Session 1, June 20-24: “O Pioneers!”

What was life like for pioneers heading west in the 19th century? What survival skills were useful to them- and could those
skills be useful to you, to? Join our wilderness adventure, where you’ll learn about edible plants and make a “coonskin”
cap, learn to build a log cabin, and more!

Session 2, June 27-July1: “Geology Rocks!”

Get dirty learning about dirt. Have a rockin’ good time learning about rocks. Dig in and find out what’s been hiding under
your feet- it might be buried treasure, just waiting to be discovered this session will include a field trip to a local gem &
mineral museum.

Session 3, July 5-8: “Traveling Through Time!”

Day by day we’ll go further back in time. Learn about North America during the Ice Age, during the age of dinosaurs, and
beyond! We’ll conduct simulated archeological and paleontological dig, handle real fossils and find out what lived here
before us… LONG before us!

Session 4, July 11-15: “From River to Lake and Back Again!”

The Diversion Dam, Built almost 50 years ago, created Lake Red Bluff and provided irrigation water for farms ( as well
as recreation opportunities for people), but after this year, it will no longer be used and the Sacramento River will again
flow freely. Explore the lake (and its history), while its still here!

Session 5, July 18-22: “From Algae to Zebra-Mussels: Life in the Water!”

Get ready to get wet, come learn about fish, frogs, and their fellows in the water. We’ll be wading in to see what’s living
in the water, and we’ll learn about how these creatures survive and thrive in their watery home. Beat the heat by learning
about the cool life in the water!

Session 6, July 25-29 “Native Northern California!”

Learn about the native plants, native animals, and native peoples of Northern California, and their history from a time
before this was called “California.” This session includes a special presentation by members of the local tribe. Come on
out for the grand finale of this year’s summer day camps!