7/28-30 Eco-Adventures with Pollinator Pals Camp (Ages 7-12)

In this three (half-) day camp for local youth, campers will explore the tiny creatures that help our food systems and ecosystems function: POLLINATORS! Marvel at the local biodiversity of the Jacksonville area as we walk to nearby Beekman Arboretum, and make awesome crafts at the JCC! This three-day camp will lead you on a micro- to macro-scopic journey through the ecosystem from a pollinators point of view, led by Pollinator Project Rogue Valley. Camp will start and end at the JCC. Ages 7-12. 10am – 1pm each day.

10:00am – campers arrive at the Jacksonville Community Center
10:00am-1:00pm – explore nearby ecosystems and local pollinators, lunch, craft
1:00pm – parent/guardian pick-up at the Jacksonville Community Center

Cost: $99

GO TO THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/jvillecommctr/eco-adventures-with-pollinator-pals

Parent volunteers will receive a discount for the cost of their child. Email Sarah at sarahg@jacksonvillecommunitycenter.com before enrolling for more info.

Instructor Bios:
Ethan Robison is the Education Program Coordinator for Pollinator Project Rogue Valley. This nonprofit specializes in teaching the community about the vital plants and pollinators that keep our valley alive and flourishing. With every child inspired and every bumble bee fed, they work to make Southern Oregon a better place for people and pollinators alike. You can learn more on their website: https://www.pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org/pollinator-pals  Ethan loves talking to kids of all ages on the subjects of insect biology and ecology.

Sarah leads the Youth & Family programs at JCC. She is a Jacksonville Elementary School parent and experienced childhood educator.