NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek
Events at this location
april
20apr10:00 am4:00 pmEarth Day Celebration
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Come out and spend the day in nature enjoying all our Earth has to offer! There will be hiking, kayaking, an eco-friendly market, hands-on activities,
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Come out and spend the day in nature enjoying all our Earth has to offer!
There will be hiking, kayaking, an eco-friendly market, hands-on activities, demonstrations, food trucks, and live musical performances!
This is a FREE event for all ages!
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
10am-4pm
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
may
10may10:00 am12:00 pmHomeschool Days
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Location: Contentnea Creek Location Date: May 10, 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Sample ponds and tanks at ATFS, create fish prints and explore NC fish ID. Play bottleneck genes to learn
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Date: May 10, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
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(Friday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $5.00 – $10.00
Order Now17may8:00 pmStarry Night: May 17 2024
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Explore deep space and see the wonders of the night sky like you never have before during Starry Night at NCMNS Contentnea Creek. One Friday each month we open our
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Explore deep space and see the wonders of the night sky like you never have before during Starry Night at NCMNS Contentnea Creek. One Friday each month we open our observatory and planetarium for all to enjoy. In the Chia-yu Li planetarium you will learn the prominent seasonal constellations and get an up-close look at some incredible deep space treasures. Following our time in the planetarium we will move to the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory where you will see the wonders of the night sky with you own eyes through a huge 16-inch robotic telescope.
This event may be hampered or canceled by a variety of weather conditions. Check our Website or our Facebook page the day of the event for details on weather conditions.
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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $4.50 – $5.00
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10jun(jun 10)7:30 am14(jun 14)5:30 pmSpace is the Place Summer Camp
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Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun and stroll our scale model of the Solar System! Enjoy daily planetarium shows in
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Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun and stroll our scale model of the Solar System! Enjoy daily planetarium shows in our full dome with digital projection. Create out of this world space crafts and explore the universe with unique question and answer sessions with an astrophysicist. Improve your knowledge on constellations and take a tour of the night sky! End the afternoons with fun on Earth, with water games, kayaking, and hiking through the grounds!
- Space is the Place Summer Camp are offered the week of June 10-14, 2024.
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm.
- Camps are designed for rising 1st-8th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
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10 (Monday) 7:30 am - 14 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
Order Now17jun(jun 17)7:30 am21(jun 21)5:30 pmWild for Wildlife Summer Camp
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From butterflies to bears and snakes to starlings, we’ll be exploring wildlife of all sorts during this week of camp. Campers will learn about ecology, carrying capacity, animal habitat, human
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From butterflies to bears and snakes to starlings, we’ll be exploring wildlife of all sorts during this week of camp. Campers will learn about ecology, carrying capacity, animal habitat, human influence, and other scientific topics related to the wildlife in Eastern NC. Each day involves a picnic lunch, kayaking, games, and a wrap up in the Planetarium, where we watch a movie to escape from the heat of the afternoon.
- Go Wild Summer Camps are offered the week of June 17-21, 2024
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm.
- Camps are designed for rising 1st-8th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
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17 (Monday) 7:30 am - 21 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
Order Now24jun(jun 24)7:30 am28(jun 28)5:30 pmOutdoor Adventure Summer Camp
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Campers will develop and test their outdoor skills in this exciting camp! Along with survival skills, campers will also learn about the science behind popular outdoor recreation. From learning how
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Campers will develop and test their outdoor skills in this exciting camp! Along with survival skills, campers will also learn about the science behind popular outdoor recreation. From learning how to build a fire to discovering how to read a map, kids will learn important skills that’ll help them all throughout life!
- Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp is offered the week of June 24-28, 2024
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Camp is designed for rising 1st-8th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
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24 (Monday) 7:30 am - 28 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
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08jul(jul 8)7:30 am12(jul 12)5:30 pmBudding Botanists Summer Camp
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This plant-focused week is perfect for the camper that wants to get their hands dirty. We’ll be gardening and hiking while learning about native plant identification, plant life and energy
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This plant-focused week is perfect for the camper that wants to get their hands dirty. We’ll be gardening and hiking while learning about native plant identification, plant life and energy cycles, and even cooking and tasting food from the garden! Each day involves a picnic lunch, kayaking, games, hikes through the woods and opportunities for leadership.
- Budding Botanists Summer Camp is offered the week of July 8-12, 2024
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Camps are designed for rising 1st-8th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
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8 (Monday) 7:30 am - 12 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
Order Now15jul(jul 15)7:30 am19(jul 19)5:30 pmPitt to Pamlico Summer Camp
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Students to explore the water systems of Eastern North Carolina from local watersheds to the ocean. Through field experience and hands-on activities, students will learn how climate change is affecting
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Students to explore the water systems of Eastern North Carolina from local watersheds to the ocean. Through field experience and hands-on activities, students will learn how climate change is affecting our local and global environments.
- Pitt to Pamlico Summer Camp is offered the week of July 15-19
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Camps are designed for rising 6th-12th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
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15 (Monday) 7:30 am - 19 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
Order Now22jul7:30 am5:30 pmFun with Physics Summer Camp
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We have fun with physics all the time! In this camp we will be learning how physics affects our every day lives and participating in fun activities that revolve around
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We have fun with physics all the time! In this camp we will be learning how physics affects our every day lives and participating in fun activities that revolve around these concepts. From building rollercoasters to learning how to keep structures standing strong- this camp is sure to excite your young physicist!
- Fun with Physics Summer Camp is offered the week of July 22 – July 26
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm.
- Camps are designed for rising 1st-8th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
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Time
(Monday) 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
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05aug(aug 5)7:30 am09(aug 9)5:30 pmFin-tastic Summer Camp
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Join us at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Contentnea Creek for a fin-tastic adventure! ###Fish Camp### is offered the week of August 5-9, 2024. The cost is $200/camper. Camps run
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Join us at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Contentnea Creek for a fin-tastic adventure!
- ###Fish Camp### is offered the week of August 5-9, 2024.
- The cost is $200/camper.
- Camps run daily from 7:30am – 5:30pm.
- Camps are designed for rising 1st-8th graders.
Each Day students will need:
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.
Time
5 (Monday) 7:30 am - 9 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
NCMNS Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $200.00 – $225.00
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