2016 summer camp for web by Delaware Nature Society

Get outdoors, explore and discover

2016

Summer Camp

Summer camp open house Wed, 3/23, 5:30 pm - 7 pm at Ashland Nature Center All ages (see page 5)

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Environmental Engineers

Farmers’ Helpers

Week of 7/25 at DEEC, Ages 9–12 (see page 9)

Weeks of 6/27, 7/11, 8/8 at Coverdale, Ages 7–8 (see page 11)

Camp locations Delaware Nature Society is a non-profit organization envisioning a healthy and sustainable environment. We connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, advocacy, and conservation. Our camps are open to DelNature Members and the general public.

Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Nature Center

15411 Abbotts Pond Road, Milford, DE 19963 | 302.422.0847

Campers will explore the huge pond, creek, historic gristmill, trails, forests, meadows, Lenni Lenape wigwam, and extensive animal collection.

Coverdale Farm Preserve

543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807 | 302.239.2334 This 356-acre preserve is an idyllic setting for your camper. It includes vegetable gardens, live animals including pigs, chickens, cows and sheep, an education kitchen, a Community Supported Agriculture farm, meadows, forests, and a farm pond.

Ashland Nature Center

3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | Mail: PO Box 700 | 302.239.2334

Headquarters of Delaware Nature Society with 130 acres of woods, meadows, a marsh, pond, the Red Clay Creek and lots of trails to explore. Our outstanding collection of reptiles and amphibians, the Butterfly House, two Lenni Lenape wigwams, and Overnight Lodge will excite your camper and connect them with nature.

DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge 1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801 | 302.656.1490

Right at the Christina Riverfront in Wilmington, your camper will love the marsh, pond, boardwalk trail, gardens, animal collection and huge nature center right in the city!

View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

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Bucktoe Creek Preserve 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Middle Run Natural Area Possum Hollow Road, Newark, DE 19711

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This du Pont estate is the home for several of our camps. Campers experience open fields for games and other activities, Brandywine Creek, an historic stone water tower and gorgeous views of the Brandywine Valley. Open only for those registered for programs.

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Directions can be found online at www.DelNature.org/MoreLocations www.DelNature.org/KidsBlog

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This is Delaware Nature Society’s White Clay Creek location. From our 7-acre site complete with a pond, stream and woods, we have access to White Clay Creek State Park in the Big Meadow area. A large pond and vast meadows in this area make for an exciting outdoor adventure . Open only for those registered for programs.

11-15 yo

1175 Pleasant Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

2900 Montchanin Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

3-4 yo

Granogue Estate

Camps at Coverdale

Delaware Nature Society has helped manage habitat and plant trees at this 860-acre county-owned park for more than 20 years. Campers will enjoy a birding trail, miles of trails, extensive woodland, and the beautiful Middle Run stream.

Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC

This 300-acre private property boasts Delaware Nature Society’s official camping area complete with Adirondack-style lean-to shelters, miles of trails through forests and meadows, Red Clay and Bucktoe Creeks, two ponds, and several small frog ponds. Open only for those registered for programs.

Program Age Meet Details & locations groups our staff policies

Details and policies At Delaware Nature Society camps, kids learn new skills from cooking to kayaking and much more!

Different camps for different ages 3 - 4 year olds take part in half day camps that include sensory-based nature adventures, live animal presentations, visits to the Butterfly House, finding critters, harvesting produce from the farm and making culinary creations, taking short nature walks and much more!

Our highly qualified summer camp staff Our Summer Camp team leaders Ashland Derek Stoner

Ashland Judy Montgomery

DEEC Lesley Bensinger

Coverdale Rob Wiest

Abbott’s Matt Babbitt

5 - 6 year olds choose from full or half day camps that feature dip netting, working with farm animals, water play, nature exploration, live animal presentations, making healthy snacks at the farm, playing in nature, catching insects and frogs, crafts and short hikes. 7 - 8 year olds take part in full day camps that feature animal tracking, farm animal care, hay rides, water play, fort building, reptile and amphibian searches, short hikes, playing in water and mud, caring for animals, helping in the Butterfly House, doing fun farm chores and being a junior chef. 9 - 12 year olds are offered full day camps that kick it up a notch. They can choose from outdoor adventures, learning survival skills, target sports, geocaching, camping, fossil hunting, canoeing,, outdoor competitions, Harry Potter camp, horseback riding, collecting stream animals, fishing, nature photography, trips to Delaware State Parks and much more! 11 - 15 year olds love new experiences. That’s what they’ll find at full day camps that feature outdoor and travel adventures. They’ll kayak, canoe, backpack, conduct wildlife surveys and habitat projects, learn how to cook and grow organic produce, participate in target sports, and travel to many of our region’s exceptional wildlife destinations. Attention 14 to 17 year olds: if you love nature, animals, children, and want to help get our campers excited about the outdoors, please consider becoming a volunteer counselor! Learn more and apply at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp.

Our instructors are full-time school teachers, Delaware Nature Society staff and Teacher Naturalists. All are trained professionals and experts in the outdoors and education who go through intensive training in working with children and pedagogy, environmental education techniques, natural history, van driving safety, canoe and kayak safety and outdoor safety. All instructors are backgroundchecked, have certifications in first aid and CPR and are excited to share outdoor experiences with your camper.

Our interns assist with 9- to 15-year-old camps and are college graduates and undergraduates in the fields of education, national resource management, or wildlife sciences, and love nature. Our counselors assist with 3- to 8- year-old camps and are high school students with an interest in nature, animals, and the outdoors whom love children.

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View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

Dear Friends,

Kevin Coyle, National Wildlife Federation states in the 2013 Outdoor Day for Play report, “Spending Regular Time Outdoors helps children grow lean and strong, enhances imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression, boosts classroom performance, and makes kids better future caretakers of the environment.” All camps are open to the public and Delaware Nature Society Members benefit by a reduced price and early registration. Visit www.DelNature.org/BecomeAMember and join today! This summer enroll your child to #Take5Outside. Cheers, Helen Fischel Director of Education and Organizational Development

Weekly Friday Finale for Families!

• Clothes that can get wet, muddy, dirty, stinky, and worn in all kinds of weather.

• Day pack with water bottle and lunch. Don’t worry about stomach grumbles mid-morning…we provide snacks!

Wed 3/23 5:30 pm – 7 pm Ashland Just show up!

• Bathing suits – children ages 5 - 8 in full-day camps bring a bathing suit and towel daily. • Insect repellant and sunscreen – wear this every day too! • Labeled medications with instructions

Bring your future campers and your questions to the Summer Camp Open House where we will have live animals and other activities, plus several staff on hand to answer your questions about Summer Camps at all of our sites. Receive a $25 coupon (1 per family) for camp by attending. Snacks and beverages will be provided. No pre-registration required.

Camps will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, activities may be modified or moved indoors.

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Learn about registration, extended care, scholarships, camp season dates and times and more on pages 30-31 or at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp.

11-15 yo

Inclement Weather

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

• Shoes with closed-toes like sneakers, Crocs, or hiking shoes. No flip-flops or sandals.

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Camps at Coverdale

Each Friday, join our staff for a nature party program during camper pick-up! Enjoy live animal shows, dipnetting in the pond, free ice-cream and games. At Coverdale you can even milk cows, collect eggs and bottle feed calves. Ashland Nature Center and Coverdale Farm Preserve will be hosting these Friday events!

Age Meet Details & Camps at Camps at groups our staff policies Abbott’s groups DEEC

Delaware Nature Society offers high quality and creative nature based one of a kind experiential learning camps in the outdoors at sites all over the state. Our camps connect children with nature through hands-on experiences with highly qualified instructors. Children ages 3-15 are empowered to try new activities, develop creativity, and have fun through unique experiences including: hiking, kayaking, cooking, harvesting, archery, farm animal care, nature photography, fishing, overnights, travel, explorations, and dip netting. Your child will make memories, build new skills, meet new friends, and work as a team while being safe and having fun outdoors.

