Our next Camp Au Pair theme is Nature Exploration.

Crafts, recipes, activities, and games can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. You can start observing nature at any local park or in your own backyard. If you want to take it a step further,  Below is a list of other local places to go explore nature. Get permission from your host parents before any outings and check websites before you go for hours and information. Safety note: When coming inside after you have been outside exploring nature, it’s always a good idea to check the children and yourself for ticks. For more information, take a look at this post.

• Aviary
• Farms
• Nature Preserve
• Parks
• Consider joining the Free Forest School to find outings near you.

Virtual Field Trips:

• Aldo Leopold Nature Center
• Humphrey Nature Center
• National Parks

Webcams – You can do a Google search for websites with webcams that allow you to observe nature.

• Nature.org has lots of webcams from all over the country including Brown Bear Cam, Puffin Boulder Berm, and Panama Hummingbird Feeder
• Wildlife Trusts has a wide variety of webcams including Barn Owls, Bats, and Birdfeeder

Videos – Look for fun videos on YouTube about nature.

Books – Check your bookshelves and/or stop by your local library and look for books on nature.  You can also find many read aloud book videos on YouTube. Here are a few to get you started.

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