Summer Camp 2025

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• Wet & Wonderful Water Summer Camp

  • Start
    06/30/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/03/2025
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    12 registrants

  Registration is closed

  For children entering 3rd-5th grades in fall 2025

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

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

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

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

  Registration Fee per camper:  
  Members: $195
  Nonmembers: $285

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: June 9

  Location: Varies, see below for daily schedule

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

  
  

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• Wildlife Research Teen Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/07/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/11/2025
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    9 registrants

  Registration is closed

  For children entering 9th-12th grades in fall 2025

  A career in the natural resources field can include many different jobs, including important research and conservation projects. This camp will allow you to get a hands-on, behind the scenes look at several wildlife research projects that are currently active in Calvert County and other parts of the state. This is your chance to talk to staff in the field, collect valuable data, and learn more about the animals in your backyard! Come prepared to get up close with wildlife and see things from an all new perspective.

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

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

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: June 9

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

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

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

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

  Times vary, see below for daily schedule

  Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - overnight to Friday
  Friday: Pickup at 12:00 p.m.

  
  

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• Creepy Crawlies Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/08/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/11/2025
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    13 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Welcome to camp letter and what to bring/wear info is now available here:

  2025.CreepyCrawlies.letter.and.list.pdf
  

  
  

  For children going into grades 1-2 in fall 2025

  Discover the world of Creepy Crawlies. This camp dives into the fascinating lives of worms, insects, and other often overlooked creatures. Through hands-on exploration, critter hunts, and nature crafts, campers will learn about habitats, life cycles, and the importance of these creatures in our world.

  Registration deadline: June 1

  Registration Fee per camper:
  Members: $130
  Nonmembers: $190

  Naturalist in Charge:  Tania Gale 

  Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

  9:00am - 2:00pm each day

  Location:

  Tuesday and Wednesday: Kings Landing Park

  Thursday and Friday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

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

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• River Runners Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/14/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/18/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Kings Landing Park
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Welcome to Camp letter and packing list available here:

  River.Runners.Letter.and.List.2025.pdf

  
  

  For children entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2025

  
  

  This week we will explore all things aquatic while learning the basics of getting around on the water safely.  We will use kayaks and canoes to get us out onto and INTO these wild water habitats - investigating with nets, water quality testing equipment – and our senses. The last 2 days of the week will be an overnight adventure to a paddle-in campsite on the Patuxent River.

  Campers should be comfortable on and in the water and should be competent swimmers.

  Registration fee includes camp water bottle, camp duffle bag, all camping fees and equipment needed, Thursday snacks, dinner and campfire with s'mores, and Friday breakfast. 

  Registration deadline: June 1

  Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

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

  Daily Schedule
  

  Location: Kings Landing Park

  Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

  Thursday: 9a.m. meet for camping overnight at Milltown Landing campsite 

  Friday: camper pick up at 12:00p.m.

  No camp on Friday after 12 noon.

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

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• Creature Feature Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/15/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/18/2025
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    12 registrants

  Registration is closed

  For children entering 1st-2nd grades in fall 2025

  Mammals and Birds and Reptiles, oh my! Join us for a wild week of fun and discovery. Campers will explore a variety of wild animal habitats and see who lives where, and why.  Unearth the amazing world of wild animals through games, crafts, and hands-on activities, including a chance to meet and interact with turtles, snakes, and many more! 

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

  Registration Fee per camper:
  Members: $130
  Nonmembers: $190

  ter and packing list will be sent out and posted online in June.

  Calvert Nature Society 

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

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

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: June 9

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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• Outdoor Adventure Skills Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/21/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/24/2025
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Registration is closed

  For children entering grades 5-6 grade in fall 2025

  The outdoors has plenty of adventures to offer!  From kayaking to hiking to campfire cooking we will travel around various parks throughout Calvert County to learn outdoor survival skills and enjoy the great outdoors. 

  Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

  Registration Fee per camper: 
  Society members: $130
  Nonmembers: $190

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: Friday June 27,2025

  **Locations and times will be finalized and listed before registration opens.**

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

  Daily Schedule:

  Monday 7/21: Location: TBD 9:00am-3:00pm

  Tuesday 7/22: Location: TBD 9:00am-3:00pm

  Wednesday 7/23:  Kings Landing Park Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

  Thursday 7/24: Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

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• Little Explorers Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/29/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/01/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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

  Children must be bathroom independent

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

  Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

  Fee per camper:
  Members: $120
  Nonmembers: $175

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Is your camper nervous about being on their own at camp?  Come for our optional "Meet the Naturalist" day at Flag Ponds Nature Park on July 23 at 10am. More information will be sent to registered participants.

  Registration deadline: June 1

  Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

  9:00am - 12:00pm each day

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

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

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• Life on the Edge Overnight

  • Start
    10/17/2025
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    7:30 AM
  • End
    10/18/2025
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Meet at Kings Landing Park and travel to Assateague Island National Seashore
  • Spaces left
    8

  Registration is closed

  For students in grades 6-8

  Location: We will meet at Kings Landing Park then we'll travel by van to Assateague Island National Seashore.  

  Experience the magic of the coast at our overnight adventure! Explore the bay, camp under the stars, cook over a fire, and hike through nature's wonders.

  This isn’t just any overnight trip—it’s your chance to step into the wild and experience the magic of the coast firsthand! Picture this: you’ll be trekking through breathtaking landscapes, camping beneath a sky full of stars, cooking dinner over an open fire and discovering the wonders of the bay with your friends. Every moment will be an adventure, from the stunning hikes to late-night stories by the fire.

  Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Grab your spot and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

  Friday, October 18, 7:30 a.m. through Saturday, October 19, 4:00 p.m.

  Mandatory pre-trip meeting for all participants and their families on Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 pm at Kings Landing Park. Each camper and a parent or guardian must attend.

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale
  

  Fee per child:
  

  Society members pay $110 per person.
  Nonmembers pay $140 per person.

  Please register by September 27.

  Each child must be registered separately.

  Includes:
  

  • Entrance into the National Park.
  • Camp duffle bag.
  • Hands-on experience cooking dinner together over a campfire.
  • Night walk.
  • Campfire dinner and s'mores Friday, Saturday breakfast and lunch included, but bring lunch and a snack for Friday.
  • Tents provided (2 people/tent) – must have own sleeping bag.

  Packing list can be found here and will be emailed to participants in late September.

  
  

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