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AUSTIN NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER
Natural Selections
SUMMER CAMP 2018
301 Nature Center Drive Austin, TX 78746 Parking: 2389 Stratford Drive
Phone: (512) 974-3888 | Fax: (512) 974-3885 | www.austintexas.gov/ansc
Table of Contents Camp Photos Now
Tadpole Camp Ages 4-5 Available!
3 Specialty Camp Ages 11-13 8
Half Day Camp To view photos visit
Counselors in Training ansc.zenfolio.com
Discovery Camp Ages 5-6 4 9
Ages 13-17
Nature Camp Ages 7-8 5 Before & After Care 9
Frequently Asked
Adventure Camp Ages 9-10 6 10
Questions
Program Registration
Explorer Camp Ages 11-12 7 11
Policies
Online Summer Camp Registration
Registration opens: February 10, 2018
10:00 AM - Austin residents
1:00 PM - Austin non-residents
Prepare today!
Click on the “Online Registration” link at www.austintexas.gov/ansc
Follow the steps to verify your existing account or create a new account.
On registration day:
Log in to your account and search “Austin Nature Center” in the Location dropdown menu.
Scroll down to see Summer Camp offerings.
Overview of Online Registration
www.austintexas.gov/parksregister
1. Go to the Austin Parks and Recreation online registration website: www.austintexas.gov/parksregister and login.
2. Browse the camp listings.
3. Register for your desired camp(s). Participants may be registered for a maximum of 3 camp sessions or 2 CIT
sessions.
4. Pay in full or make a deposit with a credit card. A 20% deposit per session will secure a place until three weeks
(21 days) prior to the first day. If you fail to pay the remaining balance, you will lose your deposit and forfeit your
child’s place in that session to another child on the waiting list. You are encouraged to make full payment at
registration to avoid missing deadlines and losing your child’s place in camp. Full payment is the responsibility
of the participant.
5. Your receipt will be sent to the email address you provided on your account information along with a summer
camp packet. Please check your spam folder.
6. Should you need to cancel your camp, contact ANSC’s registration office to make the request. Please review the
program registration policies regarding refunds, and transfers.
Visit www.austintexas.gov/page/online-registration for more details.
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Tadpole Camps - half day (Ages 4-5)
Young nature lovers engage in a week of hands-on discovery and nature study. Each week includes outdoor exploration, crafts,
games, and science programs. These camps do not take field trips that require travel in a vehicle or go swimming. Following
registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. Before the first day of camp a parent letter with more detailed
information will be sent by email. Participants may register for up to 3 camp sessions.
Age: 4-5 years old Field Trips: Campers will NOT participate in field trips that require
Participants must be potty trained to attend travel in a vehicle.
camp; no diapers or pull-ups please! Campers may walk to sites in Zilker Park.
Fee: $157 for Austin residents State Licensing paperwork required at registration.
$182 for non-Austin residents Bring: A snack and water bottle every day.
Time: Morning Sessions: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-Noon
A completed waiver the first day of every camp for which
Afternoon Sessions: Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 PM your child is registered.
Sessions are one week long.
Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp.
Sign-in/out: In camper’s assigned classroom
Swim: No swimming, however, SPLASH DAY is on Fridays:
Location: Trailhouse Building campers participate in supervised wading activities. Please
Check in at the picnic tables in front of the
send swim clothes, water shoes, sunscreen and towel on
Trailhouse Building on the first day of each
session to receive classroom assignment.* Friday. Campers must wear water shoes (not flip-flops)
Ratio: Maximum 8 campers/1 counselor when wading in natural areas.
TADPOLE CAMP WEEKLY THEMES
WONDER WORLD NEW!
AWESOME ANIMALS June 18-22
June 11-15 July 23-27
July 9-13 As scientists, we view the world through an objective lens. Here, we’ll
August 6-10 ask questions regarding how things work and why nature behaves the
Calling all animal lovers, future zoologists, and naturalists! Discover way it does. We’ll even explore the laws of motion while we build
interesting characteristics of mammals, insects, birds, and reptiles. rollercoasters!
