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Earth Guardians Adventure DayS Summer Camp

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary’s

E.G.A.D.S. 2020 Camp

Schedule

MLTNS member early enrollment begins 3/3 Non-member enrollment begins 4/7

Become a member today and save big on summer camp!

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From critter catching to water games

All the Kids Ages 6 and up. This is a session that will give all of the kids in the family a chance to share the world of nature together. Session is limited to 30 children

Session is 8:30am - 3pm, Monday through Friday. Refer to “Things to Know” on pg. 6

Campers must bring a water bottle and change of clothes, arrive in

clothes and shoes that can get wet; a mid-morning snack will be provided

Splash into Summer June 22-26

Start summer off right with a week of water games, creek exploration, and pond fishing. We’ll beat the heat all week.

Creature Quest July 6-10

Journey across the Sanctuary as we search high and low through the prairies,

woodlands, and wetlands to see what wild and wonderful animals call these

habitats home!

Nature Navigators July 20-24 Hike, splash, fish, and play as we experience the wide variety of outdoors activities

nature has to offer! Whether you’re an expert explorer, or new to nature, this camp is

for you!

Creek Commotion August 3– 7

Splash into this week of super-wet discovery in the pond and creek. From critter catching to water games, plan on getting soaking wet!

Earth Guardian in Training (Ages 15 and up) Time: 8:15am – 2:30pm Cost: $125 (member $100) Choose from these “All the Kids” camps for your training

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hoppin’, happy for EGADS!

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Earth Guardian in Training Ages 14 and up Earth Guardian in Training Time: 8:15am – 2pm Cost: $125 (member $100) Choose one of the “All the Kids” camp to attend. This is a session that will give children a chance to develop leadership skills in a safe and fun camp setting. Session is 8:15am - 2:30pm, Monday through Friday Refer to “Things to Know” on pg. 6 Campers must bring a water bottle, sack lunch & drink; a mid-morning snack will be provided Sessions are limited to 2 trainees per All the Kids session. Cost: $125 (MLTNS members $100)

Become an Earth Guardian in Training! Earth Guardians in Training will enjoy all the camp activities while learning how to be a leader for younger campers. This is applicable to any and all of the All the Kids camps, offered during the summer. Bring a change of shoes and clothes every day, we will get wet!

Drop off and Pick up for the daily camps Line up at the picnic shelter half way down the driveway. A staff member will come to your car to check your photo ID. They will take your pre-camp Health Form on the first day of camp. The student’s temperature will be recorded prior to getting out of the car and then asked to go to the picnic shelter. No one else need leave the vehicle at the picnic shelter. Photo ID will be required at drop off and at pick up. Please have it ready when we approach the vehicle, thank you. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied prior to leaving your home.

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Single Day Camps Age 6 and up Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost:$40 ($30 MLTNS members)

Drop off and pick up at the picnic shelter with a photo ID. *Note: If program demand is high, additional dates may be added

Rush Creek Ruckus August 11 Here is a chance for your child to join us for a half-day adventure exploring beautiful Rush creek. Weather and water conditions permitting we may hike Rush Creek. Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Closed-toed shoes or boots are required. Each session is limited to 15 children. Campers must bring a water bottle, towel, change of clothes & shoes.

Children's Fossil Find August 12 Learn to find and identify fossils of Missouri. Everyone will be able to go on a fossil hunt! All fossils must stay at MLTNS. Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Closed-toed shoes or boots are required. Each session is limited to 15 children. Campers must bring a water bottle, towel, change of clothes & shoes.

Creek Critters August 13 A half-day adventure exploring beautiful Rush Creek and the wildlife that calls it home, or “SANCTUARY”. Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Closed-toed shoes or boots are required. Each session is limited to 15 children. Campers must bring a water bottle, towel, change of clothes & shoes.

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Family Summer Programs

Creekin’ Family Fun July 18

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Ages: 4 and up Cost: Family of 4/$50 (members $35) This camp gives the whole family the opportunity to get in on a day of fun at MLTNS and some WET outdoors activity. Some kids even bring grandparents! Discover firsthand the amount of life found underneath the surface of Rush Creek! This program involves getting into the water. Ages recommended 4 & up Closed-toed shoes are required. This program is limited to 15 people Please bring a water bottle and a snack if you like. Cost: family of 4: $50 (MLTNS member $35); $5/additional member

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Things to Know Enrollments are kept low to ensure individual attention and to enhance each child’s experience. Each weekly camp is designed with a different theme so children can participate in multiple sessions. Creative hands-on activities, games, and crafts are age appropriate to encourage learning about nature while having fun. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing learning experience.

Campers’ Behavior & Discipline: All campers are expected to demonstrate behavior appropriate to a group setting. If a camper is destructive or disrespectful to staff, volunteers, or fellow campers, we will remove the camper from the group for a short period of time. Once the camper has demonstrated self-control, he/she will return to the group. The parent/guardian will be notified of our actions at the end of the day. If the problem continues, we will notify the parent/guardian to pick up the camper and he/she will not be allowed to return to camp. Under this condition, no refund will be given.