Program locations

Letter from Helen

Abbott’s Mill ages

Looking for family nature fun on weekends?

3-5 yrs

Discover FREE activities at all our sites Learn more on pg 13

Explore the Four Seasons Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24 9 am – 12 pm Member

$67

Non-member

$87

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Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15 9 am – 12 pm Member

$67

Non-member

$87

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Led by Brenda Fisher & Hazel Shinholt What made my candy bar melt? Why do we have to wear coats and gloves on cold days? As little scientists we are going to breeze through the seasons. Discover the changes on the earth that happen during Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Collect heat from the sun, make your very own snow catcher, and play in snow and ice on a hot summer day. Note: each session of camp will have different activities.

Things with Wings at Abbott’s Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22 9 am – 3 pm Member

$115

Non-member

$170

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Led by Olivia McDonald & Delaware Nature Society staff Discover all things that fly this summer at Abbott’s! Track and trace a variety of creatures living at Abbott’s like flying insects, hummingbirds, and raptors. Take home unique crafts and collect butterflies daily while exploring our trails and ponds. Learn how these unique animals survive in the wild and what you can do at home to help protect them.

Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19 9 am – 3 pm Member

$115

Non-member

$170

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9-12 yrs Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1 9 am – 3 pm Member

$115

Non-member

$170

#C16305AM

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Led by Olivia McDonald & Delaware Nature Society staff Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, and Largemouth Bass! Join in on the fishing fun everyday by hook or net, and even in a canoe while we discover what fish eat, how they live, and what they look like on the inside! Campers are encouraged to bring their own fishing rod and tackle box. Abbott’s will have a limited number of rods available for use. Note: One day of this camp will drop-off and pickup at the Slaughter Beach Fire House. Parents will be notified with directions prior to camp.

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Led by Olivia McDonald & Delaware Nature Society staff Join in on the fishing fun everyday by hook or net, and even in a canoe while we discover what fish eat, how they live, and what they look like on the inside! Campers are encouraged to bring their own fishing rod and tackle box. Abbott’s will have a limited number of rods available for use. Note: One day of this camp will drop-off and pick-up at the Slaughter Beach Fire House. Parents will be notified with directions prior to camp.

Space is the Place Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5 9 am – 3 pm Member

$115

Non-member

$170

#C16306AM

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Led by Olivia McDonald & Delaware Nature Society staff Have you ever imagined life on the Moon or wondered what makes the stars twinkle? Reach for the stars and discover all that space has to offer. Learn about planets, galaxies, and life far above. Shoot a rocket into the sky, search for distant galaxies in a telescope, and train for our astronaut obstacle course. Campers and their families will be provided an optional stargazing night at Abbott’s during the camp week.

View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

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3-5 yrs I Spy

Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17 9 am – 12 pm Member

$165

Pond Pirates

New

Non-member

$215

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Led by Delaware Nature Society staff I spy with my little eye a plant that looks like a hot dog, a beautiful yellow butterfly, and big slippery tadpole. Explore the plants and animals of the marsh through games, art, and activities.

Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22 9 am – 12 pm Member

$180

Non-member

$235

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Wet, Wild, and Wonderful Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19 9 am – 12 pm Member

$180

Non-member

$235

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Led by Val Walters Sink your boots in the muddy marsh and explore Wilmington’s wild side. Discover the animals that live near DEEC and make some tracks of your own. Each day will focus on a different species of wonderful wildlife. Campers will take home a special book at the end of the week.

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Eco Art 8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$285 $340 #C16204DC

My child lit up when talking about camp. She loved catching tadpoles. - 2015 Summer Camp Parent

Outdoor Fun in Wilmington

New Led by Meghan Hawkins Let our tidal wetlands be your artistic muse. Use paint, glitter, clay, glue and even cattails. Go where your inspiration takes you. Upcycle trash into a treasure and learn nature photography, sculpture, and off the wall painting techniques. Show your artwork in an exhibit for family and friends on Friday.

Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$275 $330 #C16205DC ag e s

6-12 years old

Extended care

After-care* ends 5:30 pm, $15/day or $50/wk *full-day camps only

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Animal Olympics Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$265 $320 #C16206DC

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Led by Lesley Bensinger Compete in our DEEC Summer Olympics! Use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to compete in animal themed events. Protect your osprey egg from a drop out of the nest, design and fly a kite, pretend to be a pollinator and build your nectar collector and more. Go for the gold!

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Before-care begins 7:30 am, $10/day or $25/wk

Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Explore the wild lands around DEEC and beyond. Don’t be a child left inside this summer. Go on a scavenger hunt and hide your own cache through geocaching and letterboxing activities. Collect marsh plants and make crafts to take home. Design a unique outdoor game where you make the rules. Older campers will travel the greater Riverfront area while younger campers get crafty.

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Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

Led by Val Walters Ahoy Matey! Discover Wilmington’s hidden treasure at DEEC and spend the week in pirate training camp. Sing silly songs, create a pirate name, craft a pirate ship and scour the pond for wee critters. Collect treasure and make a map. Dress in full regalia to sail on the river taxi after camp at the end of the week. Each camper can bring their 1st mate for no extra gold. Fair winds to you, ye scallywags!

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6-8 yrs Things With Wings at DEEC Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$260 $315 #C16207DC

Led by Delaware Nature Society staff With an insect net, magnifying glass, and binoculars, discover, catch and observe wildlife in flight this summer! As camp flies by, find brilliant butterflies, darting dragonflies and many other sixlegged animals. Hone your birding skills to create a checklist of species found in the refuge. Read stories about winged creatures, make soaring crafts and design your very own butterfly house.

Introduction To Pond Fishing Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

$310

Non-member

$365

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Led by Lennon Snow Examine our scaled pond creatures up close. Start catching fish using nets and fish traps and then graduate to rods as the week progresses. Learn how to safely bait a hook (un-barbed!), cast your line, and release your catch. Become an expert in fish identification and display some of your catches in our public fish tank. Create a fish print t-shirt. Take home and keep your fishing pole and tackle box and teach your family your new hobby.

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9-12 yrs Nature Photography Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$285 $340 #C16209DC

Led by Neenah Newell Capture beauty through the lens of a digital camera and take photos like the pros. Explore the city, river and marsh. Photograph wildlife, flowers, and architecture. Meet local expert photographers, create a portfolio and participate in an exhibition for family and public visitors to see. Help create an exhibit that will remain on display at DEEC throughout the summer.

Outdoor Fun in Wilmington Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$275 $330 #C16210DC ag e s

6-12 years old

View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

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9-12 yrs

Discover FREE activities at all our sites Learn more on pg 13

Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22 9 am – 4 pm Member

Non-member

$355 $410 #C16211DC

Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm Non-member

$260 $315 #C16212DC

Led by Meghan Hawkins Zoom like a dragonfly. Dart like a mummichog. Use physics to discover the marsh in motion. Participate in a boat design challenge and create vessels that are fast and can carry weight. Develop a model for a solar oven and make a s’mores treat. Create a YouTube video to show off your favorite experiment of the week!

Member

$310

Non-member

$365

#C16213DC

Wilmington’s Wild Side Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$275 $330 #C16214DC

Extended care

After-care* ends 5:30 pm, $15/day or $50/wk *full-day camps only

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My kids absolutely loved it. Every day at pick up they were so happy. - 2015 Summer Camp Parent

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Before-care begins 7:30 am, $10/day or $25/wk

11-15 yo

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Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Discover Wilmington’s best kept secret- its wildlife! Go on mini-safaris each day to find, catch, and examine wild creatures. Use specialized gear to catch toads, fish, and other marsh residents. Set up aquariums, terrariums and hidden cameras. Track mammals and waterfowl and then make a plaster cast of a track. Observe birds and study water quality as you cruise down the Christina River on the River Taxi. Take over our Discovery Cart and display your discoveries for all to see. Take home your own critter keeper to explore all summer long.

