Registration now open!
Early bird discount extended until May 24!
Returning in 2013: Leadership Camp for 7th-8th graders! July 8-12, 2013
Summer camp at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is a great experience. Not only is the Sanctuary a beautiful place to explore nature it is also part of a vibrant research community, Kellogg Biological Station. Summer science campers are able to conduct experiments and utilize the expertise and instruments available to students and faculty at the Biological Station.
This year's theme: Go Green! Sustainability for All!
Featuring:
- hands-on science from experiments and visits with KBS researchers,
- field studies to learn about sustainability, conservaiton and nutrient cycling,
- hiking the North Country Trail,
- conductuing a waste audit on the Bird Sanctuary,
- creating a worm bin,
- working as a team to provide recommendations to KBS regarding sustainability and conservation of resources
Thursday night will be an overnight at the Sanctuary (tents and 3 meals will be provided). Of course we’ll also go swimming in Gull Lake, fishing, canoeing along with other camp favorites.
Who: Students entering 7th and 8th grade. Leadership Camp is excellent training for campers who would like to become Jr. Camp Counselors (9th – 12th graders).
When: July 8-12, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an overnight stay on Thursday
Fee: Members: $250; Non-members $275 Early bird and Sanctuary member discounts available.
Registration: Now open! Early bird discount ends May 24, 2013 -register today! Call 269-671-2510, drop off, or mail in a registration form! Download registration form here!
Joining our camp staff for the Go Green! Leadership Camp week will be Jan Brinn and Darren Bagley. Jan and Darren have helped to create an amazing plan for the week and will be on hand to help implement all the great experiments and activities we have designed.
Science Camps for 1st - 6th graders:
Children in grades 1st - 6th (2013-14 school year) will explore the Sanctuary grounds, Kellogg Forest and the Kellogg Biological Station engaging in fun, hands-on games, activities and experiments. Science Camp is a great place to meet new friends and learn about science by exploring the natural world. Each week of day camps includes all camp songs and games, swimming in Gull Lake on Friday afternoon and science experiments and activities that are age appropriate.
Who: Children in grades 1st - 6th (for the 2013-2014 school year)
Where: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, located near Augusta, five miles east of Richland and ten miles northwest of Battle Creek.
When: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents may choose an early drop-off time at 8 a.m. for an additional fee.
Registration: Now open! Early bird discount ends May 24, 2013 -register today! Call 269-671-2510, drop off, or mail in a registration form! Download registration form here!
Fee: Members, $120/camper/week, Non-members, $130/camper/week Early bird and Sanctuary member discounts available.
Discounts: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary members receive a $10 discount. Early bird registration by May 17, 2013 and receive a $10 discount. Sibling discount $5 per session. Multiple camp discount $5 per session.
2013 Day camp session dates & themes:
- July15-19, 2013: Winged Wonders (1st-6th graders)
- Spread your wings and fly from experiment to experiment. How did birds, butterflies and bats develop this amazing ability?
- July 22-26, 2013: Survival Science (1st-6th graders)
- Test your survival skills! Study the natural world to find examples of true survivors. Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild?
- July 29-August 2, 2013: Creepy Crawlies (1st-6th graders)
- Investigate critters great and small. What do they eat? Where do they sleep? Use your observation and detection skills to learn about creatures under foot, in the air and all around!
Parent Information Packet
After registering for camp you will receive a confirmation letter and the forms below in the mail. The Medical Treatment Authorization and Child Information Form must be completed, signed and returned to the Sanctuary Office one week before your child attends camp.
parent_information_packet_2012.pdf
medical_pick_up_and_photo_auth_2012.pdf
child_information_sheet_camp_2012.pdf
Meet your counselors!
 Hello Campers, My name is Samantha Crum and I have been a part of camp for five years and am thrilled to be returning for my second year as your Senior Counselor. I am currently attending KVCC studying Nursing which means if we have a stumble on the trails, there's no need to worry, it's Nurse Sam to the rescue! This year at camp will be the most fun yet, so join us and lets continue to enjoy and discover the world around us!"
Joining us for Go Green! Leadership Camp:
Jan is the MSU Extension Educator in Allegan County where she grew up. She has worked for MSUE for 15 years in 4-H Youth Development. An accomplished professional in Extension Education with a proven record of success in support of Leadership and Civic Engagement through global education, communication & conflict, leadership, global citizenship programming and diversity; Academic Success in the science areas of animal, plant, environmental and technology/engineering. She works with the 4-H Camp Kidwell in Bloomingdale with a variety of programming opportunites as well. She will be recieiving her MSU Masters Degree in Youth Development this Spring.
Darren is the 4-H Youth Development Educator in Gennesee County. He has worked for MSU Extension for over 11 years and for the past 3 has served as the 4-H Youth Development Educator in Genesee County. His areas of expertise are youth natural resource programming and youth leadership & government engagement. Darren is a Delton Kellogg High School graduate and has been interested in conservation from a young age. Along with his high school biology teacher, he started a water quality monitoring program on four lakes near Delton Kellogg High School.
Camp Scholarships
The Bird Sanctuary Camp Scholarship Fund was created in 2011 with generous donations from Sanctuary members (Membership & Support information). The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to help families afford a camp experience at the Sanctuary. Funds are limited and are awarded according to need and on a first come, first served basis. Scholarships are valued at 20-80% of the camp registration fee.
Please fill out a camp scholarship application and mail in along with a camp registration form.
Camp_Scholarship_Form.pdf
Interested in donating to the Camp Scholarship Fund? More information on our Membership & Support page.
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