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UTSA - Integrative Biology Camps

Monarch Butterfly Ecology | June 10th - 14th

Location San Antonio, TX
Event Date(s) Jun 10, 2024 to Jun 14, 2024
Ages 6 to 12
This event is currently full.

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Event Description

Monarch Butterfly Ecology

Enjoy the following:

  • a week-long summer camp designed for kids 6-12 years old
  • explore basic concepts in monarch biology, ecology, and conservation
  • experience hands-on butterfly education
  • learn about wildlife conservation
June 10th - 14th
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $300
Drop Off: 7:30 - 8:00am
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pick Up: 4:00pm
(Additional charges apply for campers picked up after 5:00 pm)

Campers should bring a sack lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Discount:

  • UTSA Students or Faculty/Staff - 10% off
  • Sibling Discount - $10 off

Indoor Activities

  • build a plant press
  • learn to identify plants
  • pin and identify insects
  • arts and crafts
  • seed bomb activity
  • monitor a real life monarch caterpillar
  • special guest speakers

Outdoor Activities

  • insect collection
  • plant collection
  • migration activity
  • the egg game
  • visit to UTSA's pollinator garden
  • outdoor picnics
  • and much more!!!

Check out our website for more information about monarch butterfly research at UTSA. Click here for a list of mentors!


Program Contacts

Director
Julian Chavez
phone: 210-458-7097
email: julian.chavez@utsa.edu
Administrative Manager
Cheryl Negrete
phone: (210) 458-5168
email: Cheryl.Negrete@utsa.edu