Our Vacation Day programs are 1/2 day programs for students to explore, through hands-on activities and plenty of outdoor fun, nature and natural phenomena. Designed like a typical summer camp day, students will learn about a topic through science, art, games, and more. Each program stands alone, though students are welcome to join us for more than one theme. Programming appropriate for children in grades k-5. Most programs run 9-12, but occasionally we offer afternoon sessions that run from 1-4.  Cost is $10/member or $12/non-members. 

Each Vacation Day program requires pre-registration- including complete student paperwork (see registration form at the bottom of the page). 

Late Winter and Spring 2017 Vacation Day Programs:

Friday, April 14th: Natural Egg Dyeing and All Things Spring

Let's get creative! Each participant will take home at least 6 naturally-dyed eggs. We'll do a nature scavenger hunt, plant some spring seeds, and learn about signs of spring. Pre-registration is REQUIRED by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 12th for the natural egg dyeing program!

Session 1: 9 a.m. til noon for grades k-2

Session 2: 1 p.m. til 4 p.m. for grades 3-5

Tuesday, April 18: Wild Weather 

Have you ever wondered about the weather in Mississippi? During this vacation day program, we'll make a weather wheel and learn to use weather equipment. We'll also talk about how to be safe during different types of wild weather!

Session 1: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for grades k-5

Wednesday, April 19: Migration Station

Did you know that many birds from all over North America migrate through the Gulf Coast? Our beautiful coastal environments provide food, shelter, and rest areas in the fall and spring. We'll learn all about birds, flight, migration, and more at this camp!

Session 1: 9 a.m. til noon for grades k-5

Thursday, April 20th: Life Aquatic

What lives in the bayous and bays that make up our backyard? Join us to get up close and personal with our fish and other aquatic creatures that call our coasts home. 

Session 1: 9 a.m. til noon for grades k-5

Friday, April 21st: Reptile Rendezvous

Our cold-blooded neighbors- from lizards to snakes to alligators- love our warm spring afternoons. Learn about how to safely find, observe, and identify the scaly critters that call Mississippi home. 

Session 1: 9 a.m. til noon for grades k-5

Outdoor Adventure Programs for Middle and High School Students 

Looking for something to get your middle or high school student out of the house over spring break? Try one of our afternoon outdoor adventure programs!

Kayaking Rhodes Bayou 

We'll learn the basics of kayak strokes, how to use a map to figure out where we are and where we're going (and how to get back!), and get a chance to explore the Bayou and Beardslee Lake via kayak. ALL participants must wear a life jacket (provided) and something more substantial than flipflops. Please dress to get a little wet and enjoy an afternoon of adventure.

Session 1- April 12: 1-4 p.m. grades 9-12

Session 2- April 19th: 1-4 p.m. grades 9-12

Session 3- April 20th: 1-4 p.m. grades 6-8