Spider Dave will pay us a visit and teach you more than you can
imagine about his favorite creatures. WONDERFUL WATER
June 25-29
PREHISTORY MYSTERY July 30-August 3
July 2-6 No Camp Wednesday, July 4th. Prorated camp cost listed. August 13-17
July 16-20 Summers in Austin require lots and lots of water. We know it cools us
Take a giant step back in time as we learn about prehistoric reptiles, off, but we can also freeze it, create works of art, and learn to appreciate
plants, and sea creatures. We’ll explore ANSC to unearth model it in a whole new way during this camp. Join us as we work and play
fossil remains and take a walk to Zilker Botanical Gardens to with one of the most abundant chemical compounds on our planet:
observe a re-creation of a prehistoric habitat as well as beautiful water.
gardens of the present.
Morning Sessions* Afternoon Sessions* COST
THEME DATE
8:00am - 12:00 pm 1:00pm - 5:00 pm resident/non-resident
June 11-15 202821 1A 202822 1A $157/$182
Awesome Animals July 9-13 202821 1E 202822 1E $157/$182
August 6-10 202821 1I 202821 1I $157/$182
July 2-6 202821 1D 202822 1D $127/$147
Prehistory Mystery
July 16-20 202821 1F 202822 1F $157/$182
June 18-22 202821 1B 202822 1B $157/$182
Wonder World
July 23-27 202821 1G 202822 1G $157/$182
June 25-29 202821 1C 202822 1C $157/$182
Wonderful Water July 30-August 3 202821 1H 202822 1H $157/$182
August 13-17 202821 1J 202822 1J $157/$182
See back cover for week-by-week schedule
*There are multiple sections or camp groups associated with this code. Each camp group has its own counselor, classroom, and schedule. Placement of siblings or friends in
the same camp group is not guaranteed.
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Discovery Camps (Ages 5-6)
Curiosity is rewarded at this camp! Campers participate in outdoor exploration, crafts, games, and science programs each week.
Following registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. Before the first day of camp a parent letter with more
detailed information will be sent by email. Participants may register for up to 3 camp sessions.
Age: 5-6 years old
Fee: $222 for Austin residents Field Trips: Tuesdays - Destinations will change from week to
$257 for non-Austin residents week.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Bring: A lunch, two snacks, and water bottle every day.
A completed waiver the first day of every camp.
One week sessions
Sign-in/out: In camper’s assigned classroom Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp.
Location: ANSC Visitor Pavilion and Nature Labs Building Must wear water shoes (not flip-flops) when wading
or swimming in natural areas.
Check in at the picnic tables in front of the
Trailhouse Building on the first morning of each Swim: Wednesday-Friday at City of Austin pools.
session to receive classroom assignment.* More information on swimming times and
Ratio: Maximum 12 campers/1 counselor locations available on the ANSC website in March.
DISCOVERY CAMP WEEKLY THEMES
HABITAT HUNTERS
June 25-29
July 9-13
Did you know that the state of Texas has over 800 different
kinds of habitats with local plant and animal species? Together,
we’ll explore the elegance and diversity of plants in habitats all
around us. Field trip to a wild cave to investigate an
underground ecosystem.
TREE HUGGERS NEW!
July 2-6 No Camp Wednesday, July 4th. Prorated camp cost listed.
July 30-August 3
They feed us, they display unparalleled beauty, and they’re
responsible for 98% of the air we breathe. Plants! Dissect a
flower, plant a seed, learn how to grow food, and climb trees
with expert foresters from the City of Austin Parks Forestry
Division.
WATER WIGGLES
June 11-15
July 23-27
August 13-17
Have you ever flipped over a rock in a creek bed? There’s an
entire world under there! Join us to investigate habitats beneath COST
THEME DATE / CODE*
the surface as well as the creatures that reside in them. Field trip resident/non-resident
to Pease Park to learn how water not only supports an
June 25-29 / 203830 03 $222/$257
ecosystem, but also helps beat the heat and provide a ton of fun. Habitat Hunters
July 9-13 / 203830 05 $222/$257
WILD AND WOOLY
June 18-22 July 2-6 / 203830 04 $179/$207
Tree Huggers
July 16-20 July 30-August 3 / 203830 08 $222/$257
August 6-10
June 11-15 / 203830 01 $222/$257
Discover what unique characteristics distinguish mammals,
reptiles, birds, amphibians, and insects from one another. Search Water Wiggles July 23-27 / 203830 07 $222/$257
for native plants and wildlife in our preserve and take a field trip
to Crowe’s Nest Farm to learn about and view animals up close. August 13-17 / 203830 10 $222/$257
June 18-22 / 203830 02 $222/$257
*There are multiple sections or camp groups associated with this code. Each Wild and Wooly July 16-20 / 203830 06 $222/$257
camp group has its own counselor, classroom, and schedule. Placement of
siblings or friends in the same camp group is not guaranteed. August 6-10 / 203830 09 $222/$257
See back cover for week-by-week schedule
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Nature Camps (Ages 7-8)
Young nature enthusiasts explore the outdoor world. Each week includes hiking, games, experiments, crafts, and science programs.
