Irvine Natural Science Center Inc

School programs: irvine offers a variety of learning opportunities for school audiences. All programs are aligned with baltimore county public school science curriculum and msde learning requirements. Field trips bring students to irvine for environmental education and exploration that takes advantage of our 211-acre campus. All programs include small-group activities in which students learn to make observations, collect data, compare and classify data, and draw conclusions. For those unable to come to irvine, our outreach programs take environmental education into the classroom. Irvine's naturalists teach curriculum-aligned lessons using work stations, small groups, and interactive discussions. Eco-explorers afterschool program engages students in indoor and outdoor activities, nature-based crafts, and animal encounters after the school bell rings.

Summer nature camps: summer camps at irvine offer environmental education disguised as fun! We offer age-appropriate, week-long camp sessions throughout the summer for children 2-12 years of age. Younger children may participate in trail walks, arts and crafts, animal encounters, puppet shows, and scientific experiments, while older children may go on offsite excursions, camp out under the stars, participate in conservation projects, or explore nature-based art, science, farming, and foraging. No two seasons are alike, with new themes, activities, and adventures offered every year. Recent topics have included splash zone, naturally creative, summer safari, tiny chefs, and ways of wildlife. All programs are taught by professional early childhood educators or naturalists, and the camp is certified by the state so parents know their children are in good hands.