Summer Camp Program Descriptions

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• Summer Camp: Marvelous Mud

  • Start
    06/24/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    06/28/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
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  For children entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2019

  At the end of a summer day, if a child isn’t dirty, there is something missing! Dirt is teeming with life, and is often the sign of a good time. In this camp we will dig into underground ecosystems - exploring different habitats to discover who and what is underfoot. We will investigate different kinds of soil we have in the park and, of course, play in the mud! We will end the week with an overnight adventure.  
  

  Tents and breakfast for the overnight provided. Thursday will be a family potluck cookout followed by the overnight for campers.

  Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
  

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4. Register by June 1

  Fee per camper:  Society members: $175
  Nonmembers: $200

  Daily Schedule
  Monday-Wednesday, June 24-26, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Thursday, June 27, 6:00 p.m. overnight through Friday, June 28, 9:00 a.m.
  There will be no camp before 6 p.m. on Thursday or after 9 a.m. on Friday.
  

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• Summer Camp: Creature Feature

  • Start
    06/24/2019
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    06/27/2019
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    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Location varies, see description
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    15 registrants

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  For children entering Grades 1-2

  Send your children outside to explore nature with us. They will have a blast playing games, catching animals, and having close encounters with some of our exhibit animals. Each day will feature a different animal theme: reptiles & amphibians, bugs, birds, and fish.

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Fee per camper: Members: $120; Nonmembers: $150
  
  Daily Schedule:
  

  Monday, June 24- Thursday, June 27, 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

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

  
  

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• Summer Camp: Where the Wild Things Are

  • Start
    07/08/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/11/2019
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    varies, see description
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  For children entering grades 1-2
  

  You don’t need to go on safari to see wildlife – there’s a ton of wildlife to be seen here in Calvert County, if you know here to look. During this camp, we will take the time to look closely for life under logs, stones, even in the mud! Using tools like nets, buckets, and shovels, we’ll search high and low, on land and in the water for bugs, worms, fish and whatever else we can find. In addition to our outdoor explorations, games and journals will help us learn about Calvert County’s “wild things.”

  Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

  Daily Schedule
  Monday, July 8-Thursday, July 11, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  Monday and Tuesday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  Wednesday and Thursday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Fee per camper: 
  Members: $120
  Nonmembers: $150

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• Summer Camp: Birding Adventures

  • Start
    07/08/2019
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  • End
    07/12/2019
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    6
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Entering Grades 6-8
  

  Take your interest in birds to the next level with this camp.  From hikes to boat trips 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.  You will also get the chance to observe a bird banding research project. Bring your binoculars and your camera for a fun week long adventure ending with an owl prowl on Friday night! 

  Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

  Daily Schedule (Locations may change.)
  

  Monday, July 8 – Tuesday, July 9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 

  Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m

  Thursday, July 11, 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

  Friday, July 12, 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. (Dinner will be provided)

  Monday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  Tuesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park
  Wednesday: Kings Landing Park travel to Poplar Island Boat Tour
  Thursday:Kings Landing Park possible trip
  Friday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Fee per camper: Society members: $150
  Nonmembers: $180
  

  The camp letter can be found here with more information on this camp!

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• Summer Camp: Mountains to the Bay

  • Start
    07/15/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/19/2019
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
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    8 registrants

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  Children entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2018

  This week we will explore all things aquatic while learning the basics of getting around on the water using a variety of watercraft like canoes, kayaks, and river rafts. We’ll explore different aquatic habitats as we retrace the path that water takes from the mountains to the Bay – in reverse. The last 2 days will be an overnight adventure to western Maryland - including tubing on Antietam Creek and rafting on the Shenandoah River. Come prepared to get WET and have fun!

  Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Fee per camper: Society members: $275; Nonmembers: $305

  Registration fee includes camping, tubing and rafting fees, Thursday snacks, dinner and campfire, and Friday breakfast, lunch and snacks.

