April 30, 2019
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Prairie Park Nature Center is hosting a new adventure camp program giving youth the chance to explore the world of animals on land and sea.
Claws, Paws, Jaws is open to children six years-old to 13 years-old and will introduce participants to predators and their features that help them adapt to their environment. Participants will learn how to identify jaws, paws and claws of different animals and make animal crafts to take home. Campers must bring a lunch and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for being outdoors.
Camp runs daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 3-7, at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. There is also an extended camp option, running 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 3-7. Cost of the camp is $120 per child, per week. The extended camp costs $145 per child, per week.
Registration may be done online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=323241 or at any recreation facility, including: Prairie Park Nature Center; Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane; the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive or the Administrative Offices in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For additional information, please contact the nature center at (785) 832-7980.