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2013 Spring and Summer Day Camp Schedule

Registration
Registration is on a first come/first served basis. Completed registration forms and payment must be received to reserve a space. Upon receipt of registration form and payment, you will receive a confirmation notice and further instructions. You must cancel by May 1st, 2013 to receive a full refund unless you can find a replacement.

Drop off/Pick up
Drop off and pick-up location is at Licton Springs Park at 9536 Ashworth Ave N, just north of the Green Lake area of Seattle. Drop off is no earlier than 8:30am and no later than 9am. Pick-up is at 4:00 pm.

*Southend drop off and pick-up location is at Seward Park, just south of I-90 in South Seattle. Drop off is no earlier than 8:30am and no later than 9am. Pick-up is at 4:00 pm.

Aftercare
Aftercare is available from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m daily. The cost is $15.00 per day per child. An additional $5.00 late fee will be assessed for every 10 minutes after 5:00 p.m. Reservations and payment must be received prior to each day of camp.

Cost
The cost is $375 per session. Sign up one child for two or more sessions or multiple children from the same family and the cost is $350/session!

Scholarships
We offer full and partial scholarships to applicants that are in need of assistance. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, download an application here, fill it out and return it with your registration form.

Spring Break Camps for ages 6 to 10

Myth of the Merpeople
Do Merpeople really exist?

Session I: April 15-19
Session II: April 22-26

Many stories from across the globe tell of a race of beings that live under the sea and have bodies of humans and the tail of a fish. Can a being like this really exist? Recent discoveries have opened up new possibilities into the reality of this myth.

The druids and celtic people believed that these beings held special powers and could even change shape. Can you help our team to find evidence that merpeople are real? What magic powers do you have that could lead us to an amazing discovery!

Join us as we search the Puget Sound region and its lakes, rivers and ponds for signs that these mythical figures exist. Along the way you and your discovery team will:

- Search out the most hidden ponds, lakes and springs around Seattle
- Explore the waters for the life that dwells there and study it
- Make your own magic wand
- Discover your own magic powers and how to use them to help the earth

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!

Eco-Quest Summer Camps for ages 6 to 10

Treetalker Saga

The Treetalker Saga
Can Trees Really Communicate?

Session I: June 17-21
Session II (Southend): August 12-16

Since ancient times there have been legends that tell of those that could communicate with the trees. Different trees were said to have different powers, and if you could communicate with the trees you could learn their powers. Learn their names, listen to their secrets and maybe even learn their language. Patience and an open heart may lead you into the realm of those that can talk to trees.

What power would you like to learn from the trees? Join your team in discovering the ancient magic of the trees by:

- Learning to identify Pacific Northwest native tree species
- Exploring the process of forest succession
- Discovering the importance of fire in a forest ecosystem
- Deciphering secret codes
- Searching for the hidden realm of the tree people

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!

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Quest for Poseidon's Trident
Will You Help Save the Waters of the Earth?

June 24-28

The waters of the Earth are in jeopardy. Poseidon, protector of the seas, is returning to see how humans have been caring for the oceans for the last thousand years. Find the hidden clues and follow them to reveal the Jewel Keeper. Only if you acquire the necessary knowledge will your team be rewarded with a Jewel of Light. Call Poseidon up from the depths and return to him the Jewels for safekeeping for the next millennium.

Along the way you will encounter many challenges and surprises. Combine the strengths of your fellow adventurers to solve riddles and make decisions that will affect the outcome of your quest. Use science techniques like:

- Test water for temperature and pH
- Observe zooplankton and phytoplankton
- Explore a living tide pool
- Look for hidden aquatic pollutants
- Learn how to use a map and compass

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!

Tribe of the Hand: Clan of the Canopy
Can you discover the magic of the forest?

July 1-5

Forest tribal knowledge around the globe is dwindling. Can you rise to the challenges of teamwork and diversity, to band together, in order to help the tribes regain their strength? Initiation into the tribe begins with the spirit animal choosing ceremony. Your tribe will then be challenged to acquire honor beads for each task that is successfully completed. How will your fellow tribe members prepare for the adventure that lies ahead?