  Daily Schedule
  Monday-Wednesday, July 15-17, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Thursday, July 18, 7:30 a.m. overnight trip to Western MD
  Friday, July 19, pick up at 6:00 p.m.
  
  Monday:Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  Tuesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park
  Wednesday: Kings Landing Park
  Thursday: meets at Kings Landing Park for overnight trip
  Friday: pick up at Kings Landing Park

  Waivers will be posted here in early June

  Please fill out waivers and return both before the first day of camp. A separate form is needed for each camper for each day.

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• Summer Camp: Nature Photography

  • Start
    07/22/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/26/2019
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    6
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    9 registrants

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  For children entering Grades 4-6
  

  Your children will capture the natural wonders of Calvert County Parks on camera. In addition to fun camp activities, they will learn camera basics and picture-taking tips. After camp on Friday, families are invited to a presentation highlighting campers’ work. Campers must provide their own digital camera.

  Naturalist in Charge: Shannon Steele

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Daily Schedule: Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

  Photo Presentation for Families: Friday, July 26, 3:00 p.m. 

  Monday, Thursday, Friday Flag Ponds Nature Park 

  Tuesday, Wednesday Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Fee per camper: Society members: $150
  Nonmembers: $180

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• Summer Camp: Early Explorers AM

  • Start
    07/29/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2019
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
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    10 registrants

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

  We will set out on mini adventures throughout the park to explore our natural world. From the pond to the fields who knows what we may find. Parents are not required to stay during the camp. No younger or older siblings allowed.

  Naturalist in Charge: Summer Interns

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Daily Schedule: Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  

  Mon - Wed: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Thu & Fri: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Fee per camper: 
  Society members: $60
  Nonmembers: $75

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• Summer Camp: Exploring Environmental Careers

  • Start
    07/29/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2019
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    11
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    4 registrants

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  Entering grades 6-8

  Does getting paid to be outside sound like the career path for you? Come explore the many different types of careers that nature can offer, including animal care, environmental education, and field research. Camp includes a day trip to Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, MD.

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren
  

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday, July 29- August 2, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m

  Monday and Tuesday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Wednesday: Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

  Thursday and Friday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Fee per camper:

  Members:$150
  Nonmembers: $180

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• Summer Camp: Early Explorers PM

  • Start
    07/29/2019
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    08/02/2019
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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

  We will set out on mini adventures throughout the park to explore our natural world. From the pond to the fields who knows what we may find. Parents are not required to stay during the camp. No younger or older siblings allowed.

  Naturalist in Charge: Summer Interns

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Daily Schedule:  Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

  Mon - Wed: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Thu & Fri: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Fee per camper: 
  Society members: $60
  Nonmembers: $75

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• Summer Camp: Outdoor Skills

  • Start
    08/05/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/09/2019
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    14 registrants

  For children entering grades 4th –6th grade

  Whether your child is already at home outside or needs a little encouragement, this outdoor skills camp introduces campers to some of the basic skills necessary to keep them safe and self-reliant in the “wild.” We’ll spend the week exploring the natural resources of Calvert County while learning important outdoor skills like: navigation, animal tracking, shelter building, and fire safety.

  Naturalist In Charge: Tania Gale

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Daily Schedule: Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  Location varies by day. The schedule below is tentative and subject to change. 

  Monday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Tuesday: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

  Wednesday: Kings Landing Park

  Thursday: Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park

  Friday: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Fee per camper:Society members: $150
  Nonmembers: $180

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• Summer Camp: Outdoor Art Adventures

  • Start
    08/05/2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/09/2019
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    0
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    14 registrants

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  For children entering grades 2-3

  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 walk-through for the parents to view all of our masterpieces.

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren
  

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Members Registration opens February 18, 2019. Nonmembers Registration opens March 4.

  Fee per camper: Members: $150; Nonmembers: $180

  Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  

   

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