Delnature Program Guide Summer Camp Guide 2019 | Page 24

ASHLAND
9-12 yrs
9-12 yrs
Camp Persied
Mon, 7/15 – Fri, 7/19 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $365 | Non-mem $425
Get wet and wild exploring freshwater ecosystems and
experiment with water! Watch for aquatic animals while you
tube down the Brandywine River. Sample stream water,
aquatic organisms, and compare fish. Make a jar aquarium
to take care of for the week. Mon, 7/22 – Fri, 7/26 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $385 | Non-mem $450
Spend the week doing all your favorite outdoor things!
Explore the trails and waterways of Ashland and beyond
as you tube the Brandywine, search for wildlife, geocache,
hike, play outdoor games, sports, and explore ponds and
streams with nets. Mon, 8/5 – Fri, 8/9 | 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, 8/12 – Fri, 8/16 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $390 | Non-mem $450
Drop off & pickup at Granogue Estate
It’s Greek Week! Study Astronomy and the myths that are
found in the summer skies. Stay overnight and view the Perseid
meteor shower from the Granogue Tower. Prepare for our
Pentathlon with running, archery, javelins, and chariot racing!
Fun with Fishing White Clay Creek Adventures Survivor at Bucktoe Nature Photography
Mon, 7/15 – Fri, 7/19 | 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, 7/22 – Fri, 7/26 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $335 | Non-mem $395
Drop off & pickup at Mortensen Property
Try archery, model rocket launching, and primitive tool
building! Study a vernal pool, take part in an outdoor skills
challenge, and cook on an outdoor fireplace. Canoe a
section of the White Clay Creek. Mon, 8/5 – Fri, 8/9 | 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Mem $365 | Non-mem $425
Drop off & pickup at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Join our tribes and outwit and outplay each other in
the wilds. Teams will complete obstacle courses and
outdoor skill challenges to earn the “totem” each
day. Do you have what it takes to survive the wild? Mon, 8/19 – Fri, 8/23 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $385 | Non-mem $445
Learn the art of nature photography as you explore
local natural areas. Using digital cameras seek
photo opportunities of birds, butterflies, turtles, and
more! Meet wildlife photographers, participate in a
photo contest, and be a star in your own art show.
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Mon, 8/12 – Fri, 8/16 | 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.
Our son enjoyed the interaction
with the youth counselors and
getting to learn facts about nature
that he is eager to share. He was
also STOKED to investigate bugs!
- 2018 Summer Camp Parent
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Fun with Fishing
Mon, 8/19 – Fri, 8/23 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $365 | Non-mem $425
Put your paddling skills to the test! Start by learning basic
strokes. 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.
Mon, 7/29 – Fri, 8/2 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $365 | Non-mem $425
Spend the week geocaching on the ultimate scavenger hunt!
Discover secret messages, hidden caches, and concealed
treasures using clues and technology as you hike and
geocache on local trails!
Mon, 8/12 – Fri, 8/16 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $385 | Non-mem $445
Learn the art of nature photography as you explore
local natural areas. Using digital cameras seek
photo opportunities of birds, butterflies, turtles, and
more! Meet wildlife photographers, participate in a
photo contest, and be a star in your own art show.
Ultimate Scavenger Hunt
Canoe Club
Nature Photography
Mon, 7/29 – Fri, 8/2 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $400 | Non-mem $460
Use various small watercraft to ply local waters.
Canoe, kayak, tube, and rowboat your way around
lakes, ponds, and rivers. Learn proper techniques and
have a blast on the water!
Excellent Adventures Outdoor Adventures Aqua Lab
Small Watercraft Adventures
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