Following registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. Before the first day of camp a parent letter with more
detailed information will be sent by email. Participants may register for up to 3 camp sessions.
Age: 7-8 years old
Fee: $222 for Austin residents Field Trips: Wednesdays - Destinations will change from week to
$257 for non-Austin residents week.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Bring: A lunch, two snacks and water bottle every day.
One week sessions A completed waiver the first day of every camp.
Sign-in/out: In camper’s assigned classroom Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp.
Location: Nature Labs Building Must wear water shoes (not flip-flops) when wading
Check in at the Visitor Pavilion breezeway on the or swimming in natural areas.
first morning of each session to receive classroom Swim: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at City of
assignment. Austin pools. Offsite field trips on Wednesdays.
Ratio: Maximum 12 campers/1 counselor More information on swimming times and
locations available on the ANSC website in March.
NATURE CAMP WEEKLY THEMES
NATURE TRACKERS
EUREKA! NEW! July 23-27
June 11-15 August 13-17
July 9-13 The best way to observe nature is to become one with nature.
July 30-August 3 Discuss how animals live, construct your own bird and insect
Have you ever wondered why an arrow flies through the air instead of homes, and search for local wildlife high and low. Field trip to a
falling to the ground? Or why baking soda and vinegar react? At this wild cave to see what habitats exist underground!
camp we’ll combine physics, chemistry, and fun as we gain a new
perspective on the activities we love to do in the great outdoors. Walking UP, DOWN, ALL AROUND NEW!
field trip to ANSC archery range. June 18-22
July 2-6 No Camp Wednesday, July 4th. Prorated camp cost listed.
H2Oh! August 6-10
June 25-29 Our quest for fun and learning leads us in all directions. Look
July 16-20 skyward for a glimpse of a stomp rocket. Face off against gravity
Discover aquatic habitats including wetlands, ponds, and the Edwards when you craft a vessel to protect an egg as it drops to the ground.
Aquifer. Observe how animals move through water in the ANSC pond Cheer on your friends on our walking field trip to ANSC outdoor
and creek. Field trip to the Meadows Center for a glass-bottom boat tour! climbing wall.
COST
THEME DATE / CODE*
resident/non-resident
June 11-15 / 203840 01 $222/$257
Eureka! July 9-13 / 203840 05 $222/$257
July 30-August 3 / 203840 08 $222/$257
June 25-29 / 203840 03 $222/$257
H2Oh!
July 16-20 / 203840 06 $222/$257
July 23-27 / 203840 07 $222/$257
Nature Trackers
August 13-17 / 203840 10 $222/$257
June 18-22 / 203840 02 $222/$257
Up, Down, All
July 2-6 / 203840 04 $179/$207
Around
August 6-10 / 203840 09 $222/$257
See back cover for week-by-week schedule
See back cover for week-by-week schedule *There are multiple sections or camp groups associated with this code. Each camp group has its own counselor, classroom,
and schedule. Placement of siblings or friends in the same camp group is not guaranteed. 5
Adventure Camps (Ages 9-10)
Adventure camp is just what it sounds like - a camp full of exciting outdoor adventures! Activities may include rock climbing,
canoeing, fishing, biking, and caving. Following registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. Before the first
day of camp a parent letter with more detailed information will be sent by email. Participants may register for up to 3 camp
sessions.
Age: 9-10 years old Bring: A lunch, two snacks, and water bottle every day.
Fee: $257/week for Austin residents A completed waiver the first day of every camp for
$292/week for non-Austin residents which your child is registered.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp.
One and two week sessions Must wear water shoes (not flip-flops) when wading
or swimming in natural areas.
Sign-in/out: Rock Garden Picnic Tables in Zilker Park
Swim: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at City of
Location: Sheffield Education Center/Splash Exhibit* Austin pools. Thursday’s swim location varies.
Ratio: Maximum 12 campers/1 counselor More information on swimming times and locations
Field Trips: Varies based on themes, destinations may change. available on the ANSC website in March.
