CLASS IS FULL – WAITLIST ONLY
Mohala ma ka Māla – Blooming in the Garden
This year, we will focus on the resources from our Beatrice Krauss Ethnobotanical Garden! Dr. Beatrice Krauss was a fierce advocate for the Hawaiian culture and her expertise in ethnobotany helped to guide the Arboretum to what it is today. She loved teaching , especially keiki. We will be teaching our nature camp keiki crafts using the canoe plants found in our garden such as hala weaving and other fun activities. We will also, or course, do our daily walks in the woods, go fishing to clear some of the invasive species from ʻAihualama Stream, and hike to the waterfall. We hope the keiki love of nature and crafts will be “blooming in the garden” after the camp!
WHEN: October 7th-11th, 2024
TIME: Camp each day goes from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. Children may be dropped off no earlier than 8:00 am each morning.
WHO: The camp is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Your child must be at least 5 years old, and enrolled in Kindergarten this school year.
Campers should be physically able to participate in outdoor activities regardless of the elements (Sun, rain, mosquitoes, mud—no problem!).
Camp participants are expected to be able to take direction and follow guidance from the Lyon Education Staff and constructively and safely work together in large or small groups, with up to 11 other children of varying ages and backgrounds.
The maximum number of campers is 12.
COST: $300 for those in FLA, $350 for non-FLA members.
REFUNDS: If Lyon Arboretum needs to cancel the camp (e.g., for Covid-related situations) all families will be refunded in full. If a family that has already paid needs to cancel their registration & withdraw their campers, the refund policy will be as follows:
- More than 2 weeks prior to the first day of the camp session in question: A full refund will be issued.
- Less than 2 weeks prior to the first day: A refund of 50% of the cost of the camp will be issued.
- First day of camp or later: no refund or credit will be issued.
If you need to withdraw your camper(s), please notify the Business Office immediately at 808-988-0456 and email LyonEdu@hawaii.edu. Please leave a message with the Business Office if they are unable to answer the phone.
REGISTRATION DATES: Registration opens TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd and closes TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st.
- We will accept forms starting at 12:00 am, September 3rd.
- DO NOT SEND YOUR REGISTRATION BEFORE SEPTEMBER 3rd.
- Any forms sent in prior to 9/3 will not be accepted. We will send a courtesy email informing you to resend the forms on the correct date.
HOW TO REGISTER
- Complete the Children’s Registration (click to open PDF)
- We prefer you send us a typed, electronically filled version of this form, but if you need help, please call or email us.
- Please name your file using this format: Last Name_Camper First Name_Registration
- Complete the Minors Waiver for Camp Form (click to open PDF)
- Please name your file using this format: Last Name_Camper First Name_ Waiver
- You must upload the forms using UH File Drop (You do NOT need a UH email address to use this system).
- Full instructions to use UH File Drop can be found here.
- More information can be found on the UH ITS website: https://www.hawaii.edu/askus/673
- AFTER confirmation of acceptance into the camp, payment can be made. DO NOT make a payment until instructed to do so.
- We no longer accept credit card payments over the phone.
- Checks can be mailed or dropped off at the Lyon Business Office in person. We are closed on state and federal holidays, and weekends. See our home page for upcoming closures.
- Checks must be made to the UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI.
- Please note that your child’s registration is NOT complete until payment has been received.
ONCE REGISTERED: We will send send out an informational packet a few days prior to the first day of camp. The information will include drop-off/pick-up information, a packing list, tax information, and other details. camp at lyonedu@hawaii.edu.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONTACT US!
Call or email the Education Department at 808-988-0461 or LyonEdu@hawaii.edu. E-mail is our primary form of communication for any questions or concerns regarding Nature Cam
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT UPCOMING CAMP REGISTRATIONS
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