delaware nature society 2015 summer camp program guide

Summer Camp2015

Summer Camp open houSeWed, 3/25, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMat Ashland Nature CenterAll ages(see page 5)

ChriStina river rangerSWeek of July 20 – 24at DEECAges 10 – 12(see page 8)

Coverdale ChefS go globalWeek of July 27 – 31at Coverdale Farm PreserveAges 7 – 8(see page 18)

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view camps and sign up at delnature.org/SummerCamps > or call 302.239.23342

abbott’S mill nature Center15411 Abbott’s Pond Road, Milford, DE 19963* | 302.422.0847Campers will explore the huge pond, creek, historic gristmill, trails, forests, meadows, Lenni Lenape wigwam, and extensive animal collection.

Coverdale farm preServe543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807* | 302.239.2334This 352-acre preserve is an idyllic setting for your camper and 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 Center3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707* | Mail: PO Box 700 | 302.239.2334Headquarters 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 Refuge1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801* | 302.656.1490Right 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!

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delaware nature Society is a non-profit 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.

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Kennett Square, PA*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.

middle run natural area Newark, DE*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.

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Greenville, DE*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.

mortenSen property Newark, DE*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 .

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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!

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, herping, outdoor competitions, Harry Potter camp, horseback riding, stream animal finding, 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 delnature.org/SummerCamp.

our highly qualified summer camp staffOur Summer Camp team leaders Ashland: Derek Stoner & Judy Mongomery DEEC: Lesley Bensinger

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 background-checked, 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 environmental education, wildlife science, or other formal education, and love nature.

Our counselors assist with 3- to 8- year-old camps and are high school students with an interest in nature, the outdoors and animals and love children.

from kayaking to Cooking, enjoy our unique, high-quality themed camps At Delaware Nature Society’s camps, kids learn new skills, from cooking to kayaking and much more! Our summer camp connects children with nature through hands-on, outdoor experiences with highly qualified instructors in exclusive natural areas and preserves. Your children will come away with an enjoyable, safe, and one-of-a-kind experience in the outdoors that will last a lifetime and change their lives. All camps are open to the public, and Delnature Members enjoy a reduced price and advance registration. Visit delnature.org/BecomeAMember and join today!

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our summer camps are unique!

our camp’s special cultureBeing Delaware Nature Society, we always like to do the right thing when it comes to protecting and preserving our environment. So every camper will be recycling big-time. Campers also will compost food scraps and learn about the cool things that happen in a compost bin! We ask that your camper’s lunch contains as little non-recyclable waste as possible.

The solar panels at Ashland, Abbott’s and Coverdale provide most of the electricity campers use at those sites and our energy-saving geothermal cooling system will be most refreshing when campers come inside Ashland Nature Center. By sending your children to Delaware Nature Society camps, you are investing in a low-energy consumption, low-waste producing, high nature learning culture!!

Weekly friday finale for families!Each Friday, join our staff for a nature party program during camper pick-up! Enjoy live animal shows, dip-netting 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!

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What to wear and bring• Clothes that can get wet, muddy, dirty, stinky, and worn in

all kinds of weather.• Shoes with closed-toes like sneakers, Crocs, or hiking

shoes. No flip-flops or sandals.• Bring a day pack, water bottle and lunch. Don’t worry about

stomach grumbles mid-morning…we provide snacks!• 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

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

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

Summer Camp open housewith Derek Stoner & Helen Fischel

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 camp. Receive a $25 coupon (1 per family, for a camp at any of our sites) by attending. Snacks and beverages will be provided. No registration required.

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Super Sun! Wonderful Water! rockin’ Soil! with Nora Childers

Sing in the sun, wade in the water and scoop some soil. Explore the non-living parts of a habitat that make it the perfect home for the plants and animals at Abbott’s Mill. Note: this camp is offered twice but activities in each week will vary so campers may participate in both weeks.

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/269:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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they’re not alive! with Delaware Nature Society staff

Water, air, sun and soil are essential. Each day investigate one of the non-living, physical components of Abbott’s Mill habitat and see how important it is to living plants and animals. Use water, air, sun and gravity to play games and make crafts. Explore the historic mill and see how water, air and gravity make it operate.