Arriving on Time Camps begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Please have your camper(s) at the Sanctuary between 8:15 and 8:30 to ensure camp may start on time and reduce delays.

Sanctuary Rules While our programs encourage hands-on learning, we ask that campers do not pick flowers or leaves, or collect other natural materials, unless directed by a Naturalist. Following these guidelines will protect the resources at the Sanctuary and make them available for others to enjoy.

Ages Are Not Flexible Due to camp activities, crafts, games, etc. being age specific, we cannot allow children in camps that they are not eligible for.

Camp Bags are included with a five-day camp registration.

Snacks Campers will be served a nutritious snack during their mid-morning break. Please insure that your child does not bring extra food with him/her as it causes problems among the other campers. If your child has dietary restrictions (such as peanut allergies), please notify the Sanctuary staff on the enrollment form and verbally remind them the first day of camp, so we can adjust snacks accordingly.

Clothing Children need to dress for outdoor adventures. All programs will involve off-the-trail activities. ONLY closed toed shoes will be allowed in the creek and on the trails. Crocs and sandals may be

Camps That Involve Water Nearly all of our camps involve some type of water. We use the bodies of water we have on site to educate campers. Strict rules are given to campers and are to be followed in these areas to ensure safety. Swimming will not be allowed during any camp.

Look for this symbol under camp titles to identify the

camps that may involve getting wet.

Things to Bring For your convenience, we suggest the following things:

Backpack - to hold everything

Extra socks & shoes

Change of clothing

Shoes that can get wet

Shoes must completely enclose the foot. We recommend old tennis shoes or rubber boots.

NO sandals, crocs, or water shoes / water socks allowed

Large plastic bag for storing wet clothing & shoes

Towel

Lunch & drink (if applicable to the camp)

Lunches are not refrigerated

Refillable water bottle, or two. Please be sure to label all items with your child’s name.

Things NOT to Bring

Sunscreen & insect repellent (campers should come with it already applied)

Toys

Nature equipment (everything will be provided)

Extra snacks

Mp3 players, tablets, cell phones or other electronic devices

Severe Weather In case of inclement weather (i.e. lightning, heavy rain, excessive heat) it is our policy not to cancel camp. We have alternate activities planned for days that limit outdoor time. NOTE: On rainy days (weather permitting) we will still go outside.

Emergency Contact / Health Information Please be sure to fully fill out the Emergency Contact / Health Information Form on the back side of the registration form. We must have this information on file before your child(ren) can be admitted to camp.

Camp Evaluations You will be given a short camp evaluation the day before camp ends. Please fill this out and return the following day. Evaluations help us improve our camps and we value the feedback we receive!

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Registration Information

About Our EGADS Camp Staff Our camps are taught by a combination of our full-time, part-time, and seasonal Naturalists and trained volunteers. All camp staff receive a week of intense training and come to us with experience working with children in similar settings. All of our summer staff are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to providing your children with high quality, positive experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.

Enrollment Begins: MLTNS Members: Begins March 3, 2020 Open Enrollment:: Begins April 7, 2020

Registration Options: 1. Mail completed registration form and check

payable to: MLTNS to: 407 N. La Frenz Road Liberty, MO 64068

2. Complete registration form and drop it by the Nature Sanctuary along with payment.

3. Mail or drop off forms and call in credit card payment Tu - Fr 10am - 4pm

4. Please include an email for online payment.

Registration forms can be found online at www.NatureSanctuary.com or can be picked up at the front desk of the Nature Center.

A confirmation of your child(ren)’s registration will be sent upon receipt of payment. You will be contacted by phone if the program is full or if the camp session is cancelled. For more information, or to check on the status of a particular camp, please call (816)781-8598.

Cancellation Policy If you must cancel your camp registration, 80% of the camp fee will be refunded if you provide notice 15 days in advance of the camp start date. Camp fees will not be refunded if cancellation notice is given less than 15 days prior to the camp start date.

The Sanctuary reserves the right to cancel a camp session. You will receive a full refund and cancellation notice at least 5 days in advance of the camp start date.

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary Membership Family Membership at the Nature Sanctuary will provide you with a significant discount when enrolling your child in our programs.

Your membership helps support the operations of our non-profit Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, which is an important member of the community.

Your membership also provides discounts on other Nature Sanctuary programs, a 10% discount on most gift shop items, and our newsletter mailed or emailed to your home.

Please refer to the Camp Registration Form included in this brochure if you wish to join the Wildlife Sanctuary Supporters with a Family Membership. With the purchase of a $125 or higher membership, get one program a month included!

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Martha Lafite Thompson

Nature Sanctuary

407 N. La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO 64068

(816) 781-8598

www.NatureSanctuary.com

info@NatureSanctuary.com

MLTNS is a private, non-profit wildlife

sanctuary where native plants and animals

thrive. A nature center and four miles of trails

through a variety of habitats provide

opportunities for the public to enjoy nature

while remaining close to the Kansas City

metro area.

MARTHA LAFITE THOMPSON

NATURE SANCTUARY

407 N. La Frenz Road

Liberty, MO 64068

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #50 LIBERTY MO

To : CURRENT RESIDENT or

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