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

Member

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8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Lennon Snow Calling all anglers! Learn to bait your hook, cast your line, and release your catch. Experiment with different types of bait. Take canoes out on the river and compare what is caught in the Christina with what you catch in the pond. Become ichthyologists and fish ID experts. Appropriate for both beginners and experienced fishers. Take home and keep your fishing pole and tackle box and teach your family your new hobby.

3-4 yo

Environmental Engineers

Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

Camps at Coverdale

Led by Delaware Nature Society staff & WYRA staff Row and race with Wilmington Youth Rowing Association and explore marshes and nature with Delaware Nature Society. Use nets, traps and other equipment to examine aquatic life and create a Christina River themed exhibit. Ride the River Taxi downriver and learn the sport of rowing. Parents drop off at DEEC and pick up at WYRA.

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3-4 yrs Summer Sprouts Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17 9 am – 12 pm Member

$155

Non-member

$210

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Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22 9 am – 12 pm Member

$155

Non-member

$210

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Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19 9 am – 12 pm Member

$155

Non-member

$210

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Led by Nancy DeLong (June, July) and Kathleen Brownlee (Aug) Attention little farmers! Summertime is very busy at Coverdale Farm Preserve. We have calves, chicks, pigs and sheep to feed, gardens to plant and chores to be done. Would you like to help? Join us for a fun-filled week of discovering and caring for the farm. After our work, we’ll kick up our heels and refuel with a yummy snack and a farmtastic story. Please be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty!

Nature’s Playground Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1 9 am – 12 pm Member

$155

Non-member

$210

#C16102CF

Led by Alyssa Molin-Graves Enjoy a week of outdoor exploration and fun in nature’s playground. Dig in the soil and search for earthworms, explore the forest for places to hide, investigate the garden for ladybugs and caterpillars and feel the cool water of the pond.

Looking for family nature fun on weekends?

Discover FREE activities at all our sites

ages

Learn more on pg 13

5-6 yrs Cook The Book (half day) Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17 9 am – 12 pm Member

$215

Non-member

$270

#C16105CF

Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

9 am – 12 pm Member

$215

Non-member

$270

#C16106CF

Led by Mary Boeni Sam-I-am loves green eggs & ham, but Frances will only eat bread & jam! Find out what happens when Sal gathers blueberries, Anatole samples cheese, and Grandma Cat bakes apple pie. So many stories to read and enjoy together, so many delicious dishes to create! Enjoy making wonderful recipes that begin by harvesting ingredients from Coverdale Farm and end by “cooking the book”!

Farm Friends: Furry, Feathered & Fluttering (full day) Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$250 $305 #C16108CF

Led by Alyssa Molin-Graves Come explore Coverdale Farm Preserve and meet all of the friends that bring our land to life! Plant your own flutter-friendly flowers, feed a sheep, and discover lots of life at the pond! Celebrate the animals of the Farm with crafts, games, adventures, and more!

Little Farmers (3 full days or 5 half days) 3 full days Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

5 half days Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

Member

9 am – 3:30 pm

$160

Non-member

$215

#C16109CF

9 am – 12 pm

$175

Non-member

$230

#C16107CF

Led by Rob Wiest (July) & Judi Vanderwerff (Aug) Who is the smartest animal on the farm? How soft is a baby chick? Experience life as a young farmer! Feed the cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. Play in the garden by planting and harvesting vegetables and learn about what plants need to survive. Enjoy a snack, crafts, and story time under a shady tree.

View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

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7-8 yrs

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Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$265 $320 #C16111CF

Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$265 $320 #C16112CF

Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$265 $320 #C16114CF

Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

9 am – 3:30 pm Non-member

$305 $360 #C16110CF

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

$315

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$370

#C16113CF

...this was his third year doing farm camp, he loves it! - 2015 Summer Camp Parent

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Led by Mary Boeni Pack up your mixing bowl & apron and prepare for a week of delicious travel around the globe! We’ll “visit” a different country each day learning about its diverse farms and products. Then take a trip around Coverdale Farm Preserve searching for fresh ingredients to harvest. From the field, we’ll take a trek to the kitchen and cook up some amazing food from all around the world. Design your own international recipe book to use at home.

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Led by Rob Wiest Did you know that you can be a woodworker, a farmer, a chef, a dancer, and a naturalist in just one week? Every day is a new adventure at Coverdale Farm Preserve! Make amazing art from a piece of wood, care for the animals and plants growing in our pastures and gardens, whip up a delectable dish in our gourmet kitchen, kick up your heels during cool barn dances, and explore the ponds and forest of our preserve. Make new friends, discover new skills, and have tons of fun!

Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

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Coverdale Chefs Go Global

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Led by Bea Kaplan (June), Ellen Bacino (July), & Rob Wiest (Aug) Spend the week taking care of the farm animals and gardens. Bottle feed the calves, feed and water the sheep, pigs, chickens, and chicks. Collect chicken eggs, pull some weeds and plant some seeds. Harvest summer vegetables and enjoy them as a snack. Take hikes, play games, listen to stories and make crafts.

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e l a d r e Cov Wizards and Lizards Return! Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

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9 am – 3:30 pm

9-12 yrs

Member

Non-member

$385 $440 #C16118CF

Farm Photography Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16115CF

Led by Kathy Szczerba Try your hand at the exciting art of nature photography as you explore the natural areas of Coverdale Farm. Using digital cameras, seek great photo opportunities of birds, butterflies, frogs, turtles, and an assortment of natural landscapes. Capture the beauty of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) gardens as well as the livestock and their enclosures at the farm. Meet with a local wildlife photographer, create a portfolio, and be a star in your own photo art show.

Herbology on the Farm Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

$215

Non-member

$270

#C16116CF

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Led by Sue Bara Want to become a Sense-ational Herbalist? Sniff and nibble your way around the farm in search of medicinal plants! Harvest fresh herbs from the garden to turn into sweet and soothing healing remedies for upset stomachs, stuffy noses, and sunburned skin. Record your recipes in a keepsake journal, create a potted herb garden to take home, and discover the healing power of bees. Finish the week with a garden party!

Farmers’ Kitchen Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$345 $400 #C16117CF

Led by Mary Ann Levan Come to our “Moo-linary Arts Institute” and create fresh Coverdale cuisine! Craft delicious, seasonal recipes from scratch using ingredients harvested right from the farm. Make everything from pickles to pesto and chow-chow to cheese! Explore Coverdale Farm Preserve to learn the science behind the food. Each day, prepare delectable treats to eat.

Led by Judy Montgomery Harry Potter fans will enjoy our Coverdale Farm Preserve School of Wizards and Lizards! Begin each day with readings in the Fir Grove. We’ll work in the garden to choose plants for Herbology and Potions! Learn how to Care for Creatures and play Quidditch at the overlook. Your house will try to win Friday’s Challenge of Champions, and of course, end with a feast!

Farmer Boy Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

$310

Non-member

$365

#C16119CF

Led by Shannon Tilmon Spend the week living the life of farm boy, Almanzo Wilder. Take a journey back in time to the mid-1800’s and learn how to raise a milk-fed pumpkin, cook up old-fashioned treats, feed sheep and pigs, collect eggs and harvest from the garden. Venture to the fishing hole and see what you can catch. Throughout the week enjoy the Laura Ingalls Wilder book: Farmer Boy. Farm boys and farm girls are welcome!

