BACKYARD SCIENTISTS
Exploring Nature in Your Own Backyard
On Wednesdays, homeschoolers in K-5th grade can enjoy outdoor nature and science activities during Backyard Scientists. Activities will correspond to each grade level standard. Most activities take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
November Session Fast Facts:
Dates: Wednesdays, November 3, 10, and 17
Times: 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Theme: Trees! Fall is a fun time for tree identification and leaf collecting. Trees are an important habitat in our forest too!
Pricing for the days: $165 for members; $186 for non-members
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Additional Notes:
- Students need to come prepared for outdoor activities. Please dress for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle, lunch, and snack.
- Please bring a mask for limited indoor activities
- An email with detailed information will be sent soon after registration
Call 770-394-3322
FAQ: Covid Response
Most frequent questions and answers regarding camp modifications in response to COVID-19
No. Parents are expected to monitor their child’s health and if they exhibit symptoms of Covid-19 or other illnesses they are expected to notify the staff and keep their child at home.
Students will get hand sanitizer when they are dropped off at camp.They will wash their hands before snacks and lunch and after restroom breaks. A hand sanitizer station will be set up in each camp classroom and students will be directed to use it regularly.
Each classroom will have EPA-approved disinfectant spray and paper towels for cleaning surfaces once a day. Bathrooms will be wiped down once a day as well.
Yes, while indoors. Class families will be asked to send two labeled face masks each day (must cover child’s nose and mouth) to be worn while indoors in the classroom. Vaccinated staff will not wear masks. While outdoors, masks are optional.
Your child will be separated from the group until a parent/guardian can pick them up from class. They will be supervised by an adult from 6 feet apart. They will not be permitted to return to camp until they have either had a negative COVID-19 test or have been fever and fever medication free for 72 hours, other symptoms have improved, and at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
