Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Camps
Wunderlust Kidz
Find the fun in nature! Explore the great outdoors
and engage in some hands-on learning from
stomping in the creek to observing live wildlife.
Each week will be a new adventure and each day
will take us on a new journey. Join us for the
“Natural Way of Learning!”
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 4 to 6 $75.00
#42908 June 17-21 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm
#42915 Jul 8-12 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm
#42916 Jul 8-12 Mon - Fri 1:00pm to 4:00pm
#42917 Jul 22-26 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm
#42918 Jul 22-26 Mon - Fri 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Wings of Wonder
Ornithology Camp
Enter the fascinating world of birds through
this hands-on week-long adventure. Highlights
include birding by kayak, visiting Carolina Raptor
Center and a trip to the zoo!
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 10 to 12 $150.00
#42924 June 17-21 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Earth Adventures
Discover what lies underneath that rock, what
is hidden in the mud, and peeks through the
grasses and trees of the forest. This action packed
week will have campers scanning the tree tops,
examining the stones beneath their feet, and
exploring the well kept secrets of the preserve.
Join us for a hands-on, outdoor experience that
your child will rave about!
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 7 to 9 $150.00
#42904 June 24-28 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Predator and Prey Camp
Explore animal survival strategies like sneaking,
stalking, and camouflage while searching for
predators and their prey throughout the preserve.
Campers will learn about the relationship between
predator and prey and end the camp with a visit to
the NC Zoo.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 7 to 9 $90.00
#42909 Jul 1-3 Mon - Wed 9:00am to 4:00pm
Scaly and Slimy
Herpetology Camp
Snakes, Lizards and Frogs….oh my! A journey
into the life of these scaly and slimy creatures
promises to be a fun filled adventure! Highlights
include Herptile hunts by land and water
(searching for reptiles and amphibians) and a
trip to the zoo.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 7 to 9 $150.00
#42925 Jul 15-19 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Eco Odyssey
Put on your explorer’s cap and get ready
for some adventure. We will spend our time
discovering the many adventures that nature has
to offer. Wading through creeks, geocaching and
canoeing are just a few examples of the fun that
awaits you!
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 7 to 9 $150.00
#42920 Aug 5-Aug 9 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Wilderness Living Skills Camp
Get in sync with nature and learn wilderness
living skills. We will tune ourselves into the
natural world and learn how to track wild
animals, learn their calls, and know their life.
We will learn the art of shelter building and
how to make ourselves warm and comfortable,
wild crafting, orienteering, and so much more.
Start your journey into how to thrive in the
wilderness not just survive. A one night
camping trip (Thursday to Friday) will conclude
the week’s journey.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 10 to 12 $160.00
#42903 June 24-28 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
N.S.I. (Nature Scence
Invesitgators)
Who left that track in the mud? Who made that
nest? Who lives in that burrow? Campers will
investigate clues in nature during this week of
exploration and sleuthing. Come be a Nature
Scene Investigator!
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 10 to 12 $150.00
#42919 Jul 15-19 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Wild Adventures in Nature
Discover the wild side of nature during this
adventure camp focused on the wildlife of
North Carolina. Highlights include kayaking and
an overnight camping experience.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 13 to 15 $160.00
#42926 Jul 29-Aug 2 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Family
Nature Art
Have you ever noticed how much nature plays
a role in all aspects of art? Nature provides the
canvas and the tools to create magnificent
pieces of art. Join us as we hike the preserve
looking at the ways nature is art, and then we
will create some art in the woods for all to see.
It surely will be a great time using rocks, sticks,
leaves and more as our paints.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
All Ages FREE
#42787 Mar 2 Sat 10:00am to 11:00am
Family Birding Extravaganza!
Bring the whole family for this fun-filled
afternoon! Learn why birds can bring joy to
any time of year by hiking through their habitat
with binoculars and field guides. We’ll also play
games and create treats to bring home to the
birds in your own backyard.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
All Ages FREE
#42788 Mar 2 Sat 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Animal Evidence ID
Have you ever found an animal track in the
mud? Or a bird nest in a tree? Learn how to
be a nature detective and identify clues left by
different kinds of animals. We will hike for
about 30 minutes on some uneven terrain.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
All Ages FREE
#42789 Mar 3 Sun 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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