This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Junior Naturalist Camp - July 11th-15th at Norristown Farm Park and July 18th - 22nd at Lorimer Park

Nature camp to be held at Norristown Farm Park and Lorimer Park in July is for children entering 4th through 7th grade.

Junior Naturalist Camp sponsored by Montgomery County Parks, Trails, & Historic Sites is an environmental summer learning program for children entering fourth through seventh grade.

  Camp is just one week (two locations) and is held daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Each morning is filled with activities that teach children about the natural world around them.  Insects, forest ecology, creek, birds, mammals, and habitat are some of the topics explored using games, crafts, and hands-on activities.  Children learn to use field guides and complete simple data sheets every day.  All campers receive a camp shirt.  Camp is conducted by environmental education staff.

The cost is $50.00 for the week.  Payment must accompany the completed registration form (available at www.moncopa.org/pths or at either park office.  Camp fills up quickly and space is limited.  Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Contact Ruth King, rking2@montcopa.org or 610-270-0215 for more information or to be mailed a registration form (include your

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?