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PBS Reno Camp Curiosity is extending the learning fun this summer with new contest challenges to engage young learners and their families! Find out more about the different contests and find inspiration right here to join in the fun and enter to win great prizes from PBS Reno Kids Club and our community partners.
 

CAMP CURIOSITY| FOR FAMILIES |AT HOME LEARNING| CONTESTS

OUR ANIMAL FRIENDs Contest

Entries accepted from July 12 to July 23, 2021:

It’s time for another PBS Reno Camp Curiosity Contest! This Contest is all about how Animals Are Our Friends.  Do you have a cool pet, love learning about wildlife, or volunteer to help animals? We’d love to see you take a walk on the wild side by showing us what creatures live in your neighborhood, the tricks you’ve taught your pet, or how you help animals in need. 

The winner of this contest will receive a VIP Family pass to Animal Ark to see cheetahs, bears, and more! 

Contest entries can be submitted as videos, photos, stories or illustrations. Kids and their families are encouraged to be creative and share about your favorite animals — real or imaginary!


The Prize:

The winner of this contest will receive a VIP Family pass to Animal Ark


Submit your entry of videos, drawings or photos for the OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS Camp Curiosity Contest by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 23rd to campcuriosity@pbsreno.org!

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OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS Contest Prize is sponsored by Animal Ark
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Ideas For OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS Contest

Animal Tracks

PBS KIDS | Wild Kratts

Kids can turn their favorite animal tracks into art by imprinting them onto clay.

Creature Power Generator

PBS KIDS for PARENTS

This easy tie dye activity is a great opportunity to talk about the concepts of absorption and color mixing.

Observing Birds

PBS KIDS | The Cat In The Hat

You and your child can observe birds that live in your area year-round or birds that are migrating from faraway.

DIY Water Bottle Boats

PBS KIDS for PARENTS

Make mini boats to float or race with recycled water bottles with this fun science activity.

Create A Pond Viewer

PBS KIDS | Nature Cat

Bring this homemade pond viewer on your next pond, stream, or lake exploration!

Water Conservation Plan

PBS KIDS for PARENTS

In this activity, learn water-saving tips, then create a plan to conserve water by making small changes.

Submit your entry of videos, drawings or photos for the GOOD NEIGHBOR Camp Curiosity Contest by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 25th to campcuriosity@pbsreno.org!

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