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KIDS CLUBS
Academy kids clubs
are ideal for nature- and science-loving children and meet every
other month at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Parents pay a yearly fee
for their child's membership, which includes six meetings, a club
t-shirt, membership card and certificate, and six issues of the
kids club newsletter, Swamp Nuts. The Cattail Kids club
is designed for Kindergarten through second grade children, the
Gator Gang is for third through fifth graders, and the Creek Freaks
Club is for students in eighth grade through high school.
Cattail Kids Club
The Cattail Kids Club was founded in 2000 as a nature-based
club for children in kindergarten through second grade. Club meetings
last an hour to an hour and a half, and cover topics such as recycling,
bug mania, bird watching, or nature hiking. We encourage parents
to attend the meeting with their child! Meetings are from 4:30 until
5:30 or 6:00 (varies with the meeting topic). See "Calendar"
for upcoming dates. To join the Cattail Kids Club, go to the membership
page, e-mail us at info@naturalsciencesacademy.org,
or call Academy headquarters at (706) 828-2109.
Gator Gang
The Gator Gang was founded in fall 2001 for third through fifth
graders who enjoy nature and the outdoors. Each meeting is full
of hands-on learning activities and outdoor nature discoveries when
the weather permits. Parents are encouraged to attend as chaperones.
Meetings are from 4:30 until 6:00. See "Calendar" for
upcoming dates. To join, go to the membership
page, e-mail us at info@naturalsciencesacademy.org,
or call Academy headquarters at (706) 828-2109.
Creek Freaks
The Creek Freaks Club was founded in 2003 for students in eighth
grade through high school. These young scientists perform chemical
and biological monitoring on Butler Creek, and they were recognized
Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior with the
Youth Division of the Take Pride in America Award in 2004. Club
fees are $50 per year and include a T-shirt, newsletter and certificate.
Please contact the Academy Office for more information and to register
at (706) 828-2109. Limit: 15
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