Farm Apprentices Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

$310

Non-member

$365

#C16120CF

Led by Bea Kaplan What does it take to keep Coverdale Farm Preserve running? Live as a farmer and take care of the livestock, planting and harvesting farm gardens and crops. Take part in haying and making compost. Learn animal husbandry and organic gardening basics. Explore the farm machinery and barns to discover how they benefit farm operations.

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11-15 yrs Advanced Farmers’ Kitchen Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

9 am – 3:30 pm Member

Non-member

$345 $400 #C16121CF

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Led by Mary Ann Levan Unleash your inner chef at Coverdale Farm Preserve’s ultimate kitchen camp! Explore the “science of good cooking” and gain impressive kitchen skills through hands-on cooking adventures. Learn the lay of the farm land as you harvest your own fruits, veggies, eggs and more to prepare delicious meals and desserts!

View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

Program locations

Ashland Nature Center

Free Activities Year-round

Free Activities April – November

• Lunch with Live Animals, Saturdays, Noon • Netting in the Marsh, Tue - Sun, 2 pm • Binocular Walk, Tue - Sun, 3 pm Learn more: www.DelNature.org/Free Visitor Center hours Tue – Sat: 11 am – 5 pm (Nov – Mar: 10 am – 3 pm) Sun: 12 pm – 4 pm

• Naturalist Programs, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am & 2 pm Learn more: www.DelNature.org/Free Visitor Center hours Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sat – Sun (Apr – Nov only): 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Our Location On the Wilmington Riverfront 1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801 302.656.1490

Our Location 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 P.O. Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707 302.239.2334

Visit us online: www.DelNature.org/DEEC Instagram: @DEEC.DNS

Visit us online: www.DelNature.org/Ashland

Coverdale Farm Preserve

Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

Free/Low Cost Activities May – October

Free Activities April – November

• Farm Fun Days, Wednesdays, 11 am – 2:30 pm; Saturdays, 9 am – 4 pm FREE for Members, Low price for Non-members Learn more: www.DelNature.org/FarmFunDays Farm Area visiting hours Wed (May – Oct only): 11 am – 2:30 pm Sat (May – Oct only): 9 am – 4 pm

• Bird walks, Thursdays, 8:30 am • Critter Corner, Sundays, 1:30 pm • Naturalist Programs, Saturdays & Sundays, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Learn more: www.DelNature.org/Free Visitor Center hours Mon – Fri: 9 am – 4 pm Sat – Sun (Apr – Nov only): Noon – 4 pm Trail hours Daily, dawn to dusk

Visit us online: www.DelNature.org/Coverdale

Visit us online: www.DelNature.org/AbbottsMill Facebook: AbbottsMill Instagram: @DelNature_AMNC

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Our Location 15411 Abbotts Pond Rd, Milford, DE 302.422.0847

11-15 yo

Our Location 543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807 302.239.2334

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

Trail & picnic ground hours & fees Daily, dawn to dusk Members FREE • Non-members: Child $1, Adult $2

3-4 yo

Pond Loop & garden hours Daily, dawn to dusk

Camps at Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC Coverdale

DuPont Environmental Education Center

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half-day camps

Let’s Go Play Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16001AS

Led by Jenel Evans-Edwards Roll on a hill, make a mud pie, build a small dam and play games in the grass. Have fun in nature playing among hills, along streams, at a marsh and in our open spaces. Use your senses to explore and enjoy a summer week outdoors.

Water Wonders Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16002AS

Led by Kathleen Brownlee Discover animals that live in ponds, marshes, and streams. Splash in the stream and catch aquatic animals in the pond. Find tadpoles, frogs, toads, and fish in the watery habitats at Ashland. Make crafts and listen to stories about water and the animals that live there. Wear clothes and shoes that can get muddy!

Get Your Hands Dirty! Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

Led by Jenel Evan-Edwards Dig a hole, find worms, make a clay snake and see how muddy your hands can get. Search through marsh mud for small animals and find a groundhog hole. Make your own paw print and hear stories about animals in burrows.

#C16003AS

Get Your Hands Dirty! Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$95

Non-member

$150

Led by Kathleen Brownlee Dig a hole, find worms, make a clay snake and see how muddy your hands can get. Search through marsh mud for small animals and find a groundhog hole. Make your own paw print and hear stories about animals in burrows.

#C16004AS

Nest, Holes, and Homes Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

Led by Jenel Evans-Edwards Find bird nests, animal homes, and places where animals live. Make your own take-home bird nest and put a bird house out at Ashland. Hear stories about animal homes and make a craft that an animal can use for shelter.

#C16005AS

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years old

half-day camps

- 2015 Summer Camp Parent

Animal Adventures Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland $150

Non-member

$205

#C16006AS

Led by Dawn Coughlan Meet live turtles, frogs, butterflies, crayfish, and many other creatures. Learn about Ashland’s native animals. Visit the butterfly house, explore the marsh and stream, and care for the special animals that we catch.

Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16007AS

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16009AS

Led by Valerie Walters Dig a hole, find worms, make a clay snake, and see how muddy your hands can get. Search through marsh mud for small animals and find a groundhog hole. Make your own paw print and hear stories about underground animals.

Insect Safari

Led by Valerie Walters Meet live turtles, frogs, butterflies, crayfish, and many other creatures. Learn about Ashland’s native animals. Visit the butterfly house, explore the marsh and stream, and care for the special animals that we catch.

Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16010AS

Led by Jenel Evans-Edwards Look closely at an insect’s body to discover why it is inside out. Flutter like a butterfly, march like an ant, and chirp like a cricket as we hunt the meadows, streams, and forests to discover where insects live. Make an insect home in a container, adopt an insect and watch it closely for a short time.

Water Wonders Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5 Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

www.DelNature.org/KidsBlog

for campers onsite at ashland

Before-care begins 7:30 am, $10/day or $25/wk (no after-care for half-day camps)

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#C16008AS

Extended care

11-15 yo

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Led by Jenel Evans-Edwards Discover animals that live in ponds, marshes, and streams. Splash in the stream and catch aquatic animals in the pond. Find tadpoles, frogs, toads, and fish in the watery habitats at Ashland. Make crafts and listen to stories about water and the animals that live there. Wear clothes and shoes that can get muddy!

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

Ashland

Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

3-4 3-4 yo yo

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Learn more on pg 13

Get Your Hands Dirty!

Animal Adventures Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

Discover FREE activities at all our sites

Camps at Coverdale

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Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC

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This is my son’s favorite camp. He attends it every year. He loves finding frogs and salamanders and getting wet and muddy.

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Catching Critters

Egg-citing Eggs!

Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Take your net and jar to catch 8:30 am – 11:30 am grasshoppers, butterflies, caterpillars, crickets, and much more! Explore the Ashland marsh and catch frogs, salamanders, and Member Non-member water striders. Venture down to the stream $170 $225 and find crayfish, minnows, and many more #C16011AS exciting animals.

Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

Led by Ellen Bacino Take a hike through the meadows and forests 8:30 am – 11:30 am of Ashland in search of birds’ nests with eggs. Create a bird’s nest with natural materials Ashland collected during hikes. Visit the pond and Member Non-member marsh to find frog eggs and tadpoles, and $170 $225 search under rocks for tiny snail eggs. Make #C16013AS egg crafts and go on a summer egg hunt.