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/7

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$110 $165#C15303AM

read about naturewith Delaware Nature Society staff

Do you know Where the Wild Things Are, or How the Forest Grew? Discover the field, forest, pond and stream at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center by enjoying books that enhance a child’s sense of wonder while experiencing critters in these habitats. This 3-day camp provides a wonderful opportunity for students to brush up on reading skills while getting ready to return to the classroom. Snacks will be provided and will coordinate with the books used each day. Bring a lunch.

tuE 8/18 - thR 8/209:00 AM – 2:00 PM


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Wanted: dead or alive with Delaware Nature Society staff

Put some life in your summer exploring the non-living components of the Abbott’s Mill habitat. Experiment with sun, air, water, gravity and soil to determine how each is necessary to living organisms. Games and crafts are guaranteed to get you wet, tired, out-of-breath and dirty. Investigate an old historic mill to discover how the non-living habitat can make machines “come to life”.

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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before-care begins 7:30 AM, $10/day or $25/wkafter-care* ends 5:30 PM, $15/day or $50/wk*full-day camps only

the pond & beyondwith Nancy DeLong

Get your feet wet and discover the many residents of DEEC’s pond. Use nets to catch tadpoles insects and fish. Read stories about your favorite aquatic creatures and set sail on the Christina River Taxi. Take home crafts to show your family. Wear old clothes and shoes – prepare to get muddy! Note: Parents are invited to ride the River Taxi with the campers.

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/269:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Summer nature photography: marsh editionwith Neenah Newell

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

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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Wet, Wild, & Wonderfulwith Valerie 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 wildlife but every day will be wonderful. Campers will take home a special book at the end of the week.

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/21

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM


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aquatic engineers with Meghan Hawkins

Zoom like a dragonfly. Race 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!

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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fish, fish, fish!with Lennon Snow

Discover the variety of our fine finned friends. Learn fish anatomy and use nets, traps and bait to discover how many fish species use the DEEC pond. Use microscopes and discover what the smallest fish are eating. Search for marsh animals that spend the summer fishing just like you!

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/14

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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Christina river rangerswith Meghan Hawkins

Row and race with Wilmington Youth Rowing Association and explore marshes and nature with Delaware Nature Society. Campers will spend the morning using nets, traps and other equipment to examine the aquatic life of the Christina River and create a fish themed exhibit for visitors. The River Taxi will take campers downriver where coaches work with them to learn the sport of rowing and practice on indoor rowing tanks before launching their boats in the Christina River.

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/249:00 AM – 4:00 PM


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field ecology with Tim Dorsey

For campers entering 7th & 8th grades only. Explore a freshwater tidal marsh and other local environments to discover what plants and animals live here and how they interact. Canoe the Christina River and tour a portion of the marsh that has gone through extensive restoration work. Work on aquatic ecology experiments throughout the week and present your findings at a closing ceremony. Projects will be exhibited in the lobby for DEEC visitors after camp.

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 4:00 PM


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lunch with live animalsBring a packed lunch and join us in our snapper lab to dine with our live animals! Help feed our black ratsnake, snapping turtle and American toads. No pre-registration required.

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meet marsh animalsMeet live animals from our collection including a painted turtle and green frog and then take a walk to look for more. No pre-registration required.

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netting in the marshExplore the marsh with nets to see how many animals and insects you can catch and identify. No pre-registration required.

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Summer Sprouts with Jessica Shahan & Nancy DeLong

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/199:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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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!

let’s go play with Jenel Evans-Edwards

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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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 open spaces. Use your five senses to explore and enjoy a summer week outdoors.

Water Wonders with Kathleen Brownlee

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15002AS

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! with Kathleen Brownlee

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$90 $145#C15003AS

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.

nature’s playground with Alyssa Molin-Graves

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/109:00 AM – 12:00 PM


$150 $205#C15102CF

Enjoy a week of outdoor exploration and fun in nature’s playground. We will 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. Each day will be a new nature adventure with stories and snacks to make it complete!

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animal adventures with Valerie Walters

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15004AS

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.

nests, holes, and homes with Jenel Evans-Edwards

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15005AS

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.

Camouflage kids with Kathleen Brownlee

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15006AS

Why is it helpful for animals to blend into their surroundings? Find out how animals use color texture, shape, and size to blend in and hide from predators. Play camouflage games, look for hidden animals, make crafts, and enjoy stories from nature.

Water Wonders with Jenel Evans-Edwards

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15007AS

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! with Jenel Evans-Edwards

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15008AS

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.


