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Bug Bonanza

 Bug Bonanza

It's getting buggy at DaVinci this week. 

Monday

On Monday campers made bug journals, studied the parts of a bug, and tried to build bugs with nature and legos. In the afternoon they made bug journals and studied bugs outside.

Tuesday

On Tuesday the classes made bug catchers and tried catching and releasing bugs. They studied the bugs they found and sketched them in their bug journals. Campers also studied ants and did an experiment that tested what kinds of food ants liked the best. 

Wednesday

On Wednesday campers studied bees! They learned about the important role that bees play in our ecosystem. They learned about pollination and planted flowers.

Thursday

On Thursday campers studied butterflies! They made butterfly nets and butterfly inspired art. In the afternoon the campers began studying for their entomologist "conference." 

Friday

On Friday we hosted our entomologist conferences. Each class presented for another class. 

Puppet Show about Bugs



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