Flight Fancy Critter Babies Led by Valerie Walters Summer is the time when baby animals are 8:30 am – 11:30 am all around us. Look at baby birds from a bird box, dip for tadpoles in the pond and Ashland marsh, and see some eggs before they Member Non-member hatch! Turn leaves to find caterpillars. $170 $225 Meet some adult animals and compare #C16012AS them to their babies. Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

Led by Lori Molin Birds and bats, beetles and butterflies -- take 8:30 am – 11:30 am flight with the wonderful world of airborne animals. Meet a live bird to help discover the Ashland secrets of flight and feathers. Search fields Member Non-member and forests for birds and insects. Look in a $170 $225 bat house to see if there is anything inside! #C16014AS Craft your own feathery creature. Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

Catching Critters Led by Lori Molin Take your net and jar to catch grasshoppers, 8:30 am – 11:30 am butterflies, caterpillars, crickets, and much more! Explore the marsh and catch frogs, Ashland salamanders, and water striders. Venture Member Non-member down to the stream and find crayfish, $170 $225 minnows, and many more exciting animals. #C16015AS Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

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5-6

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full-day camps

years old

Bug Art

half-day camps

8:30 am – 3 pm

Young Lenape

Ashland Member

#C16018AS

Mini Hikers Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland

#C16019AS

Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

Ashland Safari Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $305 #C16020AS

for campers onsite at ashland

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- 2015 Summer Camp Parent

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Before-care begins 7:30 am, $10/day or $25/wk (no after-care for half-day camps)

Our son has loved this camp for years---I can’t praise it enough! Staff are all wonderful and it is the highlight of his summer.

11-15 yo

Extended care

Led by Valerie Walters Find turtles, snakes, fish, frogs, birds, and insects in their natural environment. Look under logs, in trees, streams, and meadows. Go on a scavenger hunt to find hidden treasures! Make safari crafts and hear tales of adventure.

Camps at Ashland 5-6 5-6 yo yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

Led by Judi Vanderwerff Explore watery habitats at Ashland 8:30 am – 11:30 am and discover the life they support. Use equipment to catch aquatic Ashland animals, search banks and look Member Non-member under rocks. Feel the movement $170 $225 of water in a stream and get your #C16017AS hands muddy at the pond. Hear stories, create crafts, and enjoy a watery good time. Wear clothes and shoes to get muddy and wet.

Non-member

$250 $305

Led by Candy Farr Strap on your hiking shoes, grab your canteen, and hit the trail at Ashland! Take hikes through the woods and fields, up and down fun hills, across bridges, and to secret places you will love. Look for animals hiding, and find your reflection in the creek water as you stretch your legs on the trail.

3-4 yo

Member

Wonderful World of Water

Non-member

$275 $330

Camps at Coverdale

Led by Jan Vincins What was life like for the Lenape 8:30 am – 11:30 am children of northern Delaware years ago? What did they eat and Ashland wear? What were their homes Member Non-member like? We’ll discover the answers by $170 $225 playing Lenape games, meeting #C16016AS live animals, visiting a replica longhouse, creating crafts, learning some Lenape words, doing chores, and listening to Lenape stories. Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

Led by Alyssa Molin-Graves Explore the magic and mystery of insects like butterflies, grasshoppers, and beetles. Search for bugs and create colorful caterpillar collages and handmade insect treasures.

Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC

Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

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8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16021AS

Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

$150

Non-member

$205

#C16022AS

years old

full-day camps New

Led by Lori Molin Discover the shady secrets of Ashland’s forests! Who’s staying cool under the leaves? Who’s hiding inside a hollow log? Can we find snails, salamanders, squirrels or spiders? Work to solve a forest mystery each day! Have fun handling wiggling worms, sneaky snakes and a tough turtle who live in the forest.

Buckets and Boots

5-6

New

Led by Dawn Coughlan What’s in your bucket? Can we fill it with ripe berries? Toads, worms & salamanders? Pebbles and sand from the stream? Create a “bucket list” of all your findings! Play water games and “Hide the Seashell” using our buckets. Each camper gets a personalized bucket to take home. Don’t forget to wear your boots!

Playing in Nature Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $305 #C16023AS

Led by Candy Farr Get outside and play! Spend the week exploring nature by looking for animals, building dams, catching critters, and playing in streams. Do fun outdoor crafts such as leaf and bark rubbings and make your own nature picture frame. Enjoy picnics and story time under a big, shady tree.

Ashland Safari Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $305

Led by Alyssa Molin-Graves Find turtles, snakes, fish, frogs, birds, and insects in their natural environment. Look under logs, in trees, streams, and meadows. Go on a scavenger hunt to find hidden treasures! Make safari crafts and hear tales of adventure.

#C16024AS

The Bug Catcher Club Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$265 $320 #C16025AS

Led by Heather Siple This camp is for serious bug catchers only. Explore the meadow, forest, marsh, pond, and stream to net and catch bugs of all kinds. See what everyone else has caught each day and then have a bug release party at the count of 1, 2, 3! Make bug crafts and read bug stories. A serious bug jar and net are included with the camp.

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View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

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5-6

Outdoor Games Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Non-member

$250 $305 #C16026AS

years old

full-day camps

Get Down in Dirt Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland

Become A Pirate...at Ashland Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12 Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $305 #C16027AS

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $305 #C16028AS

- 2015 Summer Camp Parent

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Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $305 #C16030AS

Led by Candy Farr Find turtles, snakes, fish, frogs, birds, and insects in their natural environment. Look under logs, in trees, streams, and meadows. Go on a scavenger hunt to find hidden treasures! Make safari crafts and hear tales of adventure.

Extended care for campers onsite at ashland

Before-care begins 7:30 am, $10/day or $25/wk After-care* ends 5:30 pm, $15/day or $50/wk *full-day camps only

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My daughter enjoyed it all! She made a great new friend. She loved the stories and the animals and wants to come back.

Ashland Safari

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Led by Alyssa Molin-Graves Have you ever marveled at moths, or wondered why butterflies are so brilliant? Explore the lovely lives of Lepidoptera, from the tiniest grass moth to the stunning Monarch and more! Craft your own beautiful butterflies, help feed tiny growing caterpillars, and discover what’s flying in our butterfly house! Become a master of butterfly catching and enjoy a week of all things fluttering!

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Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

Non-member

$250 $305

3-4 yo

Moth Wings and Butterfly Things

Member

Led by Alison Altergott Let’s dig deeply into DIRT! We’ll squish and squelch in the mud, investigating not only what is in dirt, but who as well! Wiggly worms, grubs, ants, snails and more are just the beginning of what we can find!! We’ll check out these cool creatures and see how they live. Experiment with the color and texture of “red” clay, marsh mud and beach sand. Make a worm village using natural materials complete with houses, tunnels and mudslides.

Camps at Coverdale

8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Deanna Peacock New Ahoy mateys! Bring yer eyepatch and bandana and join Arrrrr crew! We’ll be craftin’ pirate ships, buildin’ and launchin’ catapults and tellin’ pirate stories galore. Look for the skull & crossbones, climb the crow’s nest and have a treasure-trove of fun at Ashland.

New

Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC

Member

Led by Tim Dorsey Each day, play lots of different outside games like some of your favorites hide and seek and duck, duck, goose. Learn new games you’ve never heard of and play them in fields and in the forest. Each afternoon, play in the water, read stories, and work on a craft to cool down.

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Young Treasure Hunters Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16031AS

Led by Heather Siple Calling all adventurers! Look for Ashland’s treasures, both natural and man-made! We will explore for living things in their habitats, hunt for tracks and seek out what humans have left behind including special hidden treasure boxes throughout the property.

Dam Streams and Play in Dirt Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325

Fort Building Club Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16032AS

Led by Stuart Wilkie Work together to build forts at Ashland made out of natural materials. Make a grass fort in a meadow, a stick fort in the woods, and a Lenni-Lenape-style overnight shelter. At the end of the week, take the forts down and “leave no trace” of our adventures.

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Led by Alison Altergott Learn about streams and then dam one, play in the dirt, roll down hills, and splash in the water. Have a “dirt castle” and a dam building contest. Cool off in the water and have lots of fun with outdoor games each day. Bring a second set of clothes to wear home.

Crafting with Nature Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$295 $350

Led by Deanna Peacock Have fun making a nature journal, dream catcher, rain stick, fossils and more. Search Ashland’s fields and forests for sticks, stones, leaves and grasses to create fun and unique crafts.

