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Boys in Science Piedmont Ed-Venture

Program Number: 
None
Program Type: 
Summer Camp
Youth Science Program
Date: 
Jul. 22, 2013 | Monday, 1:00pm
Multiple Times: 
July 22, 1pm to July 26, 4pm
Requirements: 
Rising 7th and 8th grade boys
Location: In the Field - Blue Jay Point County Park, Raleigh
Fee: 
$400 (includes all lodging, meals, transportation during camp, instructional supplies, activities and t-shirt)

Explore the natural world around you! Boys will get their hands dirty as they learn about the trees, bugs, and herps of the Piedmont on field trips to the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Nature Research Center, and other locations around Raleigh. Boys will meet scientists in several different disciplines and will finish their week with an overnight camping trip to Hanging Rock to experience the ecology of the foothills.

Located on Falls Lake in Wake County, Blue Jay Point County Park features butterfly gardens, ponds, hiking trails, wildlife habitats and a modern residential facility with a full kitchen and indoor bunk room and classroom.

Application Form (PDF)

Please note that this program is by application. Do NOT enclose money with the application. Submitting an application does NOT guarantee placement in the camp.

Deadline April 15, 2013. Application and recommendations must be received by 5pm on April 15. Drop off, mail, email or fax your application to Kathryn Fromson at the Museum.

Mail:    NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1029
email:  kathryn.fromson@naturalsciences.org 
Fax:     919.715.6439

Questions? Call Kathryn Fromson at 919.707.9951

Boys in Science is funded by a generous grant from The Walmart Foundation.

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