Summer Camp Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary`s 2016

Martha Lafite Thompson
Nature Sanctuary’s
Earth Guardians Adventure DayS
Summer
Camp
E.G.A.D.S.
2016
Camp
Schedule
Summer Camp
2016
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All the Kids
Ages 5 - 18 yrs.
This is a session that will give all
of the kids in the family a chance to share the
world of nature together.
 Session is 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
 Refer to “Things to Know” on pg. 6

Campers must bring a sack lunch & drink; a mid-morning
snack will be provided
 Session is limited to 30 children
Cost: $180 (MLTNS members $150)
Adventures in Wild
Missouri
June 6-10 
Super Splashers
June 20-24 
Creek Critters
July 25-29 
Splash into this week of super-wet “Dive” into the world of water as
This camp is all about exploring,
discovery in the creek and pond. we look for frogs, turtles, fish, and
hiking, and observing the different From critter catching
more animals that love their
habitats to see what animals live to water games plan on
watery home as
there. The older children will have getting soaking wet!
much as kids
an opportunity to assist the camp
love to play in
leaders as they check out everything
them!
from bugs to bobcats.
Discoverers
Ages: 3 - 6yrs.
Flutter, Float, Fly!
June 13-17 
Start your youngest on a lifelong love of nature
with these age-appropriate games,
crafts, stories & explorations!
 Sessions are 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Monday through Friday
 Refer to “Things to Know” on pg.6
 Each session is limited to 16 children
 Mid-morning snack is provided
 Children must be completely potty trained
Cost: $145 (MLTNS members $110)
Your child will wing his or her way into
Puddle Jumpers
the natural world as we spend the week
July 11-15 
exploring the
Your child will discover the
world of flying
watery
world as we
things!
search for the
aquatic insects,
crawdads, frogs, and
fish that call this
habitat home!
= Campers may get very wet
Tiny Explorers
July 25-29
Join in this week of outdoor
fun and adventure as we search
the trails for the
natural treasures
of the Nature
Sanctuary.
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Have your child join us for fun and exploration
as we discover the wonders of nature.
Seekers

Entering: 1st or
2nd Grade
Sessions are 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
 Refer to “Things to Know” on page 6
 Campers must bring a sack lunch & drink
 Each session is limited to 20 children
Cost: $195 (MLTNS members $165)
Ani-Mania
June 13-17 
Art in Nature
June 27– July 1 
Habitat Safari
July 18-22 
Each day we’ll explore a different
group of animals! Come learn about
the birds, mammals, reptiles,
amphibians, and
insects that call the
Sanctuary home!
This week we’ll be using nature as
our inspiration to create and learn
about different
forms of art! From
clay pot bird feeders
to natural tie-dye
we’ll have a blast
making a mess!
Explore the prairies, woodlands,
and wetlands of The Wildlife
Sanctuary to
discover the life
that abounds in
each of the
habitats.
Trackers
Nature lovers will go “wild” for these
hands-on days of exploration,
investigation and fun!
Entering: 3rd, 4th
or 5th Grade
Fantastic Fossils
June 27-July 1 
Come join us in exploring
Missouri’s prehistoric past! From
crinoids to cave bears and
everything in between, we’ll learn
about the amazing animals that
called Missouri home millions of
years ago.

Sessions are 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
 Refer to “Things to Know” on page 6
 Campers must bring a sack lunch & drink
 Each session is limited to 18 children
Cost: $195 (MLTNS members $165)
Wilderness Awareness
July 11-15 
Overnight Included!
Learn fun survival skills like shelter
building, fire starting, and how to stay
safe in the wilderness. The overnight
is Thursday 7:00pm – Friday 9:00am.
A late night snack and continental
breakfast will be
provided (There is no
camp during the
regularly scheduled
time Thursday and
Friday)
Science Magic
July 18-22 
“It’s alive! It’s alive!”
Of course it is, if it lives at the
Nature Sanctuary! Learn the science
behind animal adaptations as you
create crazy
concoctions, and
dubious-looking
snacks, and perform
miraculous
experiments.
=Campers may get very wet
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Single Day Camps
Wilderness
Adventure 
Grades: Entering
1st through 8th
August 2
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Come learn basic wilderness survival skills in a fun filled
day of adventure.
