Calvert Nature Society upcoming events

Survivor! Outdoor Skills Summer Camp (06/22/2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering grades 4th thru 6th in fall 2026

Whether your camper is already a trail-blazer or needs a little nudge to step off the sidewalk, this outdoor skills camp builds confidence, curiosity, and real-world know-how. Throughout the week, we’ll dive into the natural wonders of Calvert County while learning the essential skills that help adventurers stay safe, smart, and self-reliant in the “wild.”

Campers will practice hands-on navigation, craft shelters from natural materials, cast a line while learning basic fishing skills, and master the fundamentals of fire safety and first aid. They’ll discover the art of reading the woods by identifying wildlife signs and unraveling the hidden stories animals leave behind. Campers can try their hand at archery, campfire cooking, cruise the creek in a kayak and immerse themselves in plenty of muddy, sun-splashed exploration. It’s the perfect recipe for a week full of adventure.

Gear up—there’s a whole world waiting just beyond the trail!

Naturalist In Charge: Jessy Oberright

Location: Kings Landing Park

Fee per camper:

Society members: $200
Nonmembers: $300

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.

Birding Adventures Summer Camp (06/22/2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering grades 7-9 grade in fall 2026

Take your interest in birds to the next level with this camp. From the forest to the shore we will be learning about the many species of birds that call our area home. We will teach you how to identify birds by their song and appearance as well as learn about their behaviors and places they call home. This year we will be visiting a bird banding station, and going on a trip out of the county to expand the numbers of species we can see! Bring your binoculars and your camera for a fun adventure.

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

Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

Registration Fee per camper:
Society members: $250
Nonmembers: $350

Location and times vary by day. The schedule below could be subject to change due to weather but we will do our best to maintain with the original plan.

Daily Schedule:

Monday 6/22: Flag Ponds Nature Park 9:00am-3:00pm

Special activity: Beach Hike

Tuesday 6/23: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp 9:00am-3:00pm

Special Activity: Prothonotary Warbler Surveys

Wednesday 6/24: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Time: TBD

Special Activity:

Thursday 6/25: Location: Gatewood Preserve Time: TBD

Special Activity:

Friday 6/26: Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Time: TBD

Special Activity:

Wet & Wonderful Water Summer Camp (06/29/2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

If you love everything the water has to offer in the hot summer months then this camp is for you! We will splash and play the week away, exploring different natural bodies of water every day and learning what makes each place special. Campers should be comfortable entering natural bodies of water up to their waist. We will be wading into local creeks, swamps, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.

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: $200
Nonmembers: $300

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Varies, see below for daily schedule

Monday: Kings Landing Park
Tuesday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Wednesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park
Thursday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Wet & Wonderful Water Summer Camp (06/30/2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 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: $200
Nonmembers: $300

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Varies, see below for daily schedule

Monday: Kings Landing Park
Tuesday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Wednesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park
Thursday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Wet & Wonderful Water Summer Camp (07/01/2026)

Wed, 01 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: $200
Nonmembers: $300

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Varies, see below for daily schedule

Monday: Kings Landing Park
Tuesday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Wednesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park
Thursday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Wild Wednesdays Summer Camp (07/01/2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2026.

Venture into the local habitats of Biscoe Gray, Gatewood Preserve, and Battle Creek, where campers will meet the plants and animals that call these places home. Enjoy hands-on, feet-wet activities inspired by the natural world. Four weeks of one-day sessions are great for those looking for an introduction to summer camp.

Rain date will be July 29th. We expect campers to attend each session. No discounts for partial attendance. More information on what to bring and wear can be found here in early June and will be emailed to participants.

Naturalists in Charge: Maggie Bennett and Rebecca Brown

Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Fee per camper:

Society members: $125
Non-members: $175

Please register by June 1st.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

Wet & Wonderful Water Summer Camp (07/02/2026)

Thu, 02 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: $200
Nonmembers: $300

Advanced Reservations are required

Please Register By: June 9

Location: Varies, see below for daily schedule

Monday: Kings Landing Park
Tuesday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Wednesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park
Thursday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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.

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 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.

Wild Wednesdays Summer Camp (07/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2026.

Naturalists in Charge: Maggie Bennett and Rebecca Brown

Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Fee per camper:

Society members: $125
Non-members: $175

Please register by June 1st.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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

Wild Wednesdays Summer Camp (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2026.

Naturalists in Charge: Maggie Bennett and Rebecca Brown

Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Fee per camper:

Society members: $125
Non-members: $175

Please register by June 1st.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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

Wild Wednesdays Summer Camp (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For children entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2026.

Naturalists in Charge: Maggie Bennett and Rebecca Brown

Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Fee per camper:

Society members: $125
Non-members: $175

Please register by June 1st.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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 July 22 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.