250-402-8661
education@discovery-centre.ca
Our Jr Naturalist Summer Science Camps are week-long summer day camp programs that get kids out in nature exploring, collecting, hiking, canoeing, playing, learning.
We have daily themes related to wetlands, wildlife, ecosystems and processes. Learn in a fun and supportive environment!
2023 Jr Naturalist Program Schedule
We will be running the Jr Naturalist Program in the summer of 2023!
If you have a child that is interested in attending a camp, please follow the steps below to register your child(ren). Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.
To register your child(ren), please follow the following steps:
- Email (preferred) or call us at 250-402-8661 to reserve a spot(s) in the session(s) of your choice
- Once we confirm with you that there is a spot for your child, we will email you the detailed participation, waiver and release agreement as well as payment options
Frolicking Frogs – FULL
Ages 4 & 5 (preschool age)
July 24-28
Sessions: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $85 per week
Curious Caterpillars – FULL
Ages 6 & 7 (completed Kindergarten or Grade 1)
July 3-7 and August 7-11
Sessions: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $120 per week
Boisterous Beavers – FULL
Ages 8 & 9 (completed Grade 2 or 3)
July 10-14 and August 14-18
Sessions: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $120 per week
Eager Eagles – SPOTS AVAILABLE
Ages 10 & 11 (completed Grade 4 or 5) (Ages 12 & 13 welcome too)
July 17-21 and August 21-25
Sessions: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $120 per week
Wandering Wolves – SPOTS AVAILABLE
Ages 12 & 13 (completed Grade 6 or 7) (Ages 10 & 11 welcome too)
July 31 – August 4
Sessions: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $120 per week
Teen Stewardship Program
If you are a teen, age 14 and up , and are interested in stewardship related activities, please contact us. We will add events throughout the summer based on interest!
How to Register
To register your budding Jr Naturalist in one of these programs, please:
- Email Us
- Give us a call @ (250) 402 8661
Jr Naturalist Camp Poster 2023
Upcoming Events
KCDCS AGM - November 29th
Register for our AGM and join us via Zoom for updates on 2023 programs, new Centre progress and special guest speaker... Read more
Winter School Programs - BOOK NOW!
We are offering winter school programs in your class! Book now!... Read more
Explore the Wetland
The Discovery Centre offers a variety of guided tours, as well as school programs and events througout our season - May to October.
Get Involved
Become a Member of the Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre Society or volunteering at the Discovery Centre may be for you! Donate to help us fulfil our mission.
