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Winter break activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Winter Break Mini Camps

Overview

Have a fun Winter Break close to home

Winter mini camps at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offer a unique opportunity for kids to explore the great outdoors during the winter break. 

These mini camps are designed to provide children with an engaging and educational experience, all while having fun! With a variety of activities to choose from kids are sure to have a blast while learning about the world around them.

Winter Mini Camps at the Heard

Covid-19 Considerations

  • Masks are required for all campers & staff.
  • Social distancing will be practiced in each camp room and when outside as much as possible.
  • A health screening that may include a temperature check will be done at check-in.
  • Only staff & campers will be allowed into the building/classroom areas and a one-way path with will be used for drop-off/pick-up.
  • All touch items will be single use and disinfected between uses (pencils, markers, scissors, etc.).
  • High touch areas will be disinfected before and after each camp.
  • Hand sanitizer and hand soap will be available at all times.

Mini-Camps

Each mini-camp explores a different topic, a hike on the sanctuary, and more. Preregistration required. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven gravel. Participants should also bring water in a carrier. Pre-registration is required.

Kindergarten –  6th Grade*

January 2 & 3; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

*children that were ages 5-12 on Sept. 1, 2024

What makes dinosaurs so cool? Come learn about dinosaurs with us over winter break. We will explore fossils, connect dinosaurs to our animals at the Heard, and tour our amazing Dinosaur trail.

How do animals survive in the winter? Come learn about our native animals in Texas and how they adapt to cold weather. We will get to know the animals at the Heard, meet some of our animal ambassadors, and enjoy fun games and activities.

Reservations

Ages

Kindergarten – 6th Grade

(Minimum age 5 years on September 1, 2024) 

Price

Member Rate: $21

Non-Member Rate: $24