Ruffner Mountain Summer Camps: Junior Naturalist Academy
Adventure, Arts & Crafts, Camper Resources, Camps, Day Camps, Drawing & Painting, Nature & Environmental Studies, Science, Summer Fun
1214 81st Street S.
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 833-8264
www.jeffcogreenways.org
From the Sponsor
Step into the shoes of a naturalist! Throughout the month of June, Junior Naturalists will explore Ruffner Mountain’s landscape, flora, and fauna through hands-on science, nature hikes, and creative eco-art projects. From fossil hunting and plant propagation to tree ID hikes and birdwatching, each day highlights a different part of our local ecosystem – encouraging curiosity, observation, and care for the natural world.
Naturalists will be grouped according to age into ages 7-9 years group and ages 10-12 years group, with a maximum of 15 individuals per group. The daily schedule includes outdoor exploration, STEAM activities, and games designed to build confidence, foster friendships, and promote environmental awareness in a fun, engaging, and inclusive setting.
Junior Naturalist Academy in June
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- Week One (June 2 – 5) – Ages 7-9 years group Register for Week One
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- Week Two (June 9 -12) – Ages 10-12 years group Register for Week Two
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- Week Three (June 16 – 19) – Ages 7-9 years group Register for Week Three
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- Week Four (June 23 – 26) – Ages 10-12 years group Register for Week Four
Location: Ruffner Mountain
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $300 nonmembers, $250 members. Members, be sure to check your email for the discount code in our newsletter!
Ages: Ages 7-12 years
What to bring: Lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, closed-toe shoes, backpack
What’s provided: Nut-free snacks, field notebook, Ruffner Mountain merchandise
Scholarships: Jefferson County Greenways offers a limited number of scholarships to Junior Naturalist Academy participants whose families need financial assistance. Apply here.
For questions, email us at programs@jeffcogreenways.org.
