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Summer Camps

Summer Camp 2012 Registration

Registration is now open for the Dunwoody Nature Center's summer camps. Member discounts are applied after confirmation of membership and BEFORE credit cards are processed.

Once you choose a camp, click "register." You will be redirected to the CamperReg camp registration system and be able to register multiple campers at one time. You can also add membership, and morning and afternoon classes.

To view our full camp descriptions and to register, you may click the individual links below, or go directly to the CamperReg system at:

http://www.camperregsecure.com/dunwoodylogin/index.php

If you registered for camp in 2011 or earlier, your user and password information is the same. If you have forgotten your login information from previous years, you can prompt the CamperReg system to email it to you.

Download our Summer Camp Brochure Download Our Summer Camp Descriptions


Week


Theme

Camp Description & Registration

May 29-June 1

4-day camp

(Memorial Day Week)

 

Music and Mayhem

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $120; Nonmembers $145

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp: Members $175; Nonmembers $200

Click Here for full description and to Register for Music & Mayhem Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Music & Mayhem Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

June 4-8

 

 

Mysteries!

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 MiniCamp: Members $135;Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for Mysteries! Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Mysteries! Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

June 11-15

 

What's Buggin' You

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

 

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for What's Buggin You Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for What's Buggin You Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

June 18-22

Junior Ranger Camp I

9-12 yrs 9:30-3:30

Members $250

Nonmembers $275

June 18-22

 

Native Americans

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for Native Americans Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Native Americans Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

 

June 25-June 29

 

Wat-er You Know?

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

 

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Wat-er You Know? Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Wat-er You Know? Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 


Week


Theme

Camp Description
& Registration

July 2-July 6

4-Day Camp

No camp on July 4

Water Week Too!

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $120; Nonmembers $145

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $175; Nonmembers $200

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Water Week Too! Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Water Week Too! Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

July 9 - July 13

 

Earth Works!

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Earth Works! Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Earth Works! Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

July 9 - July 13

Wilderness Explorers

@ Brook Run

9-12 yrs 9:30-3:30

Members $250

Nonmembers $275

July 16-20

 

What's Buggin' You Too?

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for What's Buggin' You? Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for What's Buggin' You? Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

July 23-27

 

Circle of Life

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for Circle of Life Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Circle of Life Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

 


Week


Theme

Camp Description & Registration

July 30

thru

August 3

 

Lizards, Frogs & Snakes, Oh My!

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for Lizards, Frogs & Snakes, Oh My! Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Lizards, Frogs & Snakes, Oh My! Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

August 6-10
Junior Ranger Camp II

9-12 yrs 9:30-3:30

Members $250

Nonmembers $275

 

August 6-10

 

What's Up?

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for What's Up? Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for What's Up? Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

 

August 13-17

 

Adaptations/Animal Homes

3's & 4's 9:30-12:30 Mini-Camp: Members $135; Nonmembers $160

5 - 11 yrs 9:30-3:30 Full-Day Camp:
Members $225; Nonmembers $250

Click Here for full description and to Register for Adaptations / Animal Homes Mini-Camp (3's & 4's)

 

Click Here for full description and to Register for Adaptations / Animal Homes Day Camp (5-11 yrs)

 

 

 

 

CamperReg 101

  • Click your camp choice.
  • Click "Register" at the bottom of the camp description.
  • Either enter your account information or set up your account.
  • You will receive electronic confirmations of placement, payment, and waitlisting.
  • If you're waitlisted, your payment information is NOT processed until a spot opens; we'll contact you before placing your child in the camp (and processing your payment).
  • You can manage your camper's account, updating information, adding or changing camps if they're available, and cancelling if plans change (cancellation refund subject to DNC policy outlined in General Information

Breakfast with the Birds:

  • Early drop off before camp beginning at 8:15
  • Kindergarden through rising 5th grade
  • $25 per camper for 5 days

 

Games of Strategy and Cooperative Team Building

  • Late pick up after camp up until 5:30 PM
  • Kindergarden through 5th grade
  • $50 per camper for 5 days


General Information

  • Camps offer age-appropriate, themed activities that appeal to different learning styles.
  • Campers enjoy nature discovery, trail walks, arts & crafts, science experiments, games, free play and snack/lunch time.
  • Our teachers are adult professional educators, with extensive backgrounds in science, environmental education and art. A staff member trained in CPR and First Aid is on site at all times.
  • Too old to be a camper? We place junior counselors with each session. Call for information on age and service requirements.
  • We emphasize waste reduction and water conservation in every camp. So we recommend reusable containers for food and drink.
  • Federal Identification Number (for childcare tax forms): 58-2009823. Confirmations are sent immediately upon registration - please save this for your records.

Payments and Cancellations


PAYMENT: Registration is online only; we accept Debit and Credit, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

 

CANCELLATIONS: Camps cancelled by parents up to two weeks before the start of a camp are refunded at 80% of the original fee. Camps cancelled closer to camp are not refunded.

 

 

Behavior Policy

The Dunwoody Nature Center’s goal is for ALL campers to have the opportunity to discover their strengths and have fun. In order to do this, all of our kids must feel safe at camp. Please review the following policies with your child before arriving at camp, as this is what helps us ensure everybody’s safety and the quality of our programs. Download the Behavior Policy here.