All of our nature
tours and hikes are suitable for kids and families. Our naturalists
are trained and experienced in working with children and groups
of diverse ages. We also provide programs geared especially for
specific age groups. Parents are welcome at programs and chaperones
are needed for overnights.
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Homer Harbor
Yurt
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Junior
Naturalist Summer Camp
Ages 9 - 12
Four-day camp with three overnights at Field Station.
June 29 - July 3 and August 3-7, 2008 during lowest tides. $205
for camp.
Download brochure,
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Junior
Naturalist Summer Camp
Ages 9 - 12
Four-day camp with two day sessions at Wynn Nature Center.
June 29 - July 3 and
August 3-7, 2008
$205 for camp.
Download brochure,
enrollment and permission
form.
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Creatures
of the Dock
$5 for 1-hr. dock tour
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1-2 pm and 3-4 pm
Tues. - Sat
mid-June - August
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Alaska Whale Camp Ages
9-12
July 24-26, 2008, with 2 overnights at Field Station and daylong
whale-watching cruise
$205 for campers. Parent: $235 for week-end or $115 whale-watching
cruise only.
Download Whale
Camp flyer and Whale
Camp enrollment and permission form
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Knee-high
Naturalists
Preschoolers, ages 2-4
Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 am
June - August
BioKids Passport Program
Ages 5 - 8 Tuesdays, 1-3 pm
June - August
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WSI
(Wildlife Scene Investigation) Teen Naturalist Camp.
Ages 13-16.
August 11-15, 2008. Two days and two overnights.
$300 for 5-day camp. Download
WSI enrollment and permission form
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WSI
(Wildlife Scene Investigation) Teen Camp.
Ages 13-16. August 11-15, 2008.
Three days and two overnights.
$300 for 5-day camp. Download
WSI enrollment and permission form |
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Children's rates on Nature
Tours & Hikes
Under 12, $63
Overnight
Yurt rentals
$25/person or $80 /Yurt
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Wild About Plants Advanced
Wynners Program
Ages 9-12 Wednesdays,1-4 pm
June - August |
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programs by arrangement. |
Fall and Winter Recreation
All ages
October 1 - May 31 |
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 Yurt in Homer Harbor
Creatures of the Dock Tours.
Explore marine life on and under the docks in the Homer Harbor during
Creatures of the Dock tours. Extended
program is geared for adults and kids ages 6-12.
 Wynn
Nature Center
 Weekly
Knee-high Naturalist Program. A preschool story hour that
includes a hike or craft activity. Fridays, 10:30 - 1:30 a.m. June
- August. Parents welcome. Ages 2-4. $2 donation requested.
Passport Programs. Weekly series of programs.
Bio-kids for ages 5-8. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.
$6/class or 4 program series for $20.
Wild About Plants Advanced Wynners for ages 9-12.
Wednesdays, 1-4 pm
$9/class or $60 for series. Special Whale-watching Trip July 28
(addit. cost)
Junior Naturalist
Summer Camp Program. Two daylong programs at Wynn followed
by two days at Peterson Bay Field Station with two overnights. Parents
welcome to attend. Ages 9-12. First session:
June 30 - July 3. Second session: August 3-7. $210
for campers. Inquire about fees for parents.
More info>>
WSI (Wildlife Scene Investigations) Teen Naturalist Camp.
Five-day camp with two overnight camps near Wynn Nature Center and
two overnights across the Bay. Exciting new program will focus on
wildlife forensics, learning about mammals from the signs and clues
they leave behind. August 11-15. $300.
 Peterson Bay Field Station
Alaska Coastal Ecology Field Trips
can be arranged during the summer for other organized youth groups.
Program length ranges from two to four days with guided activities
and lodging at Peterson Bay Field Station combined with guided activities
at Wynn Nature Center. More info>>
Special Programs
We can design an environmental education program
to fit the needs of your family or organized educational group at
any of our facilities or other facilities such as Kasitsna Bay Lab.
We welcome groups interested in work projects or retreats.
Special programs have been provided to groups such
as Habitat for Humanity, the Alaska Tribal Civilian Community Americorps,
Homer and Kenai Boys and Girls Clubs, the West Coast Connections
Service/Adventure Program, Kenai Peninsula School District Project
GRAD, Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, Girdwood Science Camp,
and the Imaginarium Summer Camp program. |
