For children entering grades 3-5 in fall 2023

At the end of a summer day, if a child isn’t dirty, there is something missing. In this camp we will wade into the muddiest habitats in the park with nets, magnifying glasses, and all our senses. We will investigate how different types of mud are created, what lives in the mud, and, of course, play in the mud!  Come prepared to get down and dirty... really dirty.

Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

Fee per camper: Society members: $165; Nonmembers: $195

Daily Schedule:

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

Thursday-Friday - camp begins at 6:00 p.m. Thursday and goes overnight 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.

*If changes in COVID safety protocol do not allow for an overnight, we will have camp 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. both Thursday and Friday

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Marvelous Mud "Welcome to Camp!" letter and packing list can be found here in June and will be emailed to registered participants.

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children entering grades 6-8 grade in fall 2023

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. This year we will also be collecting data for the breeding bird survey, visiting a bird banding station, and going on a cruise in search of birds near the mouth of the Patuxent River! 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: Thursday June 1

Program Fee

Free for Society members:  $210
$8 per family for nonmembers:  $240

Naturalist In Charge: Gene Groshon

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

Daily schedule

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

Special activity: Beach Hike

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

Special Activity: Prothonotary Warbler Surveys

Wednesday: Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park 5:30am-11:40am

Special Activity: Field research bird banding project

Thursday: Kings Landing Park 9:00am-3:00pm

Special Activity: Visits to marsh areas

Friday: Flag Ponds Nature Park 9:00am-3:00pm

Special Activity: Boat cruise and Calvert Marine Museum visit

COVID Policies and Procedures 

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

 

For children entering grades 4 & 5 in Fall 2023

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 a different natural body of water every day and learning what makes each place special. Campers should be comfortable entering water up to their waist. We will be wading into local creeks, rivers, ponds, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Naturalist In Charge: Kim Curren

Fee per camper: Society members: $120; Nonmembers: $150

Location: varies, see below

Daily schedule: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Kings Landing Park; Huntingtown, MD

Thursday: Gatewood Preserve; Prince Frederick, MD

Friday: Flag Ponds Nature Park; Lusby, MD

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

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children entering grades 3-5 in fall 2023

Summer nights can be magical - with frogs and crickets singing and fireflies glowing in the trees. This camp will get us outdoors to experience the mysteries of the night.  Campers will have fun together exploring the beach, swamp, and forest while learning what makes night animals special.  We will also play games, make a campfire, and enjoy campfire snacks!

Naturalist In Charge: Tania Gale

Fee per camper:  Society members: $60; Nonmembers: $90

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Daily Schedule:

This camp meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights - 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

No camp on Monday or Friday

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

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2023

Not all who wander are lost! This camp will have ambitious hikers exploring Calvert County nature parks on foot. Walking an average of 2-4 miles per day, campers will learn basic hiking safety and play trail games while enjoying the sights along the way. Throughout the week we will explore the trails of Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Landing Park, and Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. We will end the week with an overnight camping trip to western Maryland where we will hike the rock maze at Garrett State Forest, see the beauty of Swallow Falls State Park and conquer Hoye-Crest, Maryland's highest peak! 

Naturalist In Charge: Kim Curren

Fee per camper:  Society members: $280; Nonmembers: $310

Daily Schedule:

Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Daily
Thursday: Drop off at 9:30 a.m. (overnight trip to Potomac-Garrett State Forest campground)
Friday: Pick up at 3:30 p.m.

Location: Daily drop off and pick up at at Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby, MD.  Campers will be driven to a variety of locations throughout the week in a county vehicle. 

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

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children entering grades 1-2 in Fall 2023

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

Naturalist In Charge: Paige Stevens

Fee per camper: Karyn to adjust as necessary

Society members: $100

Nonmembers: $130

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

Daily schedule

Monday: 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m Flag Ponds Nature Park

Thursday: 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m Flag Ponds Nature Park

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children ages 4-5 years old by time of camp - All children must be bathroom independent.

Send your little campers for this fun close-up 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 and crafts round out our days.

Is your camper nervous about being on their own at camp?  Come for our optional "meet the staff" day at Flag Ponds on July 18 at 10am or 2pm. More information will be sent to registered participants.  

Naturalist in Charge:  Tania Gale and Summer Interns 

Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

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

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children ages 4-5 years old by time of camp - All children must be bathroom independent.

Send your little campers for this fun close-up 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 and crafts round out our days.

Is your camper nervous about being on their own at camp?  Come for our optional "meet the staff" day at Flag Ponds on July 18 at 10am or 2pm. More information will be sent to registered participants.  

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

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

Naturalist in Charge:  Tania Gale and Summer Interns 

Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

For children entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2023

This week we will explore all things aquatic while learning the basics of getting around on the water safely.  We will use a variety of watercraft 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 western Maryland – including a guided canoe experience with local guides, rafting on the Shenandoah River, and camping overnight.

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

Campers will each need a separate outfitter waiver form for each day of the overnight - canoeing on Thursday and rafting on Friday.  Waivers will be filled out online in June - link will be emailed to participants. 

Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

Fee per camper: Society members:  $400; Nonmembers: $430

Daily Schedule

Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. overnight trip to Western MD
Friday: pick up at 6:00p.m.

Monday: Gatewood Preserve
Tuesday: Lower Marlboro Pier
Wednesday: Kings Landing Park
Thursday: meets at Kings Landing Park for overnight trip
Friday: pick up at Kings Landing Park

Waivers will be posted here in early June

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

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.