 Closed-toed shoes or boots are required
 Each session is limited to 25 children
 Campers must bring a sack lunch & drink
 Campers must bring a towel, change of clothes & extra shoes.
Cost: $35 ($25 MLTNS members)
Camp T-shirts: $11.00 each
*Note: If program demand is high, additional dates may be added
Creekin’ Kids 
Here is a chance for your child to join us for a half-day
adventure exploring beautiful Rush Creek.
Grades: Entering
1st through 6th
August 3
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
 Closed-toed shoes or boots are required
 Each session is limited to 25 children
 Campers must bring a sack lunch & drink
YES
 = Campers may get very wet
 Campers must bring a towel, change of clothes & extra shoes.
Cost: $35 ($25 MLTNS members)
Camp T-shirts: $11.00 each
*Note: If program demand is high, additional dates may be added
NO
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Family Summer Programs
Family Fossil
Find 
June 25
10:00 am - 2 pm
Learn to find and identify fossils of Missouri. Everyone
will be able to take home a fossil they make!
 This program involves getting into the water.
 Ages recommended 6 & up
 Closed toed shoes are required
 This program is limited to 30 people
Cost: / family of 4: $50 (MLTNS member $35)
$5 / additional member
Creekin’
Family Fun 
July 23
10:00 am – 2 pm
Family Night Out
Aug 5 & 6
7:00 pm to 9:00 am
Discover first hand the amount of life found underneath
the surface of Rush Creek!
 This program involves getting into the water
 Ages recommended 6 & up
 Closed-toed shoes are required
 This program is limited to 30 people
Cost: / family of 4: $50 (MLTNS member $35)
$5 / additional member
Bring your sleeping bags and camp inside the nature center!
Experience the Nature Sanctuary at night with hiking, astronomy,
and owl prowling. Wake up to a breakfast with the birds!
 Evening snack and breakfast will be provided
 Ages recommended 4 & up
 All children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian
 Camp is limited to 35 people
Cost: / family of 4: $125 , $10 per additional member
Camp T-shirts: $11.00 each
(MLTNS members $105 / family of 4, $5 per additional member)
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Things to Know
Enrollments are kept low to ensure individual attention and
to enhance each child’s experience. Each weekly camp is
designed with different a theme so children can participate in
multiple sessions. Creative hands-on activities, games, and
crafts are age appropriate to encourage learning about nature
while having fun. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing
learning experience.
Campers’ Behavior & Discipline: All campers are expected
to demonstrate behavior appropriate to a group setting. If a
camper is destructive or disrespectful to staff, volunteers, or
fellow campers, we will remove the camper from the group
for a short period of time. Once the camper has
demonstrated self-control, he/she will return to the group.
The parent/guardian will be notified of our actions at the end
of the day. If the problem continues, we will notify the
parent/guardian to pick up the camper and he/she will not be
allowed to return to camp. Under this condition, no refund
will be given.
Arriving on Time Camps begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Please have your camper(s) at the Sanctuary between 8:15 and
8:30 to ensure camp may start on time and reduce delays.
Sanctuary Rules While our programs encourage hands-on
learning, we ask that campers do not pick flowers or leaves,
or collect other natural materials, unless directed by a
Naturalist. Following these guidelines will protect the
resources at the Sanctuary and make them available for others
to enjoy.
Ages Are Not Flexible Due to camp activities, crafts,
games, etc. being age specific, we cannot allow children in
camps that they are not eligible for.
Camp T-Shirts Shirts are included with a five-day camp
registration. T-shirts for campers registering in the day camps
(Creekin’ Kids, Wilderness Adventure, Creekin’ Family Fun,
Family Fossil Find, and Family Night Out) are available, but
are $11.00 each. Please indicate the shirt size for your camper
at the bottom of the Emergency Contact/Health Information
form.
Snacks Campers will be served a nutritious snacks during
their mid-morning break. Please insure that your child does
not bring extra food with him/her as it causes problems
among the other campers. If your child has dietary
restrictions (such as peanut allergies), please notify the
Sanctuary staff at enrollment so we can adjust snacks
accordingly.
Clothing Children need to dress for outdoor adventures.
All programs will involve off-the-trail activities. ONLY closed
toed shoes will be allowed in the creek and on the trails.
