Service Project Details

Help our summer nature campers discover nature!

We’re looking for volunteer help with nature camps for children starting Kindergarten this fall. Camp runs June 10 - 13 (Mon-Thurs), 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. each day at McFarland Park.

Volunteers can expect to assist naturalists in a number of ways during camp:

· help with crafts, games, snack time

· catch insects in the prairie

· clean-up at end of camp

· provide extra adult eyes while exploring outside

· have fun exploring nature!

Arrive at Conservation Center at McFarland Park at 8:45 a.m. on first day of camp for brief “orientation” with our naturalists. (56461 180^th Street, Ames, IA)

We ask campers to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, so it would be great if the volunteers would model that too. We’d recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing bug spray, full water bottle, hat, sun glasses, etc.

*Must complete a background check

*Parents are NOT allowed to volunteer for their child’s camp.

Please contact Community Engagement Coordinator Madi Nolte at 515.598.4761 with any questions.

Opportunity Name: Nature Camp Volunteers! Polliwogs 6/10-6/13 (morning
Description: Help our summer nature campers discover nature! We’re looking for volunteer help with nature camps for children starting Kindergarten this fall. Camp runs June 10 - 13 (Mon-Thurs), 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. each day at McFarland Park. Volunteers can expect to assist naturalists in a number of ways during camp: · help with crafts, games, snack time · catch insects in the prairie · clean-up at end of camp · provide extra adult eyes while exploring outside · have fun exploring nature! Arrive at Conservation Center at McFarland Park at 8:45 a.m. on first day of camp for brief “orientation” with our naturalists. (56461 180^th Street, Ames, IA) We ask campers to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, so it would be great if the volunteers would model that too. We’d recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing bug spray, full water bottle, hat, sun glasses, etc. Must complete a background check Parents are NOT allowed to volunteer for their child’s camp. Please contact Community Engagement Coordinator Madi Nolte at 515.598.4761 with any questions.
Start Date:	Mon, Jun 10, 2024
End Date:	Thu, Jun 13, 2024
Spots Available:	1
Meeting Location:	Conservation Center is located at McFarland Park, 56461 180th Street, Ames 50010. 56461 180th St View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Amber Piatt apiatt@storycountyiowa.gov 515-419-8218

Category:	Program Assistant / Environmental Education

Opportunity Details | Nature Camp Volunteers! Polliwogs 6/10-6/13 (morning