Some sessions include an overnight campout.
ADVENTURE CAMP WEEKLY THEMES COST
THEME DATE / CODE* resident/non
GREEN TEAM NEW! OUTDOOR EXPLORERS -resident
June 11-15 2 WEEK CAMP
July 9-13 June 25-July 6 No Camp Wednesday, June 11-15 / 203850 01 $257/$292
August 13-17 July 4th. Prorated camp cost listed.
Learn how sustainable practices exist July 23-August 3 Green
July 9-13 / 203850 05 $257/$292
all around you, in all walks of life. Get ready for fun during this two Team
We’ll create with recycled materials, week whirlwind of activities. August 13-17 / 203850 10 $257/$292
visit an educational farm, and learn Campers, gear up for biking,
about catch and release when we fish canoeing, and climbing. Overnight
at East Metro Park. June 25-July 6 / 203850 03 477/$544
campout at Pedernales State Park Outdoor
(July 5-6 or August 2-3). Campers Explorers
WATER WISE must be able to ride a bike with their July 23-August 3 / 203850 07 $532/$607
June 18-22 camp group for three miles without
July 16-20 adult assistance. June 18-22 / 203850 02 $257/$292
August 6-10
Discover how water shapes the world beneath your feet when you travel through Water Wise July 16-20 / 203850 06 $257/$292
a wild cave. Observe wildlife underwater while snorkeling in the San Marcos
River and relax in the Pedernales River at Reimers Ranch. August 6-10 / 203850 09 $257/$292
See back cover for week-by-week schedule
*There are multiple sections or camp groups associated with this code. Each camp group has its own counselor and schedule.
Placement of siblings or friends in the same camp group is not guaranteed.
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Explorer Camps (Ages 11-12)
These camps are perfect for older campers who are excited about the outdoors and science! Activities may include caving, snorkeling,
archery, or biking. Following registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. Before the first day of camp a
parent letter with more detailed information will be sent by email. Participants may register for up to 3 camp sessions.
Age: 11-12 years old Bring: A lunch, two snacks and water bottle every day.
Fee: $257/week for Austin residents A completed waiver the first day of every camp for
$292/week for non-Austin residents which your child is registered.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp.
One week sessions Must wear water shoes (not flip-flops) when wading
Sign-in/out: Rock Garden Picnic Tables in Zilker Park or swimming in natural areas.
Location: Sheffield Education Center/Splash Exhibit Swim: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at City of
Austin pools. Thursday’s swim location varies.
Ratio: Maximum 12 campers/1 counselor
More information on swimming times and locations
Field Trips: Varies based on themes, destinations may change. available on the ANSC website in March.
Some sessions include an overnight campout.
EXPLORER CAMP WEEKLY THEMES
ANIMAL ENTHUSIASTS
July 9-13
July 16-20
We’ll turn over rocks, look high above in the treetops, and even
observe beneath the water’s surface through a mask and snorkel in
search of our favorite animals. Campers will learn what happens
behind the scenes with our resident animals at the ANSC and have
the incredible opportunity to camp overnight at Bamberger Ranch!
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
June 18-22
August 13-17
Have you ever wanted to capture the beauty of a butterfly or the
mystery of a cave? Campers can bring a digital camera or have a
camera provided to practice taking pictures of natural wonders on
field trips to Laguna Gloria and Reimers Ranch. Each photographer
chooses two photos to be displayed.
COST
THEME DATE / CODE
resident/non-resident
OUTDOOR ACTION NEW!
June 11-15
July 9-13 / 203860 05 $282/$322 July 2-6 No Camp Wednesday, July 4th. Prorated camp cost listed.
Animal
Enthusiasts July 30-August 3
July 16-20 / 203860 06 $282/$322
If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of the outdoors and you really
just love to do it all. Combine all the fun and adventure when we hike,
June 18-22 / 203860 02 $257/$292 bike, fish, explore a cave, and shoot a bow and arrow during this
Nature
Photography camp. Campers must be able to ride a bike with their camp group for
August 13-17 / 203860 10 $257/$292 three miles without adult assistance.
