SUMMER CAMP @ BHNP
ENJOY SUMMER CAMP IN NATURE
Looking for a break from all the screen time? Find the remedy here with 9 weeks of summer camp filled with hands-on activities focused on discovery, exploration, creativity and a connectedness to nature within our 30 -acre greenspace. Each week of summer camp at Blue Heron, educators will explore a new theme that will get campers digging in the dirt, flipping over rocks, building forts and wading in the creek.
We invite campers to not only experience and explore nature, but also use their creativity to make art, craft items from natural materials or use their acting skills to put on a play! DIVE into Wild Water Week as we search for critters in our creeks and make our own boats; or CRAWL into Incredible Insects Week as we learn about what makes our tiny friends so important to the environment. Whatever you choose to explore here at Blue Heron, we are certain that you will enjoy our fun and dynamic summer program.
Little Blue Herons
(4-6 yrs.)
Half Day (9am – 1pm): $275/ week
Full Day (9am – 4pm): $405/ week
Great Blue Herons
(7-9 yrs.)
Full Day (9am – 4pm): $405/Week
Trailblazers
(10-12 yrs.)
Full Day (9am – 4pm): $405/Week
Counselors in Training
Returning CITs – $90
First-time CITs – $210
Each week of Summer Camp brings a different adventure!
WEEK 1: Critter Clues
May 30 – June 3
Blue Heron Nature Preserve is home to critters of all shapes and sizes. Join us this week of summer camp as we flip over rocks and look under logs in search of all the wonderful animals that call Blue Heron home. We’ll leave no stone unturned this week as we learn about everything from reptiles and amphibians to insects and mammals!
WEEK 2: The Secret Life of Trees
June 6 – 10
Trees provide us with so much– oxygen, shade, materials, and more! This week at summer camp we are going to take a closer look at trees, forests, leaves, seeds, bark, and more to uncover what makes trees so special! There are so many in-tree-guing questions to explore!
WEEK 3: Incredible Insects
June 13 – 17
Insects outnumber people 200 million to one and have some of the most important jobs on the planet! From recycling waste to making some of our favorite foods, we would be lost without them! Come spend the week with us as we learn about and look for the hardworking insects that live at Blue Heron.
WEEK 4: Mud!
June 20 – 24
What is mud and why is it important? Come spend the week with us as we roll up our sleeves and dig deep to get to the bottom of this. We are celebrating International MUD day this year with a whole week devoted to messy fun! We’ll make mud paintings, natural clay sculptures, and more– come join us as we get the latest dirt on why mud matters!
WEEK 5: Ecosystem Explorers
June 27 – July 1
Why are beavers important? What would happen without insects? Why do we need wetlands? Everything in nature has a part to play in a larger system! This week we will be exploring some of the ecosystems at Blue Heron Nature Preserve, learning how everything is connected, and getting a better understanding of the part we play!
WEEK 6: Wild Water Creek
July 4 – 8
Water is essential to us all and it is the lifeblood of Blue Heron! Come dip your feet in as we explore the two creeks that flow through the Preserve. We’ll learn about watersheds, explore water quality, build boats, and look for the critters that depend on water for life. This week is going to be some wet and wild fun!
WEEK 7: Survival Week!
July 11 – 15
What would you do if you had to live outside? What if there were no grocery stores? This week at Blue Heron Summer Camp we are exploring the ideas of food, water, and shelter and maybe even practicing a few new survival skills! We’ll build forts, learn about gardening, and think critically about basic needs for people and animals.
WEEK 8: Earth Rocks!
July 18 – 22
What can we learn by looking underground? What stories can rocks tell us? This week we are going to be examining rocks, minerals, erosion, dirt, sand, and more! Join us as we dig in the earth, smash geodes, explore the creek bed, build our own rock collections, and more. Don’t take this opportunity for granite!
WEEK 9: The Art of Nature
July 25 – 29
Have you ever painted with soil or built a natural wind chime? This week we are celebrating the beauty and diversity of nature through art! Join us as we explore different mediums in nature through creative expression.
SUMMER CAMP DETAILS
Early Drop off/Late pick-up is available for $5 for each camper per day OR
$30 for either early drop-off OR late pickup all season
$50 for both early drop-off AND late pickup all season
Late pickup is not available for half day campers