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Summer Sprouts with Nancy DeLong

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/149:00 AM – 12:00 PM


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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!

animal adventures with Valerie Walters

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15009AS

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.

insect Safari with Jenel Evans-Edwards

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$145 $200#C15010AS

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.

egg-citing eggs! with Ellen Bacino

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15011AS

Take a hike through the meadows and forests of Ashland in search of birds’ nests with eggs. Create a bird’s nest with natural materials collected during hikes. Visit the pond and marsh to find frog eggs and tadpoles, and search under rocks for tiny snail eggs. Make egg crafts and go on a “summer” Easter egg hunt.

Cook the book with Jennifer James

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/199:00 AM – 12:00 PM


$210 $265#C15104CF

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 Preserve and end by “cooking the book” !

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Critter babies with Valerie Walters

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 11:30 AM


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Summer is the time when baby animals are all around us. Look at baby birds from a bird box, dip for tadpoles in the pond and marsh, and see some eggs before they hatch! Turn leaves to find caterpillars. Meet some adult animals and compare them to their babies.

flight fancy with Lori Molin

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$100 $155#C15013AS

Birds and bats, beetles and butterflies – take flight with the wonderful world of airborne animals. Meet a live bird to help discover the secrets of flight and feathers. Search fields and forests for birds and insects. Look in a bat house to see if there is anything inside! Craft your own feathery creature.

Catching Critters with Lori Molin

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15014AS

Take your net and jar to catch grasshoppers, butterflies, caterpillars, crickets, and much more! Explore the marsh and catch frogs, salamanders, and water striders. Venture down to the stream and find crayfish, minnows, and many more exciting animals.

Shell Sleuths with Lori Molin

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15015AS

Hike to find shells and the animals that use them. Examine the shells of marine life, turtles, snails and seeds. Meet live animals that have shell homes and create shell crafts. Wrap up the week with a rousing “beach party”. Bring a swimsuit and have a ball digging in the sand.

Wonderful World of Water with Judi VanderWerff

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15016AS

Explore watery habitats at Ashland and discover the life they support. Use equipment to catch aquatic animals, search banks and look under rocks. Feel the movement of water in a stream and get your hands muddy at the pond. Hear stories, create crafts, and enjoy a watery good time. Wear clothes and shoes to get muddy and wet.


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magical World of Water with Valerie Walters

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15017AS

Have fun exploring the many watery habitats at Ashland and discover the life they support. Use equipment to catch aquatic animals, search banks and look under rocks. Feel the movement of water in a stream and get your hands muddy at the pond. Hear stories, create crafts, and enjoy a watery good time.

little farmers with Judi VanderWerff

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/79:00 AM – 12:00 PM


$170 $225#C15105CF

How do you milk a cow? 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 and learn about these animals. Play in the garden by planting and harvesting vegetables and learn about what plants need to survive. Enjoy a snack and story time under a shady tree.

young lenape with Jan Vincins

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15018AS

What was life like for the Lenape children of northern Delaware years ago? What did they eat and wear? What were their homes like? We’ll discover the answers by playing Lenape games, meeting live animals, visiting a replica longhouse, creating crafts, learning some Lenape words, doing chores, and listening to Lenape stories.

Catching Critters with Dawn Coughlan

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 11:30 AM


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Take your net and jar to catch grasshoppers, butterflies, caterpillars, crickets, and much more! Explore the marsh and catch frogs, salamanders, and water striders. Venture down to the stream and find crayfish, minnows, and many more exciting animals.

old time farm kids with Jan Vincins

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/219:00 AM – 12:00 PM


$170 $225#C15106CF

Become a Colonial Coverdale kid for the week. Discover the toys, games, music, and farm chores that were done by the very children that lived at our farm over 300 years ago. Help take care of the animals and gardens; cook up old recipes; sing songs; make toys and play games. Explore the farm through the eyes of living history.

adventures with insects with Ashley Kennedy

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 11:30 AM


$165 $220#C15020AS

Search fields, forests and the marsh for many different kinds of insects that live at Ashland. Catch small insects and observe them. Meet some of the live insects in the Butterfly house collection. Look for signs of wildlife. Hear stories, play games and make insect-themed crafts.

