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Kindergarten camp is a full day camp for rising Kindergarteners who love to explore! Together, the "Bear Cubs", will adventure through the Museum, nature trails, playground, and wetlands. Each day includes lots of outdoor exploration, live animal encounter, crafts, games and activities, and a fun story time. No food will be provided during camp. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily.

  • May 28 – May 31
  • 8AM - 3PM
  • $215.00 for members
  • $240.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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PreK camp is a partial day, drop-off camp perfectly designed for those inquisitive and active 3 and 4 year old minds! Together, the "Fox Kits" will explore the Museum, trails, and playground. Each day will include outdoor adventures, an encounter with a live animal, a craft, games and activities, and a fun story. In a guided and creative setting, children discover how exciting and fun the great outdoors can be! No food will be provided during camp. Please send campers a snack and reusable water bottle daily. All campers MUST be potty trained.

  • June 3 – June 6
  • 8AM - 12PM
  • $140.00 for members
  • $160.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Step into the great outdoors with Spotter's Discovery Camp for rising first and second graders! Together, the "Turtles" will explore wetlands, hike trails, make crafts, play fun summer games, and encounter native wildlife with museum educators! No food will be provided. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily.

  • May 28 – May 31
  • 8AM - 3PM
  • $215.00 for members
  • $240.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Spotter's Discovery Camp for rising 3rd and 4th grade students is a day camp for children to dive into wet and wild outdoor exploration! This "Otters" group will engage in activities such as forest and wetland exploration, make crafts, encounter native wildlife and play fun summer games! No food will be provided. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily.

  • June 3 – June 6
  • 8AM - 3PM
  • $215.00 for members
  • $240.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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This camp will engage campers entering grades 4th-8th in hands-on activities designed to increase outdoors skills and foster a love of nature. Activities will include fishing, fire building, hands-on lessons in forestry, herpetology, water ecology, and entomology. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and a reusable water bottle daily. **There is no indoor facility for us to use. If camp needs to be rescheduled due to weather, we will add a session to Friday. BONUS: Campers may also choose to participate on Friday in an optional late night or overnight campout with an adult. Those who choose not to spend the night but wish to participate in night activities can be picked up at 9:30pm (or earlier by arrangement). Overnight campers must have an accompanying adult. The only food provided will be dinner Friday night and a light breakfast Saturday morning. If the overnight needs to be rescheduled we will make every attempt but cannot guarantee a makeup. The camper's entire family is welcome to join. We will need a final head count by Tuesday of camp.

  • June 4 – June 8
  • 8AM - 3PM
  • $150.00 for members
  • $175.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:45AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Spotter's Discovery Camp for rising 5th and 6th grade students is an adventurous day camp for children to soar through fun nature activities! This "Eagles" group will have the opportunity to hike trails, explore wetlands, learn canoeing and archery techniques, make crafts, and experience various encounters with native wildlife. The Eagles will also have an opportunity to participate in an overnight campout at the museum the last day of camp! Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily. Food will be provided for the campout.

  • June 17 – June 21
  • 8AM - 3PM
  • $250.00 for members
  • $275.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Jr. Naturalist Camp is an intensive outdoor camp for rising 7th and 8th grade students. Camp runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day with the last day having an overnight field trip at Roosevelt State Park. Each day campers will have an opportunity to explore the great outdoors with state biologists and educators while learning about ecology and conservation. Jr. Naturalists will have the ultimate camp experience- hiking, collecting, exploring, swimming, and canoeing, while making new friends.

  • June 24 – June 28
  • 8AM - 4PM
  • $325.00 for members
  • $375.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Splash camp is for students in first through fourth grade who enjoy water play and adventure. Each day we will be learning about the properties water through play and experimentation. Come prepared to have a wet and wild summer full of playful science adventures. No food will be provided during camp. Please send campers in water clothes, close-toed shoes, with a snack and a reusable water bottle.

  • July 15 – July 18
  • 8AM - 12PM
  • $140.00 for members
  • $160.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 8:00AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Students entering grades 9-12, are you interested in science, the outdoors, learning about your environment? Have you ever thought about spending the day with a researcher in the field? Well, if so, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science's High School Field Camp is just what you need. Campers will spend the week in the Pine Hills and Planes of Mississippi's central region. Guided by research scientists, we will study Mississippi's native and endangered species such as black bear, bats, and gopher tortoises and discover fossils and other natural treasures. This camp is not for the faint of heart; however, it is truly a one-of-a-kind experience, providing a new perspective of what research scientists do daily. Come join us and explore Mississippi's beautiful habitats and amazing wildlife. Campers will be staying at Percy Quin State Park, in McComb, Mississippi for the duration of the week.

  • June 10 – June 14
  • 8AM - 12PM
  • $575.00 for members
  • $625.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 7:30AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Join us as we explore the exciting world of art and creativity through a wide range of multi-media activities. We will learn to investigate our surroundings while recognizing the fundamentals of art as they appear in nature. Line, shape, color, and texture will be the four daily topics. Nature will be our inspiration. This half-day camp is designed for the inquisitive minds of children grades 1st-3rd. Please send campers with a snack and reusable water bottle daily.

  • June 10 – June 13
  • 8AM - 12PM
  • $140.00 for members
  • $160.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 8:00AM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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Join us on April 7th for an out-of-this-world adventure. We will be learning about the fascinating features of outer space including the sun, moon, and stars. This workshop is for Daisy Girl Scouts and will meet the requirements for the Space Science Explorer badge (must be purchased separately). Through fun games and activities, scouts will discover the brilliance of space.

  • April 7 – April 7
  • 3PM - 5PM
  • $15.00 for members
  • $15.00 for non-members
  • Early drop off at 3:00PM *Late pickup will result in Late fees of $10.00 per 10 minutes*
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