Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Explore Nature at VINS Nature Camps - Limited Space Available!

Enjoy a week (or more) of fun and inquiry-based adventure with the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) summer camp programs at Burr and Burton Academy and Hildene. The perfect blend of adventure and discovery, VINS Nature Camps offer children entering grades 1 to 6 with an unforgettable experience of hands-on study of the natural environment, facilitated by certified educators with more than 25 years of experience. Children will have opportunities to study pond ecology, make their own maps, use a hydrogen powered car, create a solar oven, go fishing for lunker bass and much more!

Through June 10th, VINS-Machester is offering a special 10% discount to local children. Enter discount code: MANCVBP061010 when registering on-line at www.vinsweb.org or call 802-359-5000.

For a full detailed listing of offerings and to register for VINS Nature Camps or download a campership application, please visit www.vinsweb.org.

VINS is a non-profit, member-supported environmental education, research and avian rehabilitation organization headquartered in Quechee, VT with a satellite office in Manchester, VT VINS' mission is to motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment with a priority placed on making high-quality, compelling and fun environmental education programs and learning opportunities accessible to more people and communities. Stay connected to VINS through their new nature blog at vtnature.blogspot.com and their website.