Summer Camp 2025

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• Life's a Beach Summer Camp

  • Start
    06/23/2025
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  • End
    06/27/2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    12

  Registration is closed

  For children entering grades 3-5 in fall 2025

  Campers will wade through waves to seine for fish, dip-net in tidal ponds, and search for shells and fossils along the shore. They’ll explore sandy dunes and discover cool marine adaptations with hands-on science activities. From sandcastle engineering to creating ocean art, it’s the ultimate beach adventure where science meets sandy fun!

  Registration deadline: June 1

  Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

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

  Daily Schedule: Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  Thursday-Friday - camp begins at 6:00 p.m. Thursday with a cookout for campers AND their families and goes overnight (overnight is for campers ONLY) to 9:00a.m. Friday. 

  No camp after 9:00 a.m. Friday or before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

  NOTE: Campers will be sleeping in tents outside, 2 to a tent.

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• Birding Adventures Summer Camp

  • Start
    06/23/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    06/27/2025
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varies, see description
  • Spaces left
    8

  Registration is closed

  For children entering grades 6-8 grade in fall 2025

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

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

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: Friday May 25,2025

  Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

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

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

  Daily Schedule:

  Monday 6/24: Flag Ponds Nature Park 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Special activity: Beach Hike

  Tuesday 6/25: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Special Activity: Prothonotary Warbler Surveys

  Wednesday 6/26: Gatewood Preserve 5:30am-11:30am

  • Special Activity: Field research bird banding project

  Thursday 6/27: Location: Kings Landing Park Time: 6:00am-3:00pm

  • Special Activity: Hart Miller Island Trip

  Friday 6/28: Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm

  • Special Activity: Campfire Dinner and Night Hike

  
  

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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
    12

  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, ponds, 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
    12

  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.

  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.

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

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

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: June 9

  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
    12

  Registration is closed

  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

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• River Runners Summer Camp

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

  Registration is closed

  For children entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2024

  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.

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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
    15

  Registration is closed

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

  Do beavers live on the beach? Do snakes live in the swamp? Find out during this 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! 
  

  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.
  

  Advanced Reservations are required

  Please Register By: June 9

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

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

  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
    8

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

  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: Friday June 27,2025

  Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

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

  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

  
  

  
  

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• Little Explorers Summer Camp

  • Start
    07/29/2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/01/2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  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.

  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

  Naturalist in Charge:  Tania Gale 

  Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

  9:00am - 12:00pm each day

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

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

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