Outdoor Adventure Camp at Dyken Pond
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/11/2017
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Why Choose Outdoor Adventure Camp?
The Outdoor Adventure Camp fosters a love of nature by:
allowing kids to “unplug” and explore their environment.
dedicating time each day to unstructured outdoor play, which research shows nurtures creativity, problem solving skills, higher level thinking, and independence.
keeping campers excited about learning and growing in ways that keep their minds engaged and focused throughout the school vacation.
The natural world is filled with mystery and beauty. One can spend a lifetime exploring any one of its many secrets. The OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP will kindle interest and spark curiosity about the natural world in which we live. Each one-week session will offer age-appropriate activities in outdoor living skills, ecology, plants and wildlife. Each day will be an exciting blend of fun and learning taught through games, crafts, hikes, and hands-on discoveries.
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
The Dyken Pond Center has over 500 pristine acres and six miles of trail to explore. Kids will discover “Land of 1,000 Dead Trees” (wetlands), “Grandfather Rock” (bog), “Fern Meadow”, “Fantasy Forest” streams, ponds and Dyken Pond (lake). We are a natural area filled with opportunities to explore, discover and learn about the natural world and our connection to it.
COMPETENT LEADERS
Professional environmental educators and competent staff members enjoy sharing their expertise and enthusiasm with young people. We limit group size to 25 children per week to ensure a safe and optimal experience for participants.
SCHEDULE
All programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. After care hours available until 5pm for $5 per hour. A morning snack and drink will be provided. Participants must bring their own lunches.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
One week session: $175 per participant or $155 members
Two week session: $325 or $300 members
PayPal payments will incur an additional $5 to cover the fee.
Membership rate is given to those holding a current FAMILY MEMBERSHIP. Full payment must be received with registration. Upon receipt of your reservation form and fee, you will receive confirmation of acceptance and information/health forms. Acceptance is on a first-come—first-served basis. Those not accepted will be offered a place on a waiting list. If the registration is cancelled before the program begins, fees will be refunded only if the place can be filled. No refunds will be given after the session begins. Scholarships information available here.
CAMP SESSIONS FOR 2017
TOUCH THE EARTH—AGES 6 -10 JULY 17 – JULY 21 and/or JULY 24 – July 28
The basis of all science is observation. Kids get to “unplug” and discover fun ways to get a close look at wild things. Playful activities focus on developing a connection with nature through expanding a sensory awareness of the environment. A focus on nature discovery keeps young minds growing and learning while fostering a comfort in and love of nature.
ADVENTURERS—AGES 11 -13 JULY 31 – AUGUST 4 and/or AUGUST 7 – AUGUST 11
Venture into the natural world through adventure-based learning. Build confidence through learning new outdoor skills. Wander your way on hikes on forested trails, navigate a map and compass course, build a campfire with one match, build a debris shelter, find and purify water, practice archery and paddle a canoe or kayak. Learn to have fun unplugging and foster a life long connection to the natural world.
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