WELCOME to the first week-long session of our G.O. Get Outside! Virtual Series - Water Wonders: Frog and Turtle Takeover. Below you will find four adventures that include a video lesson and fun activities. Designed as a self-directed activity, participants or groups can choose an adventure for every day of the week. Live webinars will be scheduled where you can join Gardner Camp naturalists live at GC to see wildlife, hear about seasonal events happening at camp and ask any questions you may have. Show Gardner Camp some love by tagging photos of you or your group doing your activities on Facebook (@gardnercamp) or Instagram (@gardner.camp). Let's G.O.!
G.O. Adventure #1
Video Lesson (11 mins)
TURTLES! Learn turtle basics and meet the candidates who are running for Gardner Camp Turtle President in this video!
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Group Activity (10+ mins)
- Turtle Tag! Click Here for Turtle Tag Instructions
At-Home Individual Activities
- Green Scavenger Hunt - Click Here for a Green Scavenger Hunt
- Turtle Crossword Puzzle - Click Here for a Turtle Crossword Puzzle
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G.O. Adventure #2
Video Lesson (6 mins)
TURTLES! See turtle nests and eggs, learn more about turtle species and watch a Turtle Race!
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G.O. Get Outside Activity (8 mins)
Wetland Imaginary Field Trip: The audio story below takes you on an imaginary field trip. This is a slow-down meditation activity and will relax and refresh your mind. Sometimes its hard to sit still, but the benefits of sitting still for a period of time are amazing for your mind! Find a good spot inside or outside and listen to this story. Push the play button below to begin!
G.O. Adventure #3
LIVE WEBINAR - See your confirmation email for time and invitation link
G.O. Adventure #4
Video Lesson (7 mins)
FROGS! Learn about how amphibians (frogs) differ from reptiles (turtles) and see 3 frogs from Gardner Camp up close!
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G.O. Get Outside Activities
Group Activity (10+ mins)
- Habitat Hop! This activity is played like musical chairs. Youth move like frogs from wetland (base) to wetland in hopes to make it before the music stops! Click Here for Habitat Hop Instructions
At-Home Individual Activities
- Find-A-Frog Photo Contest - Submit your pictures of frogs to our Facebook (@gardnercamp), Instagram (@gardner.camp) or email (jen@gardnercamp.org) accounts and tag #gcfrogs. If handling frogs, please do so with care and return them where found. We will pick a random winner for a Gardner Camp prize package!
G.O. Adventure #5
Video Lesson (8 mins)
FROGS! Learn about how frogs use their voices and watch a Frog Jumping Contest!
G.O. Get Outside Activities
Group Activities (10+ mins)
• Move, Make, Mimic: Animal Forms! Click Here for Move, Make, Mimic Instructions
At-Home Individual Activities
• Slimy Scavenger Hunt - Frogs, toads and turtles all have different slimy, bumpy textures. Use this Texture Map to find different textures in nature. Make a drawing or use words to describe your texture (if you find something slimy) or create a rubbing with a crayon (if you find something rough like tree bark). Credit to Lakeview Nature Area & Center for activity. Click Here for a Slimy Scavenger Hunt Texture Map.
• Mini-Habitat Creation - Use natural materials you find outside to create a mini-habitat for your favorite frog or toad - real or imaginary! Make sure your habitat contains all things that a frog needs - food, water, shelter and space. Here are examples below:
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You made it through Frog & Turtle Takeover Week!
Let us know that you loved it by sending us photos on Facebook (@gardnercamp) or Instagram (@gardner.camp).
See you next time!
