Delnature Program Guide Summer Camp Guide 2019

9-12 yrs ages ASHLAND 9-12 yrs Rock Hunters Mon, 6/10 – Fri, 6/14 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $365 | Non-mem $425 Become an outdoor survivalist and set yourself loose in the wild! learn skills in fire building, first aid, trail safety, wild edible plants, cooking, shelter building, fishing, and archery. Prepare a fire to cook for an extended day cookout on Thursday. Mon, 6/17 – Fri, 6/21 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $365 | Non-mem $425 Become an ornithologist – master the science of birds! Meet with experts and go to special places to observe amazing feathered creatures! See herons, eagles, shorebirds, and many other species on our travels. Conduct real scientific research. Mon, 6/24 – Fri, 6/28 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $400 | Non-mem $460 Go horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, geocaching, and test your skill and stamina as we climb at the Delaware Rock Gym. Hike into the woods and play outdoor games! Cool off and explore a local creek. Mon, 7/8 – Fri, 7/12 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $330 | Non-mem $390 Get ready to Rock and Roll! Travel around Northern Delaware and Chester County, PA to explore a variety of unique rock formations. Collect samples throughout the week and visit a local mineral museum. Create a rock exhibition to display our finds! Fun with Fishing Tough Mudder Nature Herp Hunters Fun with Fishing Mon, 6/17 – Fri, 6/21 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $390 | Non-mem $450 Begin your week at a private pond where we will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait, and master the art of unhooking your catch. Fish everyday and become an expert fisherman. Mon, 6/17 – Fri, 6/21 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $390 | Non-mem $450 Drop off & pickup at Granogue Estate Swing, scramble, splash, and compete in events that build strength, fitness, mental grit, and camaraderie on the rugged terrain of the Granogue Estate! Challenges contain Mudder Nature’s finest - creeks, forests, webs, logs, and mud! Mon, 7/1 – Wed, 7/3 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $225 | Non-mem $285 Visit local habitats and search for snakes, turtles, salamanders, and frogs. Catch them, handle them, and learn how to identify them. Track a Box Turtle using radio telemetry equipment. Meet local herpetologist Jim White and create a “herpetology book.” Mon, 7/8 – Fri, 7/12 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $390 | Non-mem $450 Begin your week at a private pond where we will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait, and master the art of unhooking your catch. Fish everyday and become an expert fisherman. Herbology Canoe Club Mon, 6/24 – Fri, 6/28 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $335 | Non-mem $395 Become an Herbalist for the week! Learn to identify local plants that may be used as medicine and which parts to harvest. Create a field journal. Make herbal remedies, tasty teas, and infused oils. Enjoy field trips to special herb-filled places! Mon, 7/1 – Wed, 7/3 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $220 | Non-mem $280 Put your paddling skills to the test! Start by learning basic strokes, and enjoy wildlife like eagles, herons, and beavers. Then put your skills to work on a cruise down the Brandywine River. Use nets to sample aquatic life on your way. Join the Tribe at Flint Woods Mon, 7/8 – Fri, 7/12 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $310 | Non-mem $370 Drop off & pickup at Flint Woods Preserve Discover what it’s like to live as the Native Lenape did. Learn how to track, hunt, and fish using only things found in nature. Build basic traps, create fire, and try using bows and arrows and an atlatl. Make an arrow head necklace and join our tribe! Photos & Announcements on Facebook - Follow Delaware Nature Society “ - 2018 Summer Camp Parent “ Honestly, our children love these camps so much. I don’t think there could be anything better. Register now! DelNature.org/SummerCamp | 302.239.2334 ext. 0 Mon, 7/1 – Wed, 7/3 | 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM Mem $245 | Non-mem $305 Drop off & pickup at Bucktoe Creek Preserve Camp out under the stars on the top of a meadow hill. Identify birds, look for frogs and salamanders, and go dip-netting in a pond. Compete in a geocaching competition. Take a night hike and search for nocturnal animals. Bring a sleeping bag and mess kit. Mon, 6/24 – Fri, 6/28 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Mem $335 | Non-mem $395 Drop off & pickup at Middle Run Natural Area Explore the world of birds at Middle Run Natural Area. Help Tri-State Bird Rescue volunteers take care of baby birds, look in bird boxes, and monitor nesting birds. Meet unique birds, create nest boxes, feeders, and treats for the birds. Bucktoe Creek Campout Classic Excellent Adventures Young Ornithologists Child Versus Wild Bird Experience at Middle Run 22 ages 23

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