Calling all kids! Join this three-week science, literacy, and art program designed to connect students from ages 7 to 12 to their local park while they practice being a scientist and discovering the world around them. Each session will be focused on a central theme students will answer through hands-on nature exploration, observation, measurement, journal exercises, craft projects, and team building games. Students may participate in more than one session at the same location since themes change each month.

Nature Investigators will be held from 1:30-5 p.m. for three consecutive Wednesdays and 3-5 p.m. on Fridays at Ragle Ranch, Crane Creek, Sonoma Valley, and Spring Lake. The cost is $140 per camper, per session and registration is required.

For more information, contact Kristin Suarez by email at  Kristin.Suarez@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 539-2865.

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

• Session 1: Weather & Water Cycles
  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, January 15, 22, 29 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 2:Animal Signs and Home
  Wednesdays, February, 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, February, 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 3: Here comes Spring!
  Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, March 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)              
  Register

Spring Lake Regional Park

• Session 1: Weather & Water Cycles
  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, January 15, 22, 29 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 2:Animal Signs and Home
  Wednesdays, February, 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, February, 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 3: Here comes Spring!
  Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, March 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)                 
  Register

Crane Creek Regional Park

• Session 1:Weather & Water Cycles
  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, January 15, 22, 29 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 2: Animal Signs and Home
  Wednesdays, February, 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, February, 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 3: Here comes Spring!
  Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, March 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)                 
  Register

Ragle Ranch Regional Park

• Session 1:Weather & Water Cycles
  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, January 15, 22, 29 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 2: Animal Signs and Home
  Wednesdays, February, 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, February, 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)
  Register
• Session 3: Here comes Spring!
  Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24 (1:30-5p.m.)
  Fridays, March 12, 19, 26 (3-5 p.m.)        
  Register

Camperships

Nature Investigator camperships are provided to families with significant financial need. Camperships will be given on a first-come first-served basis while funding lasts. Awards are based on the following criteria and are not guaranteed to every applicant:

1. Completed application
2. Income eligibility

Complete and submit your application online:

• English application
• Spanish application

Refunds

Refunds will only be given if the reservation is cancelled one week before the session begins.