Wild Things
New for 2012:
Camp WILD Things!
Is your child wild about wildlife? On Saturday afternoons, Quinta Mazatlan is offering a truly unique day camp experience. The kids that attend camp will have fun exploring the wonders of the world and creating eco-crafts. The series will kick-off with the 1st day camp on Saturday, January 21st with “The Young Naturalist” program. Youth ages 8-11 will go on a fun nature study hike observing native birds and plants. In teams, they will identify animal skulls, learn reptile facts, and practice 10 essential survival skills, including building a debris hut to keep warm in the wild. Indoors, our young naturalists will investigate food chains by engaging in a hands-on activity where they dissect and mount the contents of an owl pellet.
Quinta Mazatlan is offering six Saturday sessions (beginning January 21st through May 19th, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Based on your child’s age and interest, you can sign up for one or several of the camps. Youth, ages 6 to 12 years will explore and discover all the wild things found in the Thornforest at Quinta Mazatlan. Camp WILD Things strengthens the bond between children and nature, the great outdoors, our environment and all living things. Camp WILD Things includes wildlife encounters, exciting “hands-on activities, creative games & crafts and making new friends.
The Camp WILD Things series is open to individual students as well as Scout Troops and designed to meet most requirements to earn a badge or award. Group registrations are required prior to the scheduled program. Fee per Saturday session is $5.00, which will cover the cost of materials. For more information and registration please call Quinta Mazatlan at (956) 681-3370.
Winter Wild Things
The Young Naturalist
Naturalist Program Information | Age: | Recommend 8-11 |
| Date: | Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Fee: | $5.00 per student Advance Registration Required for Groups and Individuals. |
Our budding naturalist will embark on an outdoor nature study where they will learn about habitat, bird diversity, adaptations, and much more! Participants will have the opportunity to construct a debris hut and compete against other fellow classmates to see who builds the best one. During this program, participants will:
- Learn to identify poisonous plants and venomous animals
- Become trail detectives in the woods
- Explore food chains in the thornforest
- Build their own debris hut!
*Program fulfills requirements to earn the Webelos Naturalist Badge.
Wings Over The Valley
Wings Over the Valley Program Information | Age: | Recommend 11-18 |
| Date: | Saturday, February 11, 2012 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Fee: | $5.00 per student Advance Registration Required for Groups and Individuals. |
Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Many are beautifully colored. Others are accomplished singers. Many of the most important discoveries about birds and how they live have been made by amateur birders. Students will experience the exciting field of ornithology (study of birds) as they participate in a series of activities indoors and on the trails.
- Birding in the woods
- Bird identification
- Recognize bird calls and sounds
- Sketch birds and feathers
- Build a hanging bird feeder
*Program fulfills requirements to earn the Boy Scout Bird Study Badge and Girl Scout All About Birds Interest Project.
Spring Wild Things
Bugs
Bugs Program Information | Age: | Recommend 7-10 |
| Date: | Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Fee: | $5.00 per student Advance Registration Required for Groups and Individuals. |
Bugs help us in a lot of cool ways. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much. Students will learn the various adaptations that these critters have in order to survive in a world of giants. Participants will construct a Bug House to take home.
*Program meets requirements for Girl Scouts Brownie Naturalist Legacy badge.
Forestry
Forestry Program Information | Age: | Recommend 7-10 |
| Date: | Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Fee: | $5.00 per student Advance Registration Required for Groups and Individuals. |
Participants will explore the complexity of a forest and identify many species of trees and plants and the role’s that play in a forest’s life cycle. They will also discover some of the resources forests provide to humans and come to understand that people have a very large part to play in sustaining the health of our forests.
*Boy Scouts will have the opportunity to meet the requirements to earn the Forestry Badge.
Summer Wild Things
Amazing Daisy
Amazing Daisy Information | Age: | Recommend 5-7 |
| Date: | Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Fee: | $5.00 per student Advance Registration Required for Groups and Individuals. |
Participants will discover the world of plants by exploring the native thornforest to observe a variety of wildlife that rely on plants to survive. Students will learn to identify plant parts and discover the importance of pollinators and how they help our planet.
The lesson includes:
- An easy walk in the woods with friends
- Bird identification
- Planting your own mini-garden to take home
- Creating a bracelet to share with your friends!
*Program meets requirements for Daisy Journey Awards: Blue Bucket and Firefly Awards
Love Water
Love Water Program Information | Age: | Recommend 7-10 |
| Date: | Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Fee: | $5.00 per student Advance Registration Required for Groups and Individuals. |
The Love Water program encourages young children to become aware of the many ways animals and humans use water to survive. They will explore Quinta Mazatlan to discover the various life forms that reside in our ponds and why it is important to protect them.
*Program meets the requirements for the Girl Scout Love Water Journey award.