According to some legends told by the pyramid builders of Meso-America, a magical place called Aztlan was believed to be their homeland. The stories speak of a place far to the north, with an unimaginable bounty of food and water. Archaeologists have never been able to figure out where this magical kingdom lies. The myths also tell of a secret hieroglyph that shows the way to Aztlan. Can you crack the code and find the lost glyph? Could the lost city be here in the Puget Sound region? Search the forests, marshes, meadows and shorelines for clues to the location of the lost glyph. Along the way, you and your expedition mates will: - Learn to read and create secret codes - Develop orienteering and route finding skills - Discover the amazing ways plants survive - Observe the unique adaptations of intertidal life.

Warm and cuddly or wet and scaly, Animal Explorers love them all! We’ll get to know our four legged (and finned) friends as we explore safari animals, rain-forest critters and sea life.

This special session for five and six year old gardeners explores how all the things in the garden work together. Get busy! Get dirty! Discover what lives on the plants and under the mulch. Use tools to tend the garden. Campers will be entering kindergarten or 1st grade in fall 2012 (or equivalent).

Explore life on land and in water during this exciting camp, exploring all the ways people live in, on, and near the water! Each day we'll focus on a different theme such as transportation, recreation, and stewardship of our precious rivers, lakes, and seas. Camp will take place at the beautiful new MOHAI in Lake Union Park, as well as out on Lake Union in boats with CWB. Don't miss the fun!

Join us for an exciting 2-day camp, filled with fun and delicious activities! Day 1: snack walk in our organic p-patch plot, begin the harvest, make flower bouquets and chef's hats, and set up our "banquet room". Day 2: finish the harvest, plant crops for the next camp, and prepare a delicious lunch and dessert using fresh, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Plus, each child can invite a guest for the banquet, who they will wait on in royal fashion. Search SPARC for course # 97542. Camp Director: Emily Bishton.

A special two-day sampler for future campers. Campers experience a taste of Classic Day Camp while being provided extra care in smaller groups. Sunday check-in allows parents a chance to meet child's counselor.

Many cultures around the world have stories and legends about the "little people". You've heard their names: gnome, pixie, elf, fairy, goblin, leprechaun. Do they exist? Where do they live? Are the old stories true about them being responsible for taking the things that we lose? Join us as our expedition team visits some of Seattle's most secret places in search of evidence of those mysterious legendary beings. Maybe we'll even find a doorway to the Hidden Realm! What knowledge of "little people" can you share with the team as we: - Learn to read secret codes - Identify native plants and learn stories of their magical uses - Identify features of different habitats - Learn to identify signs of animal activity - Discover the art of route finding with map and compass.

Join us for another year of fun-filled outdoor adventure at Magnuson Park! Flowers and Fruits Camp is filled with hands-on nature exploration, songs, games, and nature crafts. It's designed to encourage curiosity and bonding with the natural world, and to develop big motor skills as well as dexterity. Camp fee includes an official Jr. Nature Explorers bandana - sign up for one or several! Bring a nutritious lunch and a water bottle. Course #97532 on SPARC.

Flowers are fantastic! They provide beauty and attract many beneficial insects to our gardens. Taste edible flowers and make an outrageous bouquet. Plant flower seeds to grow in your own garden. Explore the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!

Ladybugs of all shapes and sizes come to feast. Learn to identify and attract ladybugs to your garden. Discover the ladybug life cycle, learn insect anatomy and invite a ladybug to tea! Explore the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!