Delnature Program Guide Summer Camp Guide 2019

Registration Information Dear Friends, Summer camps at Delaware Nature Society include exploring, hiking, climbing, creating, learning, and playing. These activities shape your children’s summer and have a lasting impact on their development and growth as people. When you send your child to our summer camps, you not only provide them with a week of amazing outdoor experiences, but you also provide them with an overall benefit to their health. The benefits of connecting children to nature are many. Delaware Nature Society is a leader in child protection. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to guiding children through safe outdoor exploration where they form friendships, engage in hands-on learning, and develop a love of nature and the outdoors. All of this is done with your child’s safety at the forefront. We look forward to seeing you this summer! Cheers, Visit DelNature.org/SummerCamp You may also mail, fax, or email a scan of the registration form on page 31. Assistance is available at 302.239.2334 ext. 0 beginning February 1. When to Register Wed 1/30, 5 – 7 pm at Ashland Thu 2/7, 6 – 7:30 pm at Abbott’s Wed 3/13, 5 – 7 pm at Coverdale Thu 3/14, 6 – 7:30 pm at Abbott’s Just show up! Bring your future campers and your questions and get a sneak-peak into our summer camps! Meet live animals and enjoy other activities. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions about Summer Camps at all of our sites. Our Summer Camp Coordinators COVERDALE Erynn DeGennaro Ashley Harrell CPR ABBOTT’S DEEC Matt Babbitt Willa Rowan Childhood Education 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, 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. Outdoor Safety Go to page 30 or visit DelNature.org/SummerCamp Background Checked 3- to 8-year-old camps and are high school students who love children and have an interest in nature, animals, and the outdoors. Attention 14-17 year olds Become a Camp Counselor If you love nature, animals, and working with kids, then join our team. DelNature.org/Counselors Register by February 28, 2019 Reduced Rates for Our Members to take advantage of this early-bird discount offered to all registrants. Members receive a discount for summer camp in addition to our Early Bird discount! Discount value of $20 DelNature.org/BecomeAMember 302.239.2334 ext. 0 for each summer camp at Ashland, Coverdale & DEEC. Discount value of $10 Extended Care Extended care options, including Half-Day Lunch Bunch, are available at some sites. See page 30 for details. for each summer camp at Abbott’s. Discount not valid for Wizards and Lizards Return! and Tough Mudder Nature. Learn more and apply by March 11 Register now! DelNature.org/SummerCamp | 302.239.2334 ext. 0 More registration information on pages 30-31 Photos & Announcements on Facebook - Follow Delaware Nature Society 2 Our counselors assist with Early Bird Discount Camp Info & Policies 9- to 15-year-old camps and are college graduates and undergraduates in the fields of education, national resource management, or wildlife sciences, and love nature. June 10 – August 23, 2019 Our interns assist with Camp Season Dates ASHLAND First Aid Meet Our Highly-qualified Summer Camp Staff February 1 (starting 8 am) Summer Camp Open Houses Helen Fischel Director of Education and Organizational Development How to Register Letter from our Director of Education 3

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