June 11-15 / 203860 01 $257/$292 WATER WAYS
Outdoor June 25-29
July 2-6 / 203860 04 $207/$235 July 23-27
Action
August 6-10
July 30-August 3 / 203860 08 $257/$292 Explore the diverse bodies of water in central Texas from spring fed
June 25-29 / 203860 03 $257/$292 streams to dammed rivers. Test your skills when you build a card-
board boat with friends. How do environmental conditions affect
July 23-27 / 203860 07 $257/$292 each aquatic ecosystem? See for yourself as you explore Turkey Bend
Water Ways
and fish at East Metro Park.
August 6-10 / 203860 09 $257/$292
See back cover for week-by-week schedule Overnight Campout 7
Specialty Camps (Ages 11-13)
Delve a little deeper into outdoor nature adventures during extra special camps! Upon registration for camp, a confirmation letter
will be emailed to you. Before the first day of camp a parent letter with more detailed information will be sent by email. Specialty
Camps meet TUESDAY-FRIDAY from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Participants may register for up to 3 camp sessions.
Age: 11-13 years old Bring: A lunch, two snacks and water bottle every day.
Fee: $222/week for Austin residents A completed waiver the first day of every camp for
$257/week for non-Austin residents which your child is registered.
Additional $25 for programs that include campout Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp.
Time: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Must wear water shoes (not flip-flops) when wading
or swimming in natural areas.
One week sessions
Swim: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at City of Austin
Sign-in/out: Rock Garden Picnic Tables in Zilker Park
pools. Thursday’s swim location varies. More
Location: Sheffield Education Center/Splash Exhibit information on swimming times and locations
Ratio: Maximum 12 campers/1 counselor available on the ANSC website in March.
Field Trips: Varies based on themes, destinations may change.
Some sessions include an overnight campout.
SPECIALTY CAMP WEEKLY THEMES
COST
ADVANCED CAVING THEME DATE / CODE AGE resident/non-
June 26-29 resident
July 24-27
If you’re fascinated by geology and the amazing creatures living in the June 26-29 / 203870 03 12-13 $247/$282
Advanced
Austin underground then come observe them up close as we explore
Caving
wild caves around Austin, including newly discovered caves and old July 24-27 / 203870 07 12-13 $247/$282
favorites. Overnight campout at Pace Bend Park.
June 19-22 / 203870 02 11-12 $247/$282
BIKE-TASTIC
June 19-22 Bike-tastic
August 7-10 August 7-10 / 203870 09 11-12 $247/$282
Wheels down! Learn how to maintain your bike and where to ride
around Austin as we explore urban trails and take our machines with June 12-15 / 203870 01 11-12 $222/$257
us on a campout to McKinney Falls State Park. Bikes and helmets are
provided or campers may bring their own. Campers must be able to Outdoor
July 2-6 / 203870 04 11-12 $222/$257
ride a bike with their camp group for 5 miles without adult assistance. Skills
August 14-17 / 203870 10 11-12 $222/$257
July 10-13 / 203870 05 12-13 $222/$257
Youth
Climbing July 17-20 / 203870 06 12-13 $222/$257
July 31-August 3 / 203870 08 12-13 $222/$257
Overnight Campout
OUTDOOR SKILLS NEW!
June 12-15
July 2-6 No Camp Wednesday, July 4th. Camp session will begin on Monday.
August 14-17
Would you like to explore the back country with nothing but your wits, a
map, and a snack? We can teach you how. Learn how to fish, build shelter
to protect yourself from the elements, and brush up on your orienteering
skills.
YOUTH CLIMBING
July 10-13
July 17-20
July 31-August 3
See the world from above while exploring climbing spots around Austin.
Learn basic techniques and practice your skills at Reimer’s Ranch and the
Barton Creek greenbelt. All equipment provided.
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Counselor in Training (Ages 13-17)
The Counselor in Training program (CIT) is an opportunity that prepares teens to assist camp counselors in leading activities. There
is a one day training that equips CITs with the skills to become outstanding leaders. Placement is determined by Austin Nature and
Science Center staff. Following registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed. Before the first day of camp a parent
letter with more detailed information will be sent by email. Participants may register for a maximum of 2 CIT camp sessions.
Age: 13-17 years old
Fee: $187/two week session for Austin residents Field Trips: Varies based on camp assignment.
$212/two week session for non-Austin residents May include an overnight campout at a nearby park.
Fees include 1 day of training and 2 weeks of Bring: A lunch, two snacks and water bottle every day .
supervised volunteer work. A completed waiver the first day of every camp for
Training: June 7 for sessions June 11- July 20 which your child is registered.
