City Safari Day Camp   

Botanical Conservatory  

Check back in the spring on information for 2011!!

The Botanical Conservatory has always been a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Our City Safari camp program will expand on that link as we explore our place in nature and the community. Each of the seven weeks is based around a different theme, such as Food and Waste, Engineering or Communications with activities, crafts and challenges designed to provide a hands-on understanding of that theme.

Each week will also feature a field trip to a natural location outside of the city limits, as well as local experts and visits to various destinations within the city itself. A snack will be provided each day, as well as lots of fresh air, exercise and fun.  

Children going into grades 1st-6^th in the fall are invited to participate in this fun adventure.  The campers meet 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost is $110/week.  Extended care is available from 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM, at no additional cost.   

City Safari Camp is certified with CANI to receive CCDF childcare voucher dollars.  Look for more details in the Park Department's Day Camp brochure or call the Botanical Conservatory at (260) 427-6445. 

*I was amazed at some of the learning skills he developed socially. He hasn't hit the public school scene yet but I could see the counselors love what they do and had patience with younger age children.  Sarah C.  

*When you leave your children in a day care facility you want to know that the daycare providers care about your child! You don't want to just be a number. Thanks to this Camp for giving me that reassurance.  Chris C.  

*Miss Teresa is one of your best assets. She greets the children and parents with a smile and a “Good Morning” everyday!  Kathy B. 

*I liked that there was no extra charge for before and after care.  C.R.  

*Over the last three years we have seen the program develop and expand. As a parent, I was so pleased to see the educational component added and that you were taking advantage of local areas of interest to expose the kids to. I think what you are doing is helping to foster a desire to learn about the community around them and ultimately to create a sense of pride in their community. The kids loved riding the city bus and trolley and I think it is great that they are learning about alternate transportation available in the city.  Catherine    

A Week in the Life of a City Safari Camper 

	Each day is different at Camp!  We always start out at the Conservatory and plan our day. Later we worked in the garden and watered and tended our plants.  It is amazing how quickly our plants grow.
	Some days we check out what is happening in the Showcase and do related activities. This particular day we got to make massive bubbles!
	Depending on our focus for the week, we will work on related craft projects.  This photo shows a team with the egg drop device they built (it looks like the egg survived).
	We sometimes ride a trolley (if available) or a bus to get around.  Sometimes we walk if we are checking out something close.
	We go on different field trips each week. This photo shows a team practicing their orienteering skills at Camp Yale, in Winchester, Indiana.
	On this particular day we went canoeing at Chain O'Lakes State Park!
	Sometimes we visit to a lake or pond to check out aquatic life or to observe nature along the trail.
	If it is a hot day we may go to  Headwaters Park to take a break and cool off!
	What about a trip to the Children's Zoo?
	Wherever we go, we have a great time and make friends. Be sure to join us in 2010!