PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will continue the popular Nature Detectives after school camp program at El Dorado Nature Center in May. Registration for the four-week program, available for children ages 5 to 9, begins April 20 at 8 a.m.

Designed to ignite an interest in nature through hands-on activities, Nature Detectives follows a curriculum that corresponds to grade-level content standards for elementary-aged students. 

Registration begins Tuesday, April 20, at 8 a.m. online at LBParks.org and in person at El Dorado Nature Center, located at 7550 E. Spring Street. Registration will continue until full, or until May 4, whichever comes first. Camp sessions are $80 per participant. Enrollment must correspond with the participant’s current grade level and their birthday must be before Sept. 2, 2015. 

All camp sessions will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m., with check-in and medical screenings beginning at 2:15 p.m. each day.

Nature Detectives spring sessions are scheduled as follows:

• Kindergarten and first grade (ages 5 to 6)
  
  • Tuesdays (course #46246): May 4, 11, 18 and 25
  • Thursdays (course #46247): May 6, 13, 20 and 27
• Second and third grade (ages 7 to 9)
  • Wednesdays (course #46248): May 5, 12, 17 and 26

To ensure the safety of all camp participants and staff, Nature Detectives will adhere to the following COVID-19 safety protocols:

• Health screenings for participants and staff, including temperature check.
• Limiting the number of participants in each camp.
• Maintaining no larger than a 14:2 participant-to-staff ratio.
• Implementing physical distancing protocols, including at check-in and check-out.
• Cleaning and sanitizing facilities multiple times each day.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all high-touch areas frequently.
• Requiring face coverings for participants and staff.

In addition to Nature Detectives, PRM offers several other free and low-cost programs for youth. Additional information is available by visiting longbeach.gov/park or by calling 562.570.3150.