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Camp Kinda Overnight

Night Owls

Are you an early bird or night owl? Meet some creatures—animals and humans alike—who save their energy for when darkness descends, and hunt and work when the sun is down.

DAY 1

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          Ask About Today

          What would you do if you stayed up all night?

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          Unfortunately, online videos often start with short advertisements. Remind your campers to click the "Skip" button as soon as they can to move ahead to the video.

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          60 minutes

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          Who Can See In the Dark?

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          These animals aren’t just awake at night—they have special night vision that allows them to see in the dark. That would come in handy for sneaking around after bedtime, right?

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          Up All Night

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          When most humans are sleeping, many animal species are busy with all kinds of hard work. Find out what happens after dark in the African savannah in this documentary filmed using thermal imaging technology.

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          The Truth About Bats

          Bats are one of the most famous species of nocturnal animals. But do you know what their lives are really like?

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          Working the Night Shift

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          Of course, not all humans sleep at night. Some, like firefighters, often work overnight shifts. So how do they relax and catch some zzzs? Take a tour of this firehouse and learn what it’s like to work the night shift fighting fires.

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          30 minutes

          01

          DIY Night Vision

          Grab a flashlight and turn out the lights to practice your own version of night vision.

          If you want to try the outdoor version of this activity after dark, ask a grownup to join you.

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          5 minutes

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          The Firefighter Workout

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          Think you’ve got what it takes to work out like a firefighter? We’ll find out.

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