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June Nature Buds: 4-5 years old Wild Sprouts: 6-7 years old June 10-14 Trail Blazers: 8-9 years old Outdoor Explorers: 10-12 years old Specialty Camp Cost (see page 1 for rates)  Nature Play Nature is your playground at Blandford! Let your imagination run wild as we build forts, splash in puddles, and create arts and crafts in the outdoors. Let’s go play! Hooray for Herptiles Discover the slimy and scaly world of toads, turtles, salamanders, and snakes as we explore Blandford’s own frog ponds, muddy marshes, and curvy creek. As herpetologists in training, we’ll feed, interact with, and brainstorm ways to improve the habitats of these amazing animals! Marsh Madness Have you ever wondered what critters live inside the murky waters of the marsh? We’ll use nets, buckets, magnifiers, and our curiosity to explore the waters of Blandford and the creatures that call them home. Farm Circle of Life Campers will spend the week at the Blandford Farm learning to harness the energy of the sun, discovering the importance of plants, experiencing what it’s like to be a predator or prey, and digging in the mud looking for decomposers! Dino Adventure Roar into the past as we explore the world of dinosaurs! Build dinosaur egg nests to keep young dinos safe, discover how large these gigantic creatures grew, and learn how animals today compare to the great beasts of long ago. Cycles of the Farm Life on the farm awaits! We’ll nurture a love of farming through hands-on life in our gardens and animal barns. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to explore the path our food takes from seed to plate, as well as assist in taking care of Blandford’s resident farm animals. Camp Classic From creek to farm to schoolyard, explore Blandford’s favorite games, hikes, and animals! Whether you are a returning camper or a first-timer learning what Summer Camp has to offer, this camp will be packed full of fun! Nature Art From the biggest landscapes to the smallest insects, nature has always inspired artists. This week campers will draw inspiration from the nature around them and explore a variety of media, both natural and traditional, to create works of art fit for gallery walls. The week will conclude with an art show to share our creations with family and friends. Blandford Guardians We can all be guardians of the natural world around us. This week your land stewards in training will learn some of the skills and practices scientists use in the field to help native plant and animal species. Campers will learn there’s fun to be had while making a difference in their environment! Wildlife Caretakers We can all be guardians of the natural world around us. This week your land stewards in training will learn some of the skills and practices scientists use in the field to help native plant and animal species. Campers will learn there’s fun to be had while making a difference in their environment!