#C16034AS

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View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

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7-8 years old

Outdoor Skill Adventures 8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16035AS

Led by Alison Altergott Put your outdoor skills to the test! Learn how to build shelters, track animals, and make tools. Identify local wildlife and edible wild plants, and learn how Native Americans lived off the land. Use maps, compasses, and natural clues to find your way around a challenging orienteering course.

Member

Non-member

$270 $325

$165

Non-member

$220

#C16037AS

Led by Dawn Coughlan Explore Ashland Nature Center on foot paths as a junior hiker! Make a hiking stick, and discover a new part of the nature center property each day. Hear stories of nature adventurers and cool off with water games each afternoon.

Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16039AS

Looking for family nature fun on weekends?

Discover FREE activities at all our sites Learn more on pg 13

Ashland Rangers 8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland $165

Non-member

$220

#C16038AS

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Member

Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Join our team of rangers at Ashland as we blaze trails, catch animals, and search for special places. Practice using compasses, following maps, and making shelters. Learn how to track animals and identify local wildlife. Earn your own “Youth Ranger” badge.

11-15 yo

Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

#C16036AS

Member

3-4 yo

Ashland

Camps at Coverdale

8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Deanna Peacock Search fields, forests, and the marsh for animals that live at Ashland. Catch small animals and observe them. Meet some of the live animal collection and touch furs, bones, feet, and claws. Look for tracks, hear stories and make a craft about your favorite wild animal.

Fort Building Club

Adventure Hikers Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC

Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

Animal Adventures

Age Meet Details & groups our staff policies

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7-8

d n a l h As As Discover Streams and Play In Them Too Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16040AS

Led by Alison Altergott What could be better than playing in a cool stream during the heat of summer? Learn what happens to rain from spring showers. Explore streams, creeks, ponds and marshes. Discover the plants and animals that live there. Meet animals with special water adaptations from Ashland’s animal collection.

Outdoor Artists Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$280 $335

Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16042AS

Led by Alison Altergott Search for fish, frogs, snakes, salamanders, and turtles in watery and woodland habitats. Meet live reptiles and amphibians from Ashland’s collection, and use nets to catch tadpoles and bluegills. Bring a plain tee shirt to make fish prints, shoes that can get wet, and an extra set of clothes.

Animal Adventures Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16044AS

Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Non-member

$270 $325

Available at ashland only

Before-care begins 7:30 am, $10/day or $25/wk After-care ends 5:30 pm, $15/day or $50/wk

Remarkable Reptiles and Magnificent Mammals

Member

Extended care

Led by Stuart Wilkie Hike and sketch from inspirations on the trails. Create works of art, using pencils, water colors and acrylic paints and create your own nature journal. No drawing experience is necessary. The magic of the outdoors will make everyone an artist!

#C16041AS

Ashland

Fish Scales and Snake Tails

years old

#C16043AS

Led by Ellen Bacino Explore the similarities and differences of both warm and cold-blooded animals. Observe live coldblooded animals such as turtles, tortoises, frogs, and snakes. Visit the pond, marsh, and streams in search of these fascinating creatures. Explore the world of warm-blooded animals through our collection of taxidermy including otter, beaver, birds, and more. Make animal crafts and a tasty “animal” snack.

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View camps and sign up at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp or call 302.239.2334

Program locations

7-8

Outdoor Skill Adventures Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

years old

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Fort Building Club Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

#C16045AS

#C16048AS

Butterfly House Helpers Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325

Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5 Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16046AS

Catching and Caring for Animals Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325 #C16050AS

Butterfly House Helpers 8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$270 $325

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#C16047AS

Led by Ellen Bacino Explore the meadows of Ashland in search of butterflies and moths. Look on plants for hiding caterpillars. Use nets to catch butterflies and put them in the Butterfly House. Feed the caterpillars and care for the butterflies you catch. Learn about different species of butterflies, create butterfly crafts, and enjoy a tasty “butterfly” snack.

11-15 yo

Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Are you an animal lover? Help take care of a variety of wildlife from Ashland’s animal collection. Keep records as we exercise, feed, weigh, and measure reptiles, amphibians, and other animals. Catch and care for wild animals to observe their activities before releasing them. Talk to animal experts and rehabilitators to learn about the complex needs of wildlife.

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Rob Yacucci From archery to throwing sticks, the Native Americans had to be good at target sports in order to survive. Test yourself as we learn how to be skillful with bows and arrows, spears, and other tools in a challenging target course that you help create.

#C16049AS

3-4 yo

Native American Target Sports

Camps at Coverdale

$270 $325

Non-member

$270 $325

Camps at Camps at Abbott’s DEEC

Ashland

Led by Rob Yacucci Put your outdoor skills to the test! Learn how to build shelters, track animals, and make tools. Identify local wildlife and edible wild plants, and learn how Native Americans lived off the land. Use maps, compasses, and natural clues to find your way around a challenging orienteering course.

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8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$385 $440 #C16051AS

Led by Rob Yacucci Learn to fish nearby ponds, reservoirs, and rivers. Begin your week at a private pond where we will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Expect to reel in huge bluegills and even a large-mouth bass! Taste the fish you catch after frying them up on a hot skillet. Learn to cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait and master the art of unhooking your catch.

Child vs Wild Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16052AS

Led by Kathy Szczerba Become an outdoor survivalist and set yourself loose in the wild! Learn to survive in the wild by practicing skills in fire building, first aid, trail safety, wild edible plants, cooking in the wild, shelter building, and archery. Get yourself out of the boondocks in one piece. Prepare a fire to cook and eat wild game and plants as part of your extended day cookout on Thursday.

Bird Experience at Middle Run Led by Dawn Coughlan Explore the world of birds at Middle Run 8:45 am – 3:15 pm Natural Area. Help Tri-State Bird Rescue volunteers take care of baby birds, photograph Middle Run Natural Area baby birds in nest boxes, and monitor nesting birds along the Middle Run Birding Trail. Member Non-member Meet unique birds like Tree Swallows, Indigo $330 $385 Buntings, and Eastern Bluebirds. Create #C16053AS nest boxes, feeders, and treats for the birds. No Extended Care available. Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

Fun with Fishing Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$385 $440 #C16054AS

9-12 years old

Tough Mudder Nature Led by Judy Montgomery Utilizing the rugged terrain of the Granogue 8:45 am – 3:15 pm Estate, teams will swing, scramble, plunge, splash and compete in events that build Granogue all-around strength, fitness, mental grit and Estate camaraderie. Every challenge will contain Member Non-member some of Mudder Nature’s finest - creeks, $385 $440 forests, webs, logs, vines and mud! Meets #C16056AS daily at Granogue, final obstacle course on Friday. No Extended Care available. Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

Kayaking Club Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16055AS

Led by Courtney McKinley Have the thrill of controlling your own boat during this water adventure. Hone your paddling skills as we explore many local waterways. Sneaking up on all different types of wildlife, including mammals, water birds, and turtles! We will start out the week in a nearby lake and work our way up to creeks and rivers. All levels of experience welcome.

Small Watercraft Adventures Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16057AS

Led by Bradley Reynolds Use various small watercraft to ply local waters. Canoe, kayak, tube, and rowboat your way around lakes, ponds, and rivers. Try fishing and look for water birds and wildlife as you go. Learn proper techniques and have a blast on the water!

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Led by Rob Yacucci Discover what it would be like to thrive as the 8:45 am – 3:15 pm Lenape did! Learn how to track, hunt and fish using only things found in nature. Build basic Bucktoe traps such as spring and fixed snares. Create Creek fire using hand drills and fire plows. Develop Preserve your ability to hit a specific target with bows Member Non-member and arrows and an atlatl. Make your own $330 $385 arrow head necklace to identify your tribe. #C16058BK Build and race boats down Bucktoe Creek. No Extended Care available. Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

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Led by Shannon Tilmon Camp out under the stars on the top of a 8:45 am – 3:15 pm hill surrounded by beautiful forest. Identify birds, look for frogs and salamanders, Bucktoe and go dip-netting in a pond. Check bird Creek boxes to see what is living inside and try Preserve to win a geocaching competition. Take Member Non-member a night hike to find owls, bats, calling $215 $270 foxes, and snorting deer. Bring a sleeping #C16059BK bag and mess kit. No Extended Care available.

