Programs

Sweetbriar Nature Center's programs are fun and educational. We have programs for children of all ages.

Sweetbriar Scout Programs
Sweetbriar Birthday Parties

 

Holiday Discovery Camp

Sweetbriar is presenting our exciting discovery days during holiday vacation. Each day will focus on a different natural science theme. The days will be filled with participatory learning activities, interaction with live animals, games, stories, and more.

Dates: Monday through Friday, February 18 through 22
Monday through Wednesday, March 17-19 & Monday and Tuesday, March 24, 25
Monday through Friday, April 21-25
Time: 9am to 3pm
Ages: 5-7, 8-11
Fee: $50/day for members, $60/day for non-members
$220/week for members, $250/week for non-members

A 10% discount for early registration before January 29 for Winter Camp and before March 1 & April 1 for Spring Camps
Sibling discount and aftercare available.

February 18-22
Winter Wonderland, Weather Wizards, The Wolf Way, Snowbound, It’s Cool to be Cold Blooded
Early Registration by February 1

March 17 - 19 and March 24, 25
Predator and Prey, Spring Treasures, Extreme Animals, Desert Life, Animals on the Brink
Early Registration by February 29

April 21-25
Hide and Seek, Adventures with a Hand Lens,
Creatures of the Night, Water, Water, Everywhere,
Game Day

$50/day/members $60/day/non-members
$220/ week/members $250/week/non-members
Aftercare until 5pm for an additional $20/day.

Summer Discovery Weeks At Sweetbriar

Download brochure and application: SummerCamp2008.doc Microsoft Word Document

Registration by the week only
Daily 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 - 6, 7 - 8, and 9 - 10

Earth Investigators
July 7 - 11
Earth Investigators
August 4 - 8

Nature and the Arts
July 14 - 18
Nature and the Arts
August 11 - 15

Amazing Animals I
July 21-25

Amazing Animals I
August 18-22

Amazing Animals II
August 25 - 29
Fees: $220/members $250/non-members
Early registration by May 15th

Science Seekers
July 28 - August 1
Fees: $235/members, $265/non-members

Natural Wonders for Pre-Schoolers
Introduce the wonders of nature to your child during our summer pre-school camp.
July 21 - 25, July 28 -August 1, August 4 - 8, August 11 - 15
9:30-Noon
$125/week/members, $150/week/non-members

Travel nature camp
July 14-18 and August 11-15
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Explorers Club will include hiking, camping out, canoeing, orienteering, and other outdoor adventures..
$325/week/members, $375/week/non-members

Download brochure and application: SummerCamp2008.doc Microsoft Word Document