2010 Summer Nature Camps at Mt. Pleasant

The Conservancy offers full-day nature camps in 1 week sessions. Now in its sixth year, our nature camp encourages children to learn about Howard County’s ecology and natural history through fun and exciting hikes, experiments, stories and hands-on exploration of Mt. Pleasant. Nature camp runs from 9:00am - 3:30pm with before and after care options available. Campers must be between the ages of 5 - 11. Cost is $250 per session and payment is due in full at the time of registration. Sign your child up for one or more sessions!

To view our camp brochure click here.

June 28 – July 2: C.S.I. Mt Pleasant – Conservation Science Investigation Earth is always changing; volcanoes and earthquakes, rock and mineral formation, weathering and erosion. Conduct experiments to find out how the Earth continues to change and search outdoors to find the evidence. Discover ways we can help conserve the land.

July 5 – 9: Exoskeleton Escapade Investigate the world of insects and other arthropods on land, in the air and in fresh water. Observe the lifecycle of insects while helping the Conservancy raise butterflies. Learn about our resident honey bees and their importance for our favorite foods.

July 12 - 16: Chesapeake H2O Adventures Connect to the Chesapeake Bay! Explore streams and wetlands while learning about their important role in the water cycle and the ecosystem. Gain knowledge of watersheds and how you can help protect them.

July 19 - 23: Where the Green Things Grow Hunt for wildflowers, summer berries and trees young and old. Become skilled at identifying different plants and discover their role in the ecosystem. Predict what lives in a habitat based on the plant life you observe.

July 26 - 30: Diamondback Discovery {Only 4 spots left!} Get up close with reptiles and amphibians in our Nature Center and help us raise our baby Diamondback terrapins for their release. Search for salamanders, tadpoles, turtles and more as you explore streams and forests. Where do these creatures live and how do they survive?

August 2 – 6: Survive This! {Camp is FULL} Camper vs. Mt Pleasant! Learn basic outdoor survival skills including shelter building, animal tracking, fire building, orienteering and more. Show off your skills at an optional Family CampOut that will be offered Friday night (space will be limited, Saturday raindate).

August 9 - 13: Hoot and Howl Safari  {Camp is FULL!} Raccoons, fox, deer and hawks galore! Observe the habitats of these and other animals that have made their home in Howard County. Learn about predator prey relationships, camouflage and other ways animals survive. Meet our newest addition that calls our raptor cage home.

August 16 - 20: Green Inspirations Express your creative side. Find beauty and inspiration in the natural world that surrounds you. Create works of art using natural materials, take the lead in a conservation themed play and take nature photographs.

Download 2010 Registration forms - Choose either version MS Word Version or PDF. 
See also the Camp Parent's Guide.

Contact Laura Seiple or 410-465-8877 for more information. Updated July 5, 2010.