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incredible insects with Candy Farr

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15021AS

Like to catch insects? Use nets and other equipment to catch and release insects that we find in meadows, forests, marshes and streams. Watch caterpillars feeding in our butterfly house, then go outside to catch your own. Work on an insect craft and hear insect stories. Bring a “bug bottle” to hold your insects.

bug art with Alyssa Molin-Graves

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$265 $320#C15022AS

Explore the magic and mystery of insects like butterflies, grasshoppers, and beetles. Search for bugs and create colorful caterpillar collages and handmade insect treasures.

farm friends: furry, feathered & fluttering with Alyssa Molin-Graves

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/19:00 AM – 3:30 PM


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

mini-hikers with Nancy DeLong

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15025AS

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.

ashland Safari with Nancy DeLong

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$145 $200#C15023AS

Scavenger hunts are so much fun! 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.

playing in nature with Candy Farr

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15024AS

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.

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little farmers with Jonah Hill

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/179:00 AM – 3:30 PM


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How do you milk a cow? 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 and story time under a shady tree.

ashland Safari with Alyssa Molin-Graves

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15026AS

Scavenger hunts are so much fun! 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.

the bug Catcher Club with Heather Siple

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$255 $310#C15027AS

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 is included with the camp.

outdoor games with Candy Farr

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15028AS

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.

moth Wings & butterfly things with Alyssa Molin-Graves

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15029AS

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!

mini-hikers with Candy Farr

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$240 $295#C15030AS

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.

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young treasure hunters with Heather Siple

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15032AS

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.

Crafting With nature with Amanda Kamen

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$285 $340#C15031AS

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.

farmers helpers with Rob Wiest

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/269:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$260 $315#C15109CF

Spend the week taking care of the farm animals and gardens. Milk the cow, bottle feed the calves and feed and water the sheep, pigs, chickens and chicks. Collect chicken eggs, pull some weeds and plant some seeds. Harvest the summer vegetables and enjoy them as a snack. Take hikes, play games, listen to stories and make crafts.

dam Streams & play in the dirt with Candy Farr

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15034AS

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.

ashland eco-explorers with Jessica Shahan

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15033AS

Bring your best explorer attitude and appetite for adventure as we seek out the interesting ecosystems of Ashland: the pond, the marsh, the meadows, and the forests. Conduct nature experiments and wildlife surveys to find out just what creatures are lurking in each special habitat. Visit new places each day and keep a log of your explorations to show your friends.


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the fort building Club with Dawn Coughlan

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$160 $215#C15036AS

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 make it look like no one was ever there.

native american target Sports with Corey Harrison

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$185 $240#C15035AS

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.

farmers helperswith Ellen Bacino

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/109:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$260 $315#C15110CF

Spend the week taking care of the farm animals and gardens. Milk the cow, bottle feed the calves and feed and water the sheep, pigs, chickens and chicks. Collect chicken eggs, pull some weeds and plant some seeds. Harvest the summer vegetables and enjoy them as a snack. Take hikes, play games, listen to stories and make crafts.

adventure hikers with Dawn Coughlan

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15037AS

Explore the 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.

the fort building Club with Stuart Wilkie

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15038AS

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 make it look like no one was ever there.

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ashland rangers with Jess Meginley

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15039AS

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.

discover Streams - and play in them too! with Alyssa Molin-Graves

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15040AS

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.

fish Scales & Snake tails with Anna Lounsbury

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15042AS

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 with Stuart Wilkie

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15041AS

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.

Coverdale Chefs go global with Mary Boeni

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/319:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$310 $365#C15111CF

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. No passport required!


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remarkable reptiles & magnificent mammals with Ellen Bacino

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15044AS

Explore the similarities and differences of both warm and cold-blooded animals. Observe live cold-blooded 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 vast collection of taxidermy including otter, beaver, birds, and more. Make animal crafts and a tasty “animal”snack.

outdoor Skills adventure with Zach Middleton

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15043AS

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.

lenape life & overnight with Kathy Szczerba

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$325 $380#C15045AS

Imagine living back in the time when Native Americans were the only people at Ashland. Find food, learn about medicines and play games like a Native American child. Handle Lenni Lenape artifacts. Meet live reptiles and amphibians the Lenape would have lived alongside. Visit a replica longhouse, mold clay pots and try your hand at archery. Enjoy a Thursday night sleepover at the Ashland Lodge with paint on our faces in the traditional Lenape style before a campfire gathering.

