Delnature Program Guide Summer Camp Guide 2020 | Page 24

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9-12 yrs
Herp Hunters Ultimate Scavenger Hunt
M U LT I P L E S E S S I O N S M U LT I P L E S E S S I O N S Mon 8/3 – Fri 8/7
Mon 6/15 – Fri 6/19
Mon 8/10 – Fri 8/14
Mon 6/22 – Fri 6/26
8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $400 | Non-mem $450
Fish everyday and become an expert angler. Begin your
week at a private pond to 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. Mon 7/27 – Fri 7/31
Mon 6/15 – Fri 6/19
8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $375 | Non-mem $425
Become an outdoor survivalist by learning skills in fire building,
first aid, trail safety, wild edible plants, cooking in the wild,
shelter building, fishing and archery. Prepare a fire to cook as
part of an extended day cookout on Thursday. Mon 6/29 – Thu 7/2 (4 days) | 8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $250 | Non-mem $300
Visit local habitats and search for snakes, turtles,
salamanders, and frogs. Catch them, handle them,
and learn how to identify them. Mon 7/13 – Fri 7/17 | 8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $375 | Non-mem $425
Spend the week geocaching on the ultimate
scavenger hunt using clues and technology as
you hike and geocache on local trails.
Excellent Adventures
M U LT I P L E S E S S I O N S
Tough Mudder Nature
Flight Club
Bucktoe Creek Campout Classic Tom Sawyer Adventures
Mon 6/29 – Thu 7/2 (4 days) | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
Mem $360 | Non-mem $410
Drop off and pickup at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Identify birds, look for frogs and salamanders,
and go dip-netting in a pond. Compete in a geocaching
competition. On Wednesday, camp out under the stars on
the top of a meadow hill. Take a night hike and search
for nocturnal animals. Mon 7/6 – Fri 7/10 | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
Mem $375 | Non-mem $425
Drop off and pickup at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Enjoy nature and marvel at its beauty, Tom Sawyer
style. Hunt for insects and birds. Listen to the tales of
Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Tube the
Brandywine River. Write and star in your masterpiece.
Register now! DelNature.org/SummerCamp | 302.239.2334 ext. 0
@DelNature
“
For two summers in
a row, the Delaware
Nature Society camps
have been my son’s
favorite summer camps.
Great variety of topics.
He learns a ton and just
could not be happier!
- 2019 Summer Camp Parent
Delaware Nature Society
“
Mon 7/6 – Fri 7/10 | 8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $425 | Non-mem $475
Discover the adventure and excitement of
one of technology’s biggest movements – Drones!
Catch some air as you learn: Racing, Coding,
Autonomous Flight, and Videography.
Mon 7/13 – Fri 7/17
Mon 7/20 – Fri 7/24
8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $410 | Non-mem $460
Each day test your skills with a new excellent
adventure! Go horseback riding, fishing, kayaking,
geocaching, climbing, and hiking.
Mon 6/22 – Fri 6/26 | 8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $400 | Non-mem $450
Drop off and pickup at Granogue Estate
Scramble, splash and compete in events that build
strength, fitness, and camaraderie.
M U LT I P L E S E S S I O N S
Mon 6/22 – Fri 6/26
Mon 7/13 – Fri 7/17
8:30 am – 3 pm
Mem $375 | Non-mem $425
Hone your paddling skills as we explore local waterways
discovering all types of wildlife. We’ll paddle on nearby
lakes, creeks and rivers. All experience levels welcome.