July 19 for sessions July 23- August 17 Wear: Appropriate clothes and sneakers that can get dirty
Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and damp. No flip-flops.
Two week sessions. Swim: Varies based on camp assignment.
Training Sign-in/out: ANSC Visitor’s Pavilion breezeway Prerequisites: MUST attend training prior to volunteer session.
Daily Camp Sign-in/out: At assigned camp. Must enjoy the outdoors and serving as a role model
for younger children.
COST
DATES SESSION / CODE
resident/non-resident
June 11-22 CIT1 / 204820 1A $187/$212
June 25-July 6 CIT2 / 204820 1B *$169/$192
July 9-20 CIT3 / 204820 1C $187/$212
July 23-August 3 CIT4 / 204820 1D $187/$212
August 6-17 CIT5 / 204820 1E $187/$212
* No Camp Tuesday, July 4. Prorated camp cost listed.
Before & After Camp Care Age: 4-17 years old
Camp staff members supervise children needing to arrive early or Fee: $40/week for Austin residents
stay late and provide them with board games, puzzles, and cards. $45/week for non-Austin residents
Campers may arrive after 7:15 AM and MUST be picked up Sign-in/Sign-out: Visitor’s Pavilion
by 6:00 PM.
Morning Sessions Afternoon Sessions COST
DATE
7:15am - 7:45am 5:45pm - 6:00pm resident/non-resident
June 11-15 207821 1A 207822 1A $40/$45
June 18-22 207821 1B 207822 1B $40/$45
June 25-29 207821 1C 207822 1C $40/$45
July 2-6 207821 1D 207822 1D *$32/$36
July 9-13 207821 1E 207822 1E $40/$45
July 16-20 207821 1F 207822 1F $40/$45
July 23-27 207821 1G 207822 1G $40/$45
July 30-August 3 207821 1H 207822 1H $40/$45
August 6-10 207821 1I 207822 1I $40/$45
August 13-17 207821 1J 207822 1J $40/$45
*No Camp Monday, July 4th. Prorated camp cost listed.
SPECIAL NOTE for Adventure, Explorer, and Specialty Campers:
Before Care will be signed in at the main ANSC campus, in the Visitor’s Pavilion
After Care is in the Visitor’s Pavilion. Campers will be at the Zilker Park Rock Garden picnic tables until 5:15 PM, then they will be transported to
the Visitor’s Pavilion. These campers will be in transit from 5:15-5:30 PM. Please wait for them at ANSC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does registration begin? If I make an ADA accommodation request, do I have to
Registration begins for the Austin Nature & Science Center wait to speak with staff before registering online?
(ANSC) on February 10th. Registration will open to city of No. Please participate in registration as usual. Reasonable
Austin residents at 10:00 AM and non-Austin residents at 1:00 modifications and equal access will be provided upon request.
PM. Online, fax-in, mail-in, and walk-in registrations will also Call 512-974-3914.
be accepted at ANSC concurrently. Due to high demand,
participants may be registered for up to 3 camp sessions Can I arrange for siblings or friends to be in the same
or 2 CIT sessions. camp?
No. Placement of siblings or friends in the same group is not
Online registration is strongly encouraged. Customers may guaranteed. Campers enrolled in the same camp might not be
review online results immediately as online registration is placed in the same group depending upon the total number of
completed in real time. Walk-in, fax-in, and mail-in registration enrolled participants. Please note that campers in the same
will only be completed when they are entered into the system camp will spend much of their day together regardless of group
by staff. Please check your receipt to ensure you are registered designation.
for the correct program or on a waiting list.
How do I register online? How do I know if I am an Austin resident or a non-Austin
resident?
Register online at www.austintexas.gov/parksregister, or visit
If you are an Austin Utilities customer you are considered an
ANSC’s website and use the “online registration” link. You will
Austin resident for the purposes of Parks and Recreation
be emailed a confirmation (payment receipt) or notification that
Department program registration.
you are on a waitlist. Please check your email messages,
including your spam folder. You will receive an email from
What should my child bring to camp?
austinparksrec@rectrac.com. If you do not have an email
To make sure your child has everything they need for camp
address, your confirmation or waitlist notification will be
please review the confirmation packet and parent letter which
mailed.
you will receive via email. This includes information about what
to bring and ANSC’s medical release form. The medical release
How do I register by mail or in person at ANSC?