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farm theater with Bea Kaplan & Joanne Smeltz

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/149:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$260 $315#C15112CF

Shine brightly on stage as a member of the Coverdale Farm Players! Join our very first farm theater troop and bring familiar farm stories to life. It’s not just for actors; discover what it takes from set design to costumes and directing. “Research” your drama through farm animal exploration and Coverdale adventures! End the week with a live performance for friends and family.

outdoor Skills adventure with Hannah Greenberg

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15048AS

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.

butterfly house helperswith Ellen Bacino

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15047AS

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.

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15049AS

Catching & Caring for animals with Hannah Greenberg

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$260 $315#C15050AS

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.

outdoor artists with Stuart Wilkie

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$270 $325#C15046AS

Explore and sketch nature around Ashland Nature Center. Go for hikes, take in the natural scenes and sketch what we see. Create works of art, using pencils, water colors and acrylic in sketch books to create your own nature journal. No drawing experience is necessary because everyone is an artist!

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Child versus Wild with extended day Cookout with Kathy Szczerba

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15051AS

Become an outdoor survivalist and set yourself loose in the wild! Learn to survive in the wild by learning skills in fire building, first aid, trail safety, wild edible plants, cooking in the wild, shelter building, and animal tracking. 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 with Sarah Stapley

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:15 AM – 2:45 PM

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Explore the world of birds at Middle Run Natural Area. Help Tri-State Bird Rescue volunteers take care of baby birds, photograph baby birds in bird boxes, and monitor nesting birds along the Middle Run Birding Trail. Meet unique birds like Tree Swallows, Indigo Buntings, and Eastern Bluebirds. Create nest boxes, feeders, and treats for the birds.

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15053AS

Small Watercraft adventureswith Corey Harrison (wk 1) & Brad Reynolds (wk 2)

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15056AS

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

tough mudder nature with Judy Montgomery

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:45 AM – 3:15 PM

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Utilizing the rugged terrain of the Granogue Estate, two teams will swing, scramble, plunge, splash and compete in events that build all-around strength, fitness, mental grit and camaraderie. Every challenge will contain some of Mudder Nature’s finest - creeks, forests, webs, logs, vines and mud! Meets daily at Granogue, final obstacle courses on Friday!

fun with fishing with Corey Harrison

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$375 $430#C15054AS

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. Visit Lums Pond and have a blast catching perch, crappie, and catfish. Learn to cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait and master the art of unhooking your catch. Prepare for a fishy, fun good time!

herbology Camp with Sue Bara

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15055AS

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

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farm photography with Kathy Szczerba

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/269:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$355 $410#C15113CF

Try your hand at the exciting art of nature photography as you explore the natural areas of Coverdale Farm. Using digital cameras, we will 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.

farm apprentices with Jonah Hill

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/19:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$185 $240 #C15114CF

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.

Canoeing Club with Hannah Greenberg

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$210 $265#C15058AS

Put your paddling skills to the test during this 3-day adventure. We will start by learning the basic strokes out at Lums Pond, then a paddle through Dragon Marsh near Delaware City, and enjoy wildlife. Then test your skills as we cruise down 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 along these waterways.

bucktoe Creek Campout Classic with Shannon Tilmon

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:45 AM – 3:15 PM

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Bring your sleeping bag and mess kit and camp out under the stars on the top of a hill surrounded by beautiful forest. Identify birds, look for frogs and salamanders, and go dip-netting in a pond. Check bird boxes to see what is living inside and try to win a geocaching competition. Take a night hike to find owls, bats, calling foxes, and snorting deer.

Child versus Wild with overnight with Kathy Szczerba & Corey Harrison

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15061AS

Become an outdoor survivalist and set yourself loose in the wild! Learn to survive in the wild by learning skills in fire building, first aid, trail safety, wild edible plants, cooking in the wild, shelter building, and animal tracking. Eat wild plants, cook wild game, and get yourself out of the boondocks in one piece. Spend the evening putting your skills to the test.


