2010 Summer Camp 2010

Ensure that your children will not suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder!  Give them the outdoor experience of "Summer as it used to be" - an opportunity to explore the natural world and learn about its inhabitants in a safe, relaxed atmosphere.  Campers explore woods and meadow, ponds and stream with naturalists who are as thrilled to find a salamander or sight an owl as any child and the ever-expanding Nature PlayScape offers plenty of options for creative outdoor play.  In addition to the Owl's Hill staff, we invite guest speakers, Trail Guides, Naturalist Docents and Master Naturalists to share their expertise. 

To register, go to our on-line camp registration OR print our PDF brochure and application form.  Space is limited and camps are filled on a first come, first served basis, based on date of payment, not date of application.   Proof of age is required for all children.

To receive a refund, you must notify Owl's Hill of your cancellation or change at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session you are canceling or changing.  After April 1,there is a 20% fee for cancellations, substitutions or session changes to Screech Owl, NatureRanger and NatureExplorer Camp reservations, a $10.00 fee for cancellations, substitutions or changes to Tadpole Camp, and  a $15.00 fee for cancellations, substitutions or changes to FridaySkills events and Parents' Nights.

Dates:   Screech Owl 1:  May 25 - 28 (Tuesday - Friday)

               Screech Owl 2:  June 1 - 4 (Tuesday  - Friday)

               Screech Owl 3:  June 7 - 10

               Screech Owl 4:  June 14 - 17

               Screech Owl 5:  June 21 - 24
               
               Screech Owl 6:  July 6 - 9 (Tuesday - Friday)
        
Days:     Monday – Thursday except as noted above
 
Time:    9:00 am – 1:30 pm
 
Cost:     $165/session ( $150/session before April 1) 
               Includes camp shirt.
 
Age:     Entering Kindergarten – Second Grade   (No PreKindergarten, please.  Campers must be 5 when  camp begins AND entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010.  Proof of age required.)

This charming, active four-day summer camp is designed  for children entering kindergarten through second grade. Screech Owl Camp provides rewarding opportunities for younger campers to learn about wildlife, nature, and the environment in a natural setting through games, hikes, exploration, crafts and live animal programs.

Camp sizes are kept small so that each child receives individual attention.  Each summer camp day is based on a special theme with activities centered on that theme.  These include:  At Home at Owl's Hill, At Home in the Sky, At Home in the Water and At Home in the Woods. 

A mid-morning snack and drink are provided each day. Monday through Wednesday, campers bring a lunch to enjoy in the Orchard Picnic area.  The last day of camp concludes with a hotdog cookout provided by Owl's Hill.  Register now!

Dates:  Insectorama  - June 25

Time:    9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Cost:    $50/camper ($40/camper before April 1)

Age:     Entering Kindergarten - Third Grade  (No PreKindergarten, please. Campers must be 5 when camp begins AND entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010.  Proof of age required.)

This fun-filled camp includes crafts and activities centered on the fascinating world of insects and other "buggy" creatures. Campers explore the world of bees using our observation beehive, learn to distinguish between insects and arachinids, hunt for caterpillars in the meadow, and much, much more. Insectorama includes a mid-morning snack and drink.  Campers bring their lunch to enjoy in the Orchard Picnic Area.   Register now!

Date:   NatureDetective Workshop - June 18

Time:   9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Cost:    $50/camper ($40/camper before April 1)

Age:   Entering Kindergarten - Third Grade  (No PreKindergarten, please. Campers must be 5 when camp begins AND entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010.  Proof of age required.)

Campers sharpen their senses learning to look, smell and listen for clues to local wildlife inhabitants and their activities.  Topics include animal tracks, calls, behavior and camouflage techniques.  Participants practice using binoculars, a magnifying lens and field guides as well as learning to walk quietly through the woods and meadows.  The Workshop includes a mid-morning snack and drink.  Campers bring their lunch to enjoy in the Orchard Picnic area.  Register now!

Date:      Fossilmania -  June 11

Time:      9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Cost:    $50/camper ($40/camper before April 1)

Age:      Entering Kindergarten - Fourth Grade (No PreKindergarten, please. Campers must be 5 when camp begins AND entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010.  Proof of age required.)

During FossilMania, campers explore the 450 million year old rock formations at Owl’s Hill, looking for the remains of sea creatures that populated the area at a time before the dinosaurs. Crafts and activities center on the fascinating world of rocks and fossils with the opportunity to study specimens from the Owl's Hill collection.  This year, campers will be able to enjoy the new Fossil Pavilion.  Camp includes a morning snack.  Campers bring lunch to enjoy in the Orchard Picnic area.  Register now!

Dates:  NatureRanger 1:   June 28 - July 1

             Nature Ranger 2:   July 12 - July 15

Days:   Monday - Thursday

Age:     Eight  through Eleven (grades three through six)

Times:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon. & Wed.
              7:30 am – 1:30 pm Tues.
              4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thurs. (Includes dinner)

Cost:      $200/session ($180/session before April 1)
                Includes camp shirt.    

Owl's Hill NatureRanger Camp is designed for the serious nature lover aged eight through eleven (grades three through six.)  Campers keep nature portfolios as they study the inhabitants of the Nature Sanctuary. Monday’s focus is on trees and insects. Tuesday introduces species monitoring with a bird count and a live owl study.  On Wednesday, campers explore the creekside haunts of reptiles and amphibians, ending with a "feet wet" exploration of ths pond. A mid-morning snack and drink are provided Monday through Wednesday.  Thursday, camp begins at 4 pm with a scavenger hunt and cookout, then adjourns to a night adventure including BatWatch, owl prowl, insect and amphibian calls and sky program.   Pick-up time is 10 pm.  Parents interested in sharing the Thursday cookout and night adventures with their camper may register for NatureRanger Parents' Night.  Register now!

Date:    July 19 - July 22

Times:  9 am - 3 pm, Mon. -Wed.
             4 pm - 10 pm Thurs.

Age:     Twelve years old - Fifteen years old (grades six through 10)

Cost:    $220/camper ($200/camper before April 1)
              Includes camp shirt

Older campers expand their nature skills through advanced outdoor studies enhanced by a group conservation project.  They explore ponds and creek, learn monitoring and wildlife census skills and create a nature journal.  A morning snack is provided Monday through Wednesday.  Thursday, camp begins at 4 pm and includes a cookout and night adventure.  Parents interested in sharing the night adventure with their camper may register for Naturalists' Parents' Night.    Register now!

Dates:    NatureRanger 1 Parents' Night - July 1
               Nature Ranger 2 Parents' Night - July 15
               NatureExplorer Parents' Night - July 22

Time:     6:30 pm - 10 pm

Cost:      $20/parent (Includes dinner) 
               Limit of 2 adult reservations/camper.  
               (We regret that we do not have adequate facilities to accommodate siblings.  Our Summer Nights at the Hill program    offers a similar experience for all members of the family, age 5 and older.  Check Family Programs for details.)

Parents or other adult relatives of NatureRanger or NatureExplorer campers interested in sharing the Thursday night cookout and night adventures with their camper may register to do so.  The evening includes a nature program, introduction to the Owl's Hill Owls, an opportunity for your camper to show you around and an evening hike focusing on summer night sights and sounds.  Clear evenings often end with a star party.  Register now!