form must be submitted on the first day of camp at sign-in
Visit or call the ANSC front desk to request a registration form,
(please do not email it beforehand). More information is
and then fax, mail, or submit the form in person. ANSC does
available at www.austintexas.gov/ansc.
not accept registration by email due to safety concerns. The
completed registration form will be entered into the system at
Will my child swim at camp?
the earliest convenience of front desk staff. You will not know
Half day campers, ages 4-5 years will wade in ANSC’s creek.
your registration status until you receive an email. No spaces
Full day campers, ages 5-17 will complete a swim check for
will be held for fax-in, mail-in or walk-in registration
each camp session in which they are registered. The swim
submissions.
check is to determine the comfort of each camper in water and
Are scholarships available? used to assign an appropriate swim zone. The swim zone for
For financial aid scholarship information, go to each camper is at the discretion of the supervising counselors.
www.austintexas.gov/pardfinaid or call 512-974-3911. Please All campers will be allowed in the pool regardless of the swim
remember that you must be preapproved, which takes some check. All staff are trained in basic water rescue or as lifeguards
time, in order to use your financial aid with registration. to recognize emergencies.
Scholarships are not retroactive.
Will my child get a T-shirt?
What happens if the camp is full? Yes. Campers will receive an ANSC t-shirt for each camp
If a camp is full, a spot on the waiting list will be session in which they are registered. Camp groups will wear
offered. There is no fee to be on the waiting list. When ANSC their shirt on Splash Day (Tadpole Camp), Field Trip Day
receives a cancellation, the available space will be offered to the (Discovery and Nature Camp), or alternate swim day (Youth
first person on the waiting list. If you are offered a space, we Adventure Camps). Campers will receive their shirt on the first
will notify you by phone about the deadline to secure the space day of the camp session for which they are registered. Size
with payment. If you decline or let the deadline expire without selection available during registration.
making payment, we will offer the space to the next person on
the waiting list.
Look for information about Winter and Spring day camps coming this Fall!
10Program Registration Policies
Cancellation and Refunds:
Program attendance is the responsibility of the participant. Failure to attend a class does not entitle a participant to a transfer,
makeup, prorate or refund. Substitutions, including family members, are not permitted. Registrations cancelled at least 7 days
prior to the first day of class may be issued a refund, minus a 20% nonrefundable deposit and the $35.00 processing fee. No
refunds are issued for registrations that are cancelled without 7 days advanced written notice of the first class day.
Refunds are issued to the charging credit card, or by check from the City of Austin (please allow 406 weeks for processing).
All checks sent to ANSC must be processed. There is a $25 cash fee on all returned checks.
Deposits:
A 20% deposit per session will secure a place until three weeks (21 days) prior to the first day. If you fail to pay the remaining
balance, you will lose your deposit and forfeit your child’s place in that session to another child on the waiting list. You are
encouraged to make full payment at registration to avoid missing deadlines and losing your child’s place in camp. Full
payment is the responsibility of the participant.
Age Requirement:
Placement in each camp are determined by participant age. Your child must be the appropriate age on or before the first
day of camp. Curriculum is designed for specific age groups and developmental stages.
Minimum Registration:
ANSC reserves the right to cancel any camp that does not meet the minimum enrollment. If this occurs you will be notified
at least 7 days prior to the summer program and a full refund will be issued.
Transfers:
Due to the number of participants in our summer programs, ANSC is unable to transfer participants to other camp sessions.
To change camp sessions, you will need to cancel your current registration and register for a new session.
Video and Image Policy:
ANSC regularly takes photos of participants in our camps. Photos are used to depict programs at ANSC and may appear in
brochures, fliers, and other media. Please see the image release waiver section of the registration form.
Tadpole Camp Additional Forms:
Tadpole Camp requires additional forms for registration. Please bring the completed forms with you the first day of camp.
These forms are available online at www.austintexas.gov/ansc.
