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Campers Learn About Hibernation

Campers at SPREE’s February 20th Holiday Camp got to explore where animals go in the winter. We did a relay to collect food and added layers of clothing to represent layers of fat. Campers then made hibernation shelters (hibernacula). We had fun making bats and creating a bat cave inside the building. Campers also learned about diapause and went on an insect hunt around Johnson Habitat Park.  

We closed the day with a performance about animals in winter. Campers made their own sock puppets, rehearsed lines and put on a great show! Thanks to our River Rangers from KIPP Denver Collegiate High School for their help teaching and having fun with everyone. ​​

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​We still have some space at our upcoming spring break camp and final spring holiday camp. Come join us for fun activities along the South Platte River:

March 27-31: Reptiles and Amphibians of Colorado ($225 for the week) Sign Up Here
Join SPREE to become herpetologists- experts on Colorado’s reptiles and amphibians!

April 3: Crazy about Crawdads ($45) Sign Up Here
Become a crawdad expert as we investigate one of the South Platte’s most amazing creatures!

SPREE also has award-winning summer day camps. Check out our locations, themes, and dates and sign up here. Interested in being a summer camp teacher? Check out our application here. ​

Published: February 24, 2017
Category: Elementary, Family, SPREETag: Animals, Camp
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