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White Clay Creek adventures with Shannon Tilmon

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:45 AM – 3:15 PM

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Spend the week trying archery, spear fishing, model rocket launching, canoe racing, and primitive tool building. Study a vernal pool, catch insects in a meadow, and cook on an outdoor fireplace. Kayak a scenic, shaded section of the beautiful White Clay Creek. Visit the “Big Pond”, the White Clay Nature Center, and more. Take part in an outdoor skills challenge!

kayaking Club with Hannah Greenberg

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15063AS

Have the thrill of controlling your own boat during this water adventure! We will paddle many local waterways, honing our paddling skills. We should have chances of sneaking up on all different types of wildlife, including mammals, water birds, and turtles! We will start out in a nearby lake and work our way up to creeks and rivers.

fun with fishingwith Delaware Nature Society staff

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/178:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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the best adventures of ashland with Anisa Parks

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15065AS

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.

primitive Skills: lenape apprentice with Kathy Szczerba

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15064AS

Spend the week learning indigenous life skills as a Lenape Apprentice. Try your hand at spear making and archery. Learn the indigenous skills of fire building, shelter making and medicinal plants. Travel the way the natives would in a canoe. Try your hand at fishing the Lenape way.

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Wizards & lizards returns! with Judy Montgomery

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/249:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$375 $430#C15115CF

Harry Potter fans will enjoy our Coverdale Farm Preserve School of Wizards and Lizards! Readings in the Fir Grove each morning. 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!

farm apprentices with Rob Wiest

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/319:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$300 $355#C15116CF

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.

aqualab with Shannon Tilmon

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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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.

Sporting with nature with Jess Meginley

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15066AS

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, kayak, dive into geology while rock climbing, and look for wildlife as you go geocaching and horseback riding. All experience levels are welcome.

farmer boy with Shannon Tilmon

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/79:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$300 $355#C15117CF

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, make hay for the animals, milk cows, 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!


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young herpetologists with Anna Lounsbury

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 3:00 PM


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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. Meet local herpetologist Jim White and create a “herpetology book”.

young ornithologists with Bill Stewart, Derek Stoner & Joe Sebastiani

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$320 $375#C15069AS

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 and travel to birding hotspots. Binoculars will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

fun with fishing with Derek Stoner

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$375 $430#C15071AS


Camp perseid with Judy Montgomery

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:45 AM – 3:15 PM

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It’s Greek Week at Granogue! Learn about Astronomy and the Greek Gods and Goddesses that are found in the summer skies. Create a mosaic. Stay overnight on Wednesday and view the Perseid meteor shower from your tent or the Granogue Tower. Prepare for our Greek Pentathlon on Friday – which includes running, archery, javelins and chariot racing!

farmers kitchen new recipes! with Mary Ann Levan

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/219:00 AM – 3:30 PM


$335 $390#C15118CF

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. We’ll 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.

nature photography with Kathy Szczerba

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15072AS

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.

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beginning backpackers with Brad Reynolds

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/198:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15073AS

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 sleeping bag, mess kit, and hiking boots.

advanced Sporting with nature with Anisa Parks

MOn 6/22 - FRi 6/268:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15074AS

Get active in nature conquering various outdoor sports throughout the week. Test your muscles at a local rock climbing facility, try your hand at fish angling, 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.

target masters Challenge with Derek Stoner

MOn 6/29 - WEd 7/18:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$270 $325#C15075AS

Veterans of prior Target Masters camps are invited to this special three-day challenge. Target shooting experiences include archery, 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 Target Masters summer camp prior to this or demonstrate experience in Target Sports.

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bird Quest - a birding adventure Camp with Karen Barker, a 35-year veteran science teacher at The Tatnall School

Explore the amazing world of birding on the beautiful Tatnall School campus. Meet and work with some of Delaware’s most renowned bird experts and celebrities! Delaware Nature Society’s expert Jim White will bird with the group on the Downs Conservancy. A behind-the-scenes tour of a world-class bird skin collection, traveling by boat to Pea Patch Island to see the heron rookery, building bluebird houses, birding photography and more await you in this fun-filled and exciting week.

Register at: www.tatnall.org/summer

MOn 6/15 - FRi 6/199:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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freshwater aquatic biologywith 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.

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 4:00 PM


$250 $250#C15076AS

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Careers in Sciencewith 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 program is offered in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education.

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/17

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM


$250 $250#C15079AS

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advanced fun with fishing with Corey Harrison

MOn 7/13 - FRi 7/17

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$500 $555#C15078AS

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 sea bass, 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 deep-sea fishing expedition. Catch flounder, bluefish, and maybe a shark! 5:00 PM pickup on Friday.

target masters with Derek Stoner

MOn 7/6 - FRi 7/108:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$450 $505#C15077AS

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. Create 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 activities led by certified instructors teaching safe and ethical practices under strict supervision.

