Summer of the Bug, An Entomological Adventure

When?
8am Tuesdays through 5pm Wednesdays: June 29-30, July 20-21, and Aug 17-18
Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions

What?
With trained camp staff and professional entomologist Ralph Scott, campers will learn about bugs, bug parts, bug behavior, and how to identify bugs around Billings. They'll also work on a research project, using pitfall traps and mark and recapture studies, analyze results, and create an original insect collection. In addition to bugs, camp will include exploration hikes around the 3,000-acre Cove Canyon campus, stories around a campfire, s'mores, sleeping in tents, and gazing at the night sky.

What to bring?
Pack a lunch for the first day, all other food provided.
Bring a tent (if you have one), a sleeping bag, and personal items
Wear long pants and good shoes, bring a hat and a jacket
Backpack, water bottle, sunscreen, notebook, and a sense of adventure!
This is an outdoor, overnight camp, so pack and dress according ly

Registration
Sign up with Billings Parks and Recreation starting May 3 (look in Gazette on May 2nd for flier). www.prpl.info, 406-657-8371