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Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

8:30 am – 3 pm

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$215

Non-member

$270

Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$330 $385 #C16062AS

Child vs Wild Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15 Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415

Member

Non-member

$385 $440 #C16065AS

The Best Adventures of Ashland

Led by Kathy Szczerba & Courtney McKinley Become an outdoor survivalist and set yourself loose in the wild! Compete against each other and Mother Nature as you learn to survive in the wild. Develop skills in fire building, wilderness first aid, trail safety, wild edible plants, shelter building and archery. Get yourself out of the boondocks in one piece. Prepare a fire to cook and eat wild game and plants as part of your extended day cookout on Thursday.

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Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16066AS

Led by Jess Rodriguez Would you like to experience some of the best adventures of Ashland camps, and learn some new skills? Then this is the camp for you. Spend some time shooting different bows on the archery range, learn the basics of fire building, try your hand at freshwater fishing at a local pond, kayak in nearby waterways and explore some great habitats.

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8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Delaware Nature Society Staff Learn to fish nearby ponds, reservoirs, and rivers. Begin your week at a private pond where we will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Expect to reel in huge bluegills and even a largemouth bass! Taste the fish you catch after frying them up on a hot skillet. Learn to cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait and master the art of unhooking your catch.

11-15 yo

8:30 am – 3 pm

Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

Camps at Ashland 5-6 yo 7-8 yo 9-12 yo

Ashland

Led by Shannon Tilmon Get wet and wild exploring freshwater ecosystems and experiment with water! Watch for aquatic animals while you tube down the Brandywine River. Sample stream water, aquatic organisms, and compare fish. Make a jar aquarium to take care of for the week. Most time is spent outdoors at Red Clay and White Clay Creeks, marshes, and ponds.

Fun with Fishing

3-4 yo

Aqualab

Led by Heather Siple Create your own special place in the 8:45 am – 3:15 pm woods of Bucktoe Creek Preserve. Based on the book Henry’s Meadow Bucktoe by Doris Burn this camp is for the Creek inventors, creators and builders. Preserve “If you could build your very own Member Non-member special place, what would it look like?” $330 $385 Spend a day building the structures #C16064BK of your own woodland hang-out! Play, create, build, have fun in the wild. No Extended Care available. Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

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Led by Tim Dorsey Put your paddling skills to the test during this three day adventure. We will start by learning the basic strokes out at Lums Pond, followed by a paddle through Dragon Marsh near Delaware City, and enjoy wildlife. Then put your skills to work on the Brandywine River, taking us on a journey from Pennsylvania back into Delaware. Dip nets and seine nets will help us sample the aquatic life.

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Woodland Village at Bucktoe

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White Clay Creek Adventures

Sporting with Nature

Led by Shannon Tilmon Spend the week trying archery, model rocket 8:45 am – 3:15 pm launching, canoe racing, and primitive tool building. Study a vernal pool, catch insects Mortenson in a meadow, and cook on an outdoor Property fireplace. Kayak a scenic, shaded section Member Non-member of the beautiful White Clay Creek. Visit the $330 $385 “Big Pond” and the Chambers House Nature #C16067AS Center, and more. Take part in an outdoor skills challenge. No Extended Care available.

Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

Primitive Skills: Lenape Apprentice

Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$330 $385 #C16068AS

Led by Kathy Szczerba Spend the week learning indigenous life skills as a Lenape Apprentice. Try your hand at primitive tool-making and archery. Learn the skills of fire building, shelter making and fishing. Travel the way the natives would in a canoe.

Herbology at Ashland Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16069AS

Led by Sue Bara Become an Herbalist for the week! Learn to identify local plants that can be used as medicine and which parts to harvest. Create a field journal, make herbal remedies like firstaid salves, tasty teas, and infused oils, and enjoy field trips to special herb-filled places!

Geocrafting Mon 8/1 Fri 8/5

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$330 $385 #C16072AS

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16071AS

Led by Jess Rodriguez Combine your love of sports with your love of nature! Spend the week sampling a different outdoor sport each day, discovering wildlife and nature as we go. Immerse yourself in aquatic habitats, fish, and kayaks. Dive into geology while rock climbing. Look for wildlife while geocaching and horseback riding. All experience levels are welcome.

Child vs Wild 8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16070AS

Young Herpetologists Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$330 $385 #C16073AS

Led by Tim Dorsey Visit local habitats known for having lots of reptiles and amphibians and search for snakes, lizards, turtles, salamanders, and frogs. Catch them, handle them, and learn how to identify them. Track a Box Turtle using radio telemetry equipment. Meet local herpetologist Jim White and create a “herpetology book”.

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Led by Mary Ann Levan Who says the Stone Age is over? Enjoy a week of creative “earth projects” with natural stone and earth materials. Experience painting with mud, making glitter from mica, working on a “dirt shirt”. On some days, campers will travel offsite to collect materials “from the wild”!

Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$330 $385 #C16075AS

Led by Joe Sebastiani & Dawn Coughlan Become an ornithologist - a master of the science of birds! Meet with experts and go to special places to observe amazing feathered creatures! See herons, eagles, shorebirds, and many other species on our travels. Help with real ag e s scientific research and travel to birding hotspots. Binoculars will be years old provided but feel free to bring your own!

9-15

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Camp Perseid Advanced Sporting with Nature Mon 6/13 Fri 6/17

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$385 $440 #C16077AS

Nature Photography Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19 Ashland Member

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16076AS

Beginning Backpackers Mon 6/20 Fri 6/24

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Non-member

$360 $415 #C16078AS

Led by Judy Montgomery New Inspired by Star Wars 8:45 am – 3:15 pm movies, AND the wonders of nature, we’ll create a new band Granogue of rebel characters and the Estate spaceships they’ll fly in! Characters Member Non-member inspired by live animals. Study $360 $415 photos of NASA ‘s rovers, shuttles #C16089AS and the international space station. Learn from Lego models. Awaken your creative forces! Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

Outdoor Adventures and Videography New Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1 Ashland

Extended care

Member

for campers onsite at ashland

After-care ends 5:30 pm, $15/day or $50/wk

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Non-member

$360 $415

11-15 yo yo 11-15

8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Derek Stoner Experience the excitement of outdoor activities like climbing, kayaking, and fishing while capturing the action on digital video. As a group, we will create a film to document the week’s adventures using GoPro cameras, a digital camcorder, and compact video cameras. Bring your own equipment if you’d like to help add to our array of optics and recording devices!

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Star Wars Art and Adventures

3-4 yo

Member

Led by Bradley Reynolds Learn the basics of backpacking and set off for adventure! Learn how to pack a backpack, what to bring, how to read a map, start a fire, cook camp food, and the basics of safe, low-impact camping. On Thursday, set off on a one-night, six-mile backpacking adventure in the wild. Fee includes use of a backpack, tent, and 3 meals on the trip. Bring your own sleeping bag, mess kit, water bottle and hiking boots.

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8:30 am – 3 pm

Led by Kathy Szczerba Try your hand at the exciting art of nature photography as you explore local natural areas. Using digital cameras, we will seek great photo opportunities of birds, butterflies, frogs, turtles, and an assortment of mammals. Meet with local wildlife photographers, create a portfolio, and be a star in your own photo art show.