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ecosystem explorers with David Pragoff

With its 110 acre campus, adjoining Downs Conservancy nature preserve and more than 2 miles of trails, The Tatnall School has a wealth of wonderful habitats to explore! Join Delaware Nature Society staff to discover the wildlands surrounding Tatnall and the abundance of wildlife that call the property home. Dip into the streams and pond to see if they’re healthy; wander the natural woodlands and meadows as well as Tatnall’s traditional gardens, arboretum and Certified Wildlife Habitats™; and take a trip to the DuPont Environmental Education Center on the Wilmington Riverfront to kayak the Christina River and tidal marsh to investigate urban wildlife. This program is made possible through a partnership between The Tatnall School and Delaware

Nature Society. Program meets at The Tatnall School and will include time at the school’s outdoor pool. Before- and/or after-care is available.

MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/79:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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island adventures with Hannah Greenberg

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 4:30 PM


$410 $465#C15080AS

Are you ready for some island adventures? Explore a new island everyday. Learn to read and create maps for navigating in water and on land. Explore a jungle-like island, an egret rookery, and rocky shorelines. Dig for clams, catch turtles and catfish and search for island treasures. Camp out Thursday night and enjoy an “Island Celebration”. Wear an “island” shirt and bathing suit each day; a complete packing list will be sent prior to starting date. *Note longer day than normal camp

fly fishing with overnight with Corey Harrison

MOn 7/27 - FRi 7/318:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$500 $555#C15082AS

Celebrate the summer with one of a kind fly fishing adventure. Learn the art of fly casting and how to tie your own flies. Visit local streams and ponds throughout the week to prepare yourself for a two day overnight fly fishing trip on the Susquehanna River. Legendary for its small mouth bass fishing, campers will also visit its nearby tributaries to catch brook trout, catfish, and a variety of other fish species.

target masters with Corey Harrison

MOn 7/20 - FRi 7/248:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$450 $505#C15081AS

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. Create 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 activities led by certified instructors teaching safe and ethical practices under strict supervision.

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MOn 8/3 - FRi 8/78:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$320 $375#C15083AS

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 and travel to birding hotspots. Binoculars will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

kayak adventures with Jess Meginley

MOn 8/10 - FRi 8/148:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$350 $405#C15085AS

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.

hawk mountain adventure with Sally O’Byrne

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$455 $510#C15087AS

Spend the last week of summer at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, known for its raptor migration and research. Camp at a historic Adirondack Shelter, hike rugged mountain trails and work on a trail maintenance project. Meet live raptors and learn ground-breaking raptor research as you meet with scientists at a hawk research facility. Assist with the first week of raptor counting on the top of a mountain. You will be sent a list of what to bring for the 3 overnights (Tuesday-Friday).

archery adventures with Corey Harrison

MOn 8/17 - FRi 8/218:30 AM – 3:00 PM


$430 $485#C15086AS

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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registration & policies

Photographs/Video: We reserve the right to use any photos/video/artwork of program participants to promote our mission unless otherwise notified in writing.

how to register for camps

Ways to registerregister online at delnature.org/SummerCamp starting 5 am, feb. 2

See opposite page for registration form, more ways to register and registration information. Technical assistance is available at 302.239.2334 ext. 0 beginning at 7:00 AM on Feb. 2 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM thereafter).

Special rates for members of delaware nature SocietyDelnature Members receive special member rates for your summer camp! Become a member online at 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 21, 2015). Delaware Nature Society reserves the right to charge the non-member camp rate for camps that occur after the expiration date of your membership.

When to register

february 2Registration begins for Delnature Members in the following member levels: Grandparent, Household, Household Plus, and above.february 17Registration begins for non-members

Camp season dates

June 15, 2015 - august 21, 2015

No camp on July 2nd and 3rd

extended care

Camp locations without extended careAbbott’s Mill Nature Center, Coverdale Farm Preserve, Granogue Estate, Mortenson Property, Bucktoe Creek Preserve, Flint Woods Preserve, and Middle Run Natural Area.

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

refunds and CancellationsRequests for withdrawal 15 business days or more prior to the scheduled camp start date will be honored. Refunds for withdrawal less 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 CampEvery 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 administration fee.

ScholarshipsThrough 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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