Getting Ready for Camp

Welcome to your Explore the Outdoors virtual camp experience! Today meet camp counselor, Ava, and learn to make a nature observation journal and binoculars that you can use at camp all week long. We’re glad you came today and we can’t wait to start exploring!

Nature Cat: Nature Journal

Nature Cat: Nature Journal

Learn to make this nature journal and use it to track all of your Explore the Outdoors camp activities or your next nature hike!

DIY Binoculars | Crafts for Kids | PBS for Parents

Crafts for Kids: DIY Binoculars

Make your own pretend binoculars with this easy craft for imaginary outdoor play!

Outdoor Exploration Books for Kids

Outdoor Exploration Books for Kids

Check out these 10 picture books that inspire kids about outdoor exploration.

PBS KIDS Nature Games

PBS Kids: Nature Games

Find nature games from all of your favorite PBS friends.

PBS KIDS: Nature Cat

PBS KIDS: Nature Cat

Visit the Nature Cat website for videos, games and DIY crafts and activities.

PBS Parents Outdoor Resources

PBS Parents Outdoor Resources

Parents, check out these resources for helping your kids explore the outdoors!

Explore the Outdoors Nature Camp is made possible by, the producers of Nature Cat,
WTTW PBS
Produced in cooperation with:
Five Rivers MetroPark
 

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