Calvert Nature Society upcoming events

Wildlife Research Teen Summer Camp (07/06/2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 10th-12th grades in fall 2026

This camp will allow high schoolers to get a hands-on, behind the scenes look at several wildlife research projects that are currently active in Calvert County and other parts of the state. This is your chance to talk to staff in the field, collect valuable data, and learn more about the animals in your backyard. Come prepared to get up close with wildlife and see things from an all new perspective.

This camp includes an overnight experience on Thursday, where we will learn about wildlife research projects that happen after the sun goes down. Then we will sleep in tents at one of our Calvert County Parks to prepare for an early day of bird research on Friday morning.

A detailed itinerary and overnight packing list will be sent out at the beginning of June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Fee per camper:
Members: $275
Nonmembers: $375

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Location: Drop-off and pickup daily at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Times vary, see below for daily schedule

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - overnight to Friday
Friday: Pickup at 12:00 p.m.

Wildlife Research Teen Summer Camp (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 10th-12th grades in fall 2026

A detailed itinerary and overnight packing list will be sent out at the beginning of June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Fee per camper:
Members: $275
Nonmembers: $375

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Location: Drop-off and pickup daily at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Times vary, see below for daily schedule

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - overnight to Friday
Friday: Pickup at 12:00 p.m.

Night Owls Summer Camp (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

For youth entering grades 6-8 in fall 2026

Summer nights are pure magic—frogs and crickets singing their chorus, fireflies twinkling among the trees, and the world settling into a softer, quieter rhythm. This camp invites teen adventurers to step outside and discover the mysteries of the night.

Throughout the week, campers will explore the beach, swamp, and forest after sunset, learning what makes nocturnal animals so extraordinary. Campers will go on an owl prowl, learn how fireflies communicate and stomp the swamp in search of amphibians. We’ll take guided night hikes, play glowing flashlight games, spin silly “tall tales” around the campfire, and whip up our own campfire snacks all while we wonder under the stars.

Welcome to Camp letter and Packing List

Naturalist In Charge: Jessy Oberright

Fee per camper:
Society members: $125;
Nonmembers: $175

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Daily Schedule:

This camp meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights - 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

No camp on Monday or Friday

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list can be found here in June

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

Wildlife Research Teen Summer Camp (07/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 10th-12th grades in fall 2026

A detailed itinerary and overnight packing list will be sent out at the beginning of June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Fee per camper:
Members: $275
Nonmembers: $375

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Location: Drop-off and pickup daily at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Times vary, see below for daily schedule

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - overnight to Friday
Friday: Pickup at 12:00 p.m.

Wildlife Research Teen Summer Camp (07/09/2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

For children entering 10th-12th grades in fall 2026

A detailed itinerary and overnight packing list will be sent out at the beginning of June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Fee per camper:
Members: $275
Nonmembers: $375

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Location: Drop-off and pickup daily at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Times vary, see below for daily schedule

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - overnight to Friday
Friday: Pickup at 12:00 p.m.

Creature Feature Summer Camp (07/13/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 1st-2nd grades in fall 2026

Animals big and small we will learn about them all during our week of camp. We will explore various habitats in our parks to learn about what animals call them home. We will also meet some of our ambassador animals up close at our nature center.

Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

Registration Fee per camper:
Members: $150
Nonmembers: $200

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 14

Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp and Flag Ponds Nature Park

Specific schedule coming the week of 6/29-7/3

Outdoor Art Adventures Summer Camp (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 3rd-5th grades in fall 2026

Let nature be your inspiration as we spend the week creating works of art in many different forms. We will draw, paint, photograph, and sculpt our way through the park, and we will end the week with an art gallery exhibition for families to view our masterpieces.

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Registration Fee per camper:
Members: $250
Nonmembers: $350

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Outdoor Art Adventures Summer Camp (07/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 3rd-5th grades in fall 2026

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Registration Fee per camper:
Members: $250
Nonmembers: $350

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Outdoor Art Adventures Summer Camp (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 3rd-5th grades in fall 2026

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Registration Fee per camper:
Members: $250
Nonmembers: $350

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Outdoor Art Adventures Summer Camp (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 3rd-5th grades in fall 2026

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Registration Fee per camper:
Members: $250
Nonmembers: $350

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Outdoor Art Adventures Summer Camp (07/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering 3rd-5th grades in fall 2026

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

Registration Fee per camper:
Members: $250
Nonmembers: $350

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Little Explorers Summer Camp (07/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children ages 4-5 years old by time of camp

Children must be bathroom independent

Little campers will spend this week taking a close look at the plants and animals that live at the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. Each day we will go on mini adventures throughout the park to explore our natural world. We’ll use our senses and scientific tools like hand lenses and nets to explore. Nature-related games, songs, and crafts round out our days.

Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

Fee per camper:
Members: $125
Nonmembers: $175

Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Is your camper nervous about being on their own at camp? Come for our optional "Meet the Naturalist" day at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp on: NEW DATE - July 23 at 10am.

More information will be sent to registered participants.

Registration deadline: June 1

Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

9:00am - 12:00pm each day

"Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list can be found here in early July.

Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

New Adventures Summer Camp (08/04/2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Children entering grades 1st and 2nd in Fall 2026

Remember the magic of summer camp—the forest hikes that felt like grand adventures, the silly stories around crackling campfires, the zany songs that got stuck in your head, and the wet-and-wild water games that left everyone laughing? This camp brings all those timeless traditions to life for a new generation of young campers.

Perfect for first-time adventurers, this program introduces kids to the joy of the outdoors through classic camp activities in a shorter session format. Each day is filled with hands-on discoveries that build confidence, spark curiosity, and encourage teamwork, nature exploration, camp crafts, games and water play. We will even have a campfire and make our own snacks. Campers will explore nature in fun, age-appropriate ways while making memories and friendships that last long after summer ends.

It’s the perfect way to start a lifelong love of the outdoors—and to capture a little of that old-fashioned summer camp magic.

Naturalist in Charge: Jessy Oberright

Fee per camper:
Society members: $125
Non-members: $175

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.