Delnature Program Guide Summer Camp Guide 2019 | Page 26

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ASHLAND
11-15 yrs
11-15 yrs
Mon, 6/10 – Fri, 6/14 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $400 | Non-mem $460
Experience the excitement of outdoor activities while
capturing the action with digital video. As a group, create
a film to document the week’s adventures using GoPro
cameras and a variety of film equipment. Bring your own
equipment or use ours. Mon, 7/1 – Wed, 7/3 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $235 | Non-mem $270
Explore behind the scenes where some of the most
fascinating animals found on the globe reside! Visit different
zoos and a native animal collection, and meet the people
who feed, care for, and work to conserve these species.
Price includes admission fees. Mon, 7/15 – Fri, 7/19 | 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Mem $350 | Non-mem $410
Drop off & pickup at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Set off for adventure and learn the basics of backpacking!
Pack a backpack, read a map, start a fire, and cook camp
food. On Thursday, set off on a one-night, backpacking
adventure in the wild. Camping equipment can be provided. Mon, 8/5 – Fri, 8/9 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $465 | Non-mem $525
Learn how to safely and accurately shoot bows and
arrows, slingshots, and shotguns. Learn the importance of
target practice to Native Americans and test your eye with
tomahawks and the ancient atlatl. All instruction under safe
and strict supervision.
Outdoor Leadership Advanced Kayak Adventures Target Masters Kayak Adventures
Mon, 6/17 – Fri, 6/21 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $330 | Non-mem $390
Do you love nature, animals, and children?
Learn creative ways to interact and share your interests with
a wide range of age groups. Practice leading games, crafts,
story-telling, and showing animals. Practice becoming a camp
counselor at Ashland! Mon, 7/8 – Fri, 7/12 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $465 | Non-mem $525
Calling all Kayakers! Enjoy the thrill of cruising
small rapids, running rubble dams, and sneaking up on
wildlife. Camp overnight at Cape Henlopen State Park
Thursday night, take an ocean paddle, and search for
dolphins! Must be able to swim. Mon, 7/22 – Fri, 7/26 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $465 | Non-mem $525
Learn how to safely and accurately shoot bows and
arrows, slingshots, and shotguns. Learn the importance of
target practice to Native Americans and test your eye with
tomahawks and the ancient atlatl. All instruction under safe
and strict supervision. Mon, 8/12 – Fri, 8/16 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $365 | Non-mem $425
Paddle in places where only kayaks can! Enjoy the thrill of
cruising small rapids, running rubble dams, and sneaking
up on wildlife. Learn the basics of kayaking and play kayak
games. Test your skills with challenge paddles down the
Brandywine.
Island Adventures Kayak Adventures Bioblitz Adventure Advanced Fun with Fishing
Mon, 6/24 – Fri, 6/28 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Mem $465 | Non-mem $525
Explore a new island each day by motorboat, canoe,
or kayak! Explore rocky shorelines, dig for clams, and play
island games. Camp out Thursday night and enjoy an “Island
Celebration.” Note: Camp runs later than typical camp time.
Must be able to swim. Mon, 7/15 – Fri, 7/19 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $365 | Non-mem $425
Paddle in places where only kayaks can! Enjoy the
thrill of cruising small rapids, running rubble dams, and
sneaking up on wildlife. Learn the basics of kayaking and
play kayak games. Test your skills with challenge paddles
down the Brandywine. Mon, 7/29 – Fri, 8/2 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $330 | Non-mem $390
Search for as many species of wildlife as you can on this
bioblitz challenge! Explore the sandy Delaware shoreline
and go on a wildlife adventure. Step into waders, hike deep
into the forest, and canoe the Brandywine Creek. How many
animals can you find? Mon, 8/19 – Fri, 8/23 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mem $515 | Non-mem $570
Join us for a fishing adventure! Try pond fishing for bass,
fly-fishing on the Brandywine River, and saltwater fishing in
the Delaware Bay. Camp out at Cape Henlopen State Park
Thursday night and go on a bay fishing expedition.
5pm pickup on Friday.
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Attention 14-17 year olds
Hands down our son’s favorite
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Target Masters
Beginning Backpackers Ultimate Zoo Adventures Outdoor Adventures and Videography
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