Led by Brian Richardson Get active in nature conquering various outdoor sports throughout the week. Test your muscles at a local rock climbing facility, try your hand at fishing, tame the Brandywine River in your kayak, test your archery accuracy, and explore geocaching trails and frisbee courses. Learning new sports, testing our skills, and exploring nature as we go...all experience levels are welcome.

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Led by Judy Montgomery It’s Greek Week at Granogue! Learn 8:45 am – 3:15 pm about Astronomy and the Greek Gods and Goddesses that are found in the Granogue summer skies. Create a mosaic. Estate Stay overnight on Wednesday and Member Non-member view the Perseid meteor shower from $385 $440 your tent or the Granogue Tower. #C16074AS Prepare for our Greek Pentathlon on Friday which includes running, archery, javelins and chariot racing! No Extended Care available. Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

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Wild Art! Freshwater Aquatic Biology Mon 6/27 Fri 7/1

8:30 am – 4 pm

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $250 #C16079AS

Led by Tim Dorsey Use nets and test kits to explore streams, marshes, ponds and rivers, and find out how to tell if a freshwater habitat is healthy. Canoe a local river, create and maintain an individual aquarium with animals from the Ashland mill pond, and conduct your own science experiment. At the end of the week, present your experiment in a closing ceremony at Ashland. ade s This program is gr offered in partnership th th with the Delaware Department of Education.

6 -7

Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

$215

Target Masters Challenge Wed 7/6 Fri 7/8

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland

Ashland Member

Non-member

$250 $250 #C16082AS

Non-member

#C16081AS

Led by Tim Dorsey Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a marine biologist, a wildlife scientist, or a geologist? Visit with professionals from a variety of scientific careers to discover their jobs. Conduct experiments, track wildlife, explore marshes, handle reptiles, and much more. This ade s program is offered gr in partnership th th with the Delaware Department of Education.

7 -8

Led by Judy Montgomery Unleash your creativity and experiment with materials in unexpected ways during 3 days of art-making workshops! Seek inspiration from the wild……and work outdoors with local artists and creators! Try creative collages, pen, pencil ag e s & chalk sketching, fabric animal art, batik making, years old Plein-air painting, botanical art, plant printing and more. Parents welcome to sign up!

12+

$280 $335

Careers in Science 8:30 am – 4 pm

$270

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Member

Mon 7/11 Fri 7/15

Non-member

New

Led by Rob Yacucci Veterans of prior Target Masters camps are invited to this special three-day challenge. Target shooting experiences include archery, air rifles, and the primitive atlatl to expand upon your target sport skill base. All activities led by certified instructors teaching safe and ethical practices under strict supervision. Campers must have taken a Target Masters summer camp previous to this or demonstrate experience in Target Sports.

Advanced Fun with Fishing Mon 7/18 Fri 7/22

8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland Member

$515

Non-member

$570

#C16083AS

Led by Rob Yacucci Join us for a week-long fishing adventure. Try pond fishing for bass and bluegill, fly-fishing on the Brandywine River, and saltwater fishing in the Delaware Bay for dogfish, croakers, and other prize fish. Learn how to properly fillet and cook your own fish. Camp out at Cape Henlopen State Park Thursday night and go on a bay fishing expedition. Catch flounder, bluefish, and maybe a shark! 5pm pickup on Friday.

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Archery Adventures

Target Masters Mon 7/25 Fri 7/29

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$460 $515 #C16084AS

Non-member

$360 $415 #C16085AS

Non-member

$440 $495 #C16086AS

Hawk Mountain Adventure Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Led by Jess Rodriguez Be the boss of your own boat! Kayak on local waterways in many places that canoes can’t go. Paddle the Brandywine Creek and Octoraro Reservoir. Enjoy the thrill of cruising small rapids, running rubble dams, and sneaking up on water birds, mammals, turtles, and big fish. Learn the basics of kayaking on a nearby lake, then try your skills on creeks and rivers.

Non-member

$465 $520 #C16087AS

Led by Sally O’Byrne The last week of Summer is the first week of raptor migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and our group will be there for it. Hiking to North Lookout, we will help the counters find hawks. Camping for 3 nights in Adirondack shelters, we will hike rugged mountain trails, swim in the local river, and help staff prepare the Sanctuary trails for the crowds that will soon arrive. Educators will introduce us to live raptors and staff scientists will share ground-breaking research about raptors throughout the world. Campers will be sent a detailed list of what is needed. Includes 3 overnights (Tuesday-Friday).

Young Ornithologists Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

8:30 am – 3 pm Member

Non-member

$330 $385 #C16075AS

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9-15

11-15 yo yo 11-15

Ashland

Led by Joe Sebastiani & Dawn Coughlan Become an ornithologist - a master of the science of birds! Meet with experts and go to special places to observe amazing feathered creatures! See herons, eagles, shorebirds, and many other species on our travels. Help out with real scientific research ag e s and travel to birding hotspots. Binoculars will be provided but feel free years old to bring your own!

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Member

3-4 yo

Ashland

Led by Rob Yacucci Get ready for a week of fun with the bow and arrow! Learn all about this ancient sport as you test your skills with the stick and string. Archery is more popular than ever, being featured in movies, television, and animations. Create challenging targets that will test your skills and provide thrills when you hit the bullseye!

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8:30 am – 3 pm

Ashland

Kayak Adventures Mon 8/8 Fri 8/12

Mon 8/15 Fri 8/19

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Ashland

Led by Rob Yacucci Learn how to safely and accurately shoot bows and arrows, slingshots, air rifles, and shotguns. Craft your own spears and throwing sticks, and learn the importance of target practice to Native Americans. Test your eye with tomahawks and the ancient atlatl. Have fun creating unique targets and marksmanship challenges to test your skills. Visit the world’s largest archery store for indoor shooting as well as “Video Archery”. All instruction by certified shooting instructors under safe and strict supervision.

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Extended care

Ways to register Register online starting February 1 at 7 am at www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp Mail, fax, or email a scan of the registration form on the opposite page . Technical assistance is available at 302.239.2334 ext. 0 beginning February 1 at 7 am (8:30 am to 4:30 pm thereafter).

Ashland & DEEC Camps Before-care

After-care

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$10/day; $25/week

ends at 5:30 pm $15/day; $50/week

Reduced rates for Delaware Nature Society Members DelNature Members receive a discount for summer camp! Become a Member online at www.DelNature.org/BecomeAMember or call 302.239.2334 ext. 0. Please be sure your Membership is current through the end of summer camp season (August 19, 2016). Delaware Nature Society reserves the right to charge the Non-member camp rate for camps that occur after the expiration date of your Membership.

Camp locations without extended care Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Nature Center, Coverdale Farm Preserve, Granogue Estate, Mortenson Property, Bucktoe Creek Preserve, Flint Woods Preserve, and Middle Run Natural Area.

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When to register

Go to www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp, select your camp choices and select extended care for the week(s)/day(s) of those camps as you need them.

February 1 Registration begins for DelNature Members in the following member levels: Grandparent, Household, Household Plus, and above.

Refunds and Cancellations

February 16 Registration begins for non-members.

Camp season dates June 13, 2016 - August 19, 2016 No camp on July 4 and 5.

Requests for withdrawal 15 business days or more prior to the scheduled camp start date will be honored. Refunds for withdrawal fewer than 15 business days prior to the start date will be issued only if the slot is filled. A $35 administrative fee will be withheld for each camp withdrawal regardless of withdrawal date.

Transferring to a Different Camp Every effort to accommodate transfers to a different camp will be made. If additional processing is required to complete the transfer (e.g. refunding difference in fees, contacting wait lists, etc.), you may be charged an administrative fee.

Scholarships Through the generosity of a variety of foundations, corporations, community organizations and generous individuals, a limited number of scholarships are available for those needing assistance. For information, contact David Pragoff at 302.239.2334 ext. 133.

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