the topic. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 4 to 6 $3.00 Theme: Habitat and Web of Life #43187 Mar 14 Thu 10:00am to 11:30am Theme: What is Soil? #43188 Apr 11 Thu 10:00am to 11:30am Theme: Who Uses Soil? #43189 Apr 25 Thu 10:00am to 11:30am Theme: What Lives In Soil? #43190 May 9 Thu 10:00am to 11:30am Theme: Where Is Our Soil Going? #43190 May 23 Thu 10:00am to 11:30am Muddy Boots Club This hiking club for kids is about getting outside, exploring nature, and having fun! Our muddy boots will take us on-trail, off-trail, through streams, and all around Latta. Each participant will receive a nature journal to record their discoveries in, take home, and bring back with them on their next hike. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 4 to 6 $3.00 #43177 Mar 14 Thu 1:30pm to 3:00pm #43179 Apr 11 Thu 1:30pm to 3:00pm #43181 Apr 25 Thu 1:30pm to 3:00pm #43183 May 9 Thu 1:30pm to 3:00pm #43185 May 23 Thu 1:30pm to 3:00pm Adolescents School’s Out! Let’s Go Fishing Come enjoy some fun outdoors while school is out and go fishing. First we will talk about fish and what makes them unique and then we will go fishing on Mountain Island Lake. Latta Plantation Nature Center Waterfront Picnic Area Parking Lot Ages 5 to 12 $4.00 #43283 Apr 4 Thu 10:00am to 12:00pm Fantastic Fish This is a chance for you to learn more about fish and go fishing all in the same day. First we will talk about why fish are unique and then we will go fishing on Mountain Island Lake. Latta Plantation Nature Center Waterfront Picnic Area Parking Lot Ages 5 to 12 $4.00 #43284 Apr 7 Sun 2:00pm to 4:00pm #43290 May 5 Sun 2:00pm to 4:00pm Cub Scouts Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin Join us at Latta Plantation Nature Center for this two and a half hour program and earn your Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin. Latta Plantation Nature Center Ages 7 to 12 $5.00 #43281 Mar 17 Sun 1:30pm to 4:00pm Get Going Guide • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com 40
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