Crocs and sandals may be used indoors only. Shoes may get
wet or muddy on any given day.
Camps That Involve Water
Nearly all of our camps involve some type of water. We use the
bodies of water we have on site to educate campers. Strict rules
are given to campers and are to be followed in these areas to
ensure safety. Swimming will not be allowed during any camp.
Look for this symbol
under camp titles to identify the
camps that may involve getting wet.
Things to Bring
For your convenience, we suggest the following things:
 Backpack - to hold everything
 Extra socks & shoes
 Change of clothing
 Shoes that can get wet
 Shoes must completely enclose the foot. We recommend
old tennis shoes or rubber boots.
 NO sandals, crocs, or water shoes / socks allowed
 Large plastic bag for storing wet clothing & shoes
 Towel
 Lunch & drink (if applicable to the camp)
 Lunches are not refrigerated
 Refillable water bottle
Please be sure to label all items with your child’s name.
Things NOT to Bring
 Sunscreen & insect repellent (campers should come with it
already applied)
 Toys
 Nature equipment (everything will be provided)
 Extra snacks
 iPods, mp3 players, cell phones or other electronic devices
Severe Weather
In case of inclement weather (i.e. lightning, heavy rain, excessive
heat) it is our policy not to cancel camp. We have alternate
activities planned for days that limit outdoor time. NOTE: On
rainy days (weather permitting) we will still go outside.
Emergency Contact / Health Information
Please be sure to fully fill out the Emergency Contact / Health
Information Form on the back side of the registration form. We
must have this information on file before your child(ren) can be
admitted to camp.
Camp Evaluations
You will be given a short camp evaluation the day before camp
ends. Please fill this out and return the following day.
Evaluations help us improve our camps and we value the
feedback we receive!
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Registration Information
Enrollment Begins:
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MLTNS Members: Begins March 8, 2016
Open Enrollment:: Begins April 5, 2016
Registration Options:
1. Mail completed registration form and check
payable to MLTNS to :
407 N. La Frenz Road
Liberty, MO 64068
2. Complete registration form and drop it by the
Nature Sanctuary along with payment.
Registration forms can be found online at
www.NatureSanctuary.com or can be picked up at
the front desk of the Nature Center.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your camp registration, 80%
of the camp fee will be refunded if you provide
notice 15 days in advance of the camp start
date. Camp fees will not be refunded if
cancellation notice is given less than 15 days
prior to the camp start date.
The Sanctuary reserves the right to cancel a
camp session. You will receive a full refund and
cancellation notice at least 5 days in advance of
the camp start date.
A confirmation of your child(ren)’s registration will be
sent upon receipt of payment. You will be contacted by
phone if the program is full or if the camp session is
cancelled. For more information or to check on the
status of a particular camp, please call (816) 781-8598.
About Our EGADS Camp Staff
Our camps are taught by a combination of our fulltime, part-time, and seasonal Naturalists and trained
volunteers. All camp staff receive a week of intense
training and come to us with experience working
with children in similar settings. All of our summer
staff are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to
providing your children with high quality, positive
experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary Membership
Family Membership at the Nature Sanctuary will provide you with a significant
discount when enrolling your child in our camp program.
Your membership helps support the operations of our non-profit wildlife
sanctuary organization, which is an important member of the community.
Your membership will, besides providing a discount for camps, also provide
discounts on other Nature Sanctuary programs, a 10% discount in our gift shop,
and our newsletter mailed or emailed to your home.
Please refer to the Camp Registration Form included in this brochure if you wish
to join the Wildlife Sanctuary Supporters with a Family Membership.
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Martha Lafite Thompson
Nature Sanctuary
407 N. La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-8598
www.NatureSanctuary.com
[email protected]
MLTNS is a private, non-profit wildlife
sanctuary where native plants and animals
thrive. A nature center and four miles of trails
through a variety of habitats provide
opportunities for the public to enjoy nature
while remaining close to the Kansas City
metro area.
EGADS 2016 Camp Schedule is Here!!!
EGADS 2016 Camp Schedule is Here!!!
To : CURRENT RESIDENT or
407 N. La Frenz Road
Liberty, MO 64068
NATURE SANCTUARY
MARTHA LAFITE THOMPSON
NON-PROFIT ORG.
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LIBERTY MO