Search for those that know the ways of the plants and animals in order to gain valuable wisdom that has been passed on from generation to generation. The transformation will be complete when you can demonstrate your abilities in ancient techniques such as:

- Build a shelter out of natural materials
- Make a totem animal amulet
- Create a tribal journal for future generations
- Identify native plants and their uses - Practice the five qualities of a successful tribe

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!


The Legend of Atlantis
Discover the Secrets of the Lost City

July 22-26

Legend has it that a once great emerald city lies at the bottom of the sea. Can you help to solve the mystery of what caused Atlantis to disappear? Many have searched before, but only a few have found evidence to support the existence of Atlantis. Will your team be the next?

Talk to the only scientist still alive that holds the key to the sunken gate's location. What scientific methods will your team use to unlock the secret of what happened to Atlantis? Gain new experience that will aid in your exploration, such as:

- Learn to speak in Morse code
- Discover the science of submarine earthquakes
- Design an undersea rover
- Collect scientific data from aquatic invertebrates
- Learn how to read a seismograph

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!

Myth of the Miocene Megasaur
Did a large dinosaur species live through the great extinction?

July 29-August 2

Scientists have known that most dinosaur species went extinct about 65 million years ago in the Cretaceous era, but did all of the large dinosaurs disappear? Like the coelacanth, perhaps a megasaur lived much longer than previously thought. The possibility remains that a species of large dinosaur lived into the Miocene era, 20 million years ago, but no evidence has been found to date. Join our expedition team as we search the Puget Sound region in an effort to be the first to discover rare megasaur fossils.

Do you have a sharp eye, good puzzle solving skills and a curious mind? Then you are the perfect fit for our exploration team! Join your fellow fossil hunters as we attempt to make history by:

- Identifying signs of animal activity
- Understanding how fossils are made
- Making your own fossil
- Learning how to uncover artifacts safely
- Taking a journey through geologic time!

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!

The Secret of Sasquatch (Southend*)
What if BigFoot is real?

August 5-9
This session is full.

For centuries the existence of other humanoid beings has been disputed, yet a minority of scientists and researchers have not given up hope. Renowned Sasquatcharian, Dr. Macrosapien, has invited Terra-Forma to assemble a team of explorers to help uncover the secrets of Sasquatch. Will you accept the challenge?

Probe the depths of the forests around Puget Sound in search of signs of the existence of BigFoot. Help our expedition make scientific history! To increase our chances of success we will:

- Learn the art of animal tracking
- Learn to navigate the forest
- Discover the diverse flora and fauna of Puget Sound forests
- Develop skills to survive in the wild

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!

The Lost Glyph of Aztlan

August 19-23

According to some legends told by the pyramid builders of Meso-America, a magical place called Aztlan was believed to be their homeland. The stories speak of a place far to the north, with an unimaginable bounty of food and water. Archaeologists have never been able to figure out where this magical kingdom lies. The myths also tell of a secret hieroglyph that shows the way to Aztlan.

Can you crack the code and find the lost glyph? Could the lost city be here in the Puget Sound region? Search the forests, marshes, meadows and shorelines for clues to the location of the lost glyph.

Along the way, you and your expedition mates will:

- Learn to read and create secret codes
- Develop orienteering and route finding skills
- Discover the amazing ways plants survive
- Observe the unique adaptations of intertidal life

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!


Search for the Hidden Realm
Does Another World Really Exist?

August 26-30

Many cultures around the world have stories and legends about the "little people". You've heard their names: gnome, pixie, elf, fairy, goblin, leprechaun. Do they exist? Where do they live? Are the old stories true about them being responsible for taking the things that we lose? Join us as our expedition team visits some of Seattle's most secret places in search of evidence of those mysterious legendary beings. Maybe we'll even find a doorway to the Hidden Realm! What knowledge of "little people" can you share with the team as we:

- Learn to read secret codes
- Identify native plants and learn stories of their magical uses
- Identify features of different habitats
- Learn to identify signs of animal activity
- Discover the art of route finding with map and compass

To register:
call Caveman: (206) 361-2133
email: caveman@terra-forma.us or
Download a registration form here!