112018 Weekly Summer Camp Themes
July 30- August 13-
June 11-15 June 18-22 June 25-29 July 2-6 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 August 6-10
August 3 17
Awesome Wonderful Prehistory Awesome Prehistory Wonderful Awesome Wonderful
Tadpole Wonder World Wonder World
Animals Water Mystery Animals Mystery Water Animals Water
8 am-12 pm 202821 1B 202821 1G
202821 1A 202821 1C 202821 1D 202821 1E 202821 1F 202821 1H 202821 1I 202821 1J
Awesome Wonderful Prehistory Awesome Prehistory Wonderful Awesome Wonderful
Tadpole Wonder World Wonder World
Animals Water Mystery Animals Mystery Water Animals Water
1 pm-5 pm 202822 1B 202822 1G
202822 1A 202822 1C 202822 1D 202822 1E 202822 1F 202822 1H 202822 1I 202822 1J
Water Habitat Habitat Wild and Water
Discovery Wild & Wooly Tree Huggers Water Wiggles Tree Huggers Wild & Wooly
Wiggles Hunters Hunters Wooly Wiggles
ages 5-6 203830 02 203830 04 203830 07 203830 08 203830 09
203830 01 203830 03 203830 05 203830 06 203830 10
Up, Down, All Up, Down, All Nature Up, Down, All Nature
Nature Eureka! H 2 Oh! Eureka! H 2 Oh! Eureka!
Around Around Trackers Around Trackers
age 7-8 203840 01 203840 03 203840 05 203840 06 203840 08
203840 02 203840 04 203840 07 203840 09 203840 10
Adventure Green Team Water Wise Outdoor Explorer Green Team Water Wise Outdoor Explorer Water Wise Green Team
ages 9-10 203850 01 203850 02 203850 03 203850 05 203850 06 203850 07 203850 09 203850 10
Outdoor Nature Water Outdoor Animal Animal Outdoor Nature
Explorer Water Ways Water Ways
Action Photography Ways Action Enthusiasts Enthusiasts Action Photography
ages 11-12 203860 07 203860 09
203860 01 203860 02 203860 03 203860 04 203860 05 203860 06 203860 08 203860 10
Outdoor Advanced Youth Youth Advanced Youth Outdoor
Specialty Bike-tastic Outdoor Skills Bike-tastic
Skills Caving Climbing Climbing Caving Climbing Skills
ages 11-13 203870 02 203870 04 203870 09
203870 01 203870 03 203870 05 203870 06 203870 07 203870 08 203870 10
CIT CIT Session 1 CIT Session 2 CIT Session 3 CIT Session 4 CIT Session 5
ages 13-17 204820 1A 204820 1B 204820 1C 204820 1D 204820 1E
Look inside brochure for camp prices and descriptions.
Mayor and City Council Members Parks and Recreation Board Members
Mayor Steve Adler Jane Rivera, Chair
Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Tovo Richard DePalma, Vice Chair
Council Member Ora Houston Michael Casias, Board Member
Council Member Delia Garza Rick Cofer, Board Member
Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria Tom Donovan, Board Member
Council Member Greg Casar Romteen Farasat, Board Member
Council Member Ann Kitchen Dawn Lewis, Board Member
Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Francoise Luca, Board Member
Council Member Leslie Pool Randy Mann, Board Member
Council Member Ellen Troxclair Fred Morgan, Board Member
Council Member Alison Alter Mary Katherine Stout, Board Member
City Managers Office Parks and Recreation Department
Elaine Hart, Interim City Manager Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP, Acting Director
Ray Baray, Chief of Staff Liana Kallivoka PhD, PE, Assistant Director
Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Iliana Venegas, Acting Assistant Director
Robert Goode, Assistant City Manager John Nixon, Acting Assistant Director
Sara L. Hensley, Interim Assistant City Manager
Joe Pantalion, Interim Assistant City Manager
Mark Washington, Assistant City Manager
Parking and Main Entrance:
2389 Stratford Drive, Parks and Recreation Department Mission Statement
Austin, TX 78746 The purpose of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect,
and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places.
Mailing Address:
Children’s programs ages 5-12 supervised by Parks and Recreation Department and requiring
301 Nature Center Drive,
enrollment/registration in order to participate are not licensed by the state, but follow local
Austin, TX 78746 standards of care as adopted by the City of Austin Ordinance No. 020131-65. A copy of the
ordinance is available and posted at each site.
Phone: 512-974-3888 Nature’s Way Preschool is licensed by the State of Texas as a child care facility for ages 3-5.
Fax: 512-974-3885
Persons with Disabilities - The City of Austin is committed to complying with the
Americans with Disability Act. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
participate in the Austin Nature & Science Center programs. You may request special
accommodations to facilitate participation and inclusion in these programs. Reasonable
modifications and equal access will be provided upon request. Call (512) 974-3914.You can also read
