Casper College Hosts 'Summer Field Science 2022'

Casper WY

19 May, 2022

1:58 PM

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Press release from Casper College: May 17, 2022 Casper College is offering a field science camp for elementary students currently in the fourth or fifth grade. The camp will run June 13-17 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Beth Wisely, who holds a doctorate in geology and teaches geology at Casper College, the deadline for early registration is Friday, May 24. The registration site can be found at this link. The five-day camp will provide field experience for those students who are interested in science and nature. "This is a great way to get your fourth and fifth graders outdoors this summer and excited about nature and discovery," said Wisely. "Instructors include geologists, biologists, and educators who invite your children to share in the wonders of the natural world of Wyoming, close to home." Students will participate in field trips throughout the area to learn about the local plants, animals, rocks, and fossils. They will visit Casper city parks, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, the Alcova/Pathfinder area, Casper Mountain, and other areas. The cost per student is $100 and is due June 6. The camp is limited to 20 students, with others placed on a waiting list. A limited number of scholarships are available. Vans will leave from and return to the Casper College campus each day. For more information or to register, contact Jessie Anderson at 307-473-6886 or [email protected] or Wisely at 307-268-2233 or [email protected]. This press release was produced by Casper College. The views expressed here are the author's own.