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Spring Mini-Camp
Spring 2012: Adventures in Oceanography: Exploring the Deep Blue Sea
A day camp specializing in bringing children and nature together.
Join the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History as we take your child on an exciting adventure in oceanography!
Each day your child will explore the world’s fascinating oceans and find out about scientists’ discoveries beneath the ocean floors. They will investigate the threats the oceans face every day, learn about underwater volcanoes, ocean mapping, amazing animals such as blue whales and anglerfish, and much, much more!
Reserve your child’s spot today!
Schedule
Camp will run from 9am to 3pm at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History.
Before and after camp will be offered for an additional fee.
Monday, March 12
Tuesday, March 13
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
Friday, March 16
Highlighting the Museum’s current exhibition, Getting to the Core: the JOIDES Resolution, this week will be filled with exciting lessons, educational games, crafts, and one-on-one presentations by scientists from the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program at Texas A&M University.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience!
Meals
Lunch must be provided for all children.
Please include 2 snacks and a water bottle.
Before Camp/After Camp Care
Before and After Camp Care is available for an additional fee of $5 per hour. All campers must arrange Before and After Camp Care prior to the day needed.
Late fees may be assessed for late pick-ups.
Registration
Pre-registration is required for your child to attend, and half of the total registration fee is needed to hold your child’s
space. Museum programs fill quickly, so please register early.
All registrants must pay in advance. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Telephone registrations cannot be accepted.
To register your child or children for this program, please submit one form per child using one of the following methods:
Register by Mail
Mail completed registration form(s) and payment to:
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
Attn: Spring Mini Camp
3232 Briarcrest Drive
Bryan, Texas 77802
Register by Fax
Fax this form to the Museum at (979)774-0252. A check must be received at the above address within five (5) working days either by mail or in person or your child’s reservation will be cancelled.
Camp Prices
Members: $40 per camp day (plus a one-time $2 County Facility Use Fee)
Non-Members: $45 per camp day (plus a one-time $2 County Facility Use Fee)
All registrants must pay in advance. Registrations accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Additional Discounts
Fill Session Discount: $10 discount offered for registration of all 5 sessions
Sibling Discount: $2 per session discount offered for each additional child
Refund Policy
Refunds are not available unless a replacement camper is located to fill the vacancy.

