Care Bear Campers in Bronxville Enjoy In-House Field Trip

The following release is from The Chapel School:

On Wednesday, July 30th campers in The Chapel School Care Bear Camp were treated to an “In House” field trip to The Nature of Things. The Nature of Things is an environmental outreach program that presents quality live animal presentations to schools and centers throughout the greater Metropolitan areas in New York and Connecticut. The program originated in 1982, and provides hands-on and developmentally appropriate science education that features an inquiry-based approach to live animal exploration.

Campers learned about a variety of animals and were able to ask questions, make observations, and touch some of the animals. “The shell feels like wood,” stated one camper, after touching Sadie the tortoise. “Her legs are really skinny,” stated another. “That hamster looks like a little black bear,” stated one child, when introduced to Pugsley, who is actually a black bear hamster. The campers also met Charlie the Chameleon. “I have a book about chameleons. They change colors.” “Wow, he looks like a triceratops!” The campers wondered why the snake was named Miss Piggy. “She is a hog nosed snake. Look at her nose,” stated Franlisa, the naturalist from The Nature of Things. The “In House” field trip ended with a visit from Scarlett the hedgehog and Bandit the ferret.

About the Care Bear Camp

Care Bear Camp is open to children ages two through six, and runs until August 15th. The camp features “In-House Field Trips” that bring fun and fascinating visitors to the campus. The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, New York. For more information about The Chapel School Summer Programs, please call 914-337-3202 x1030 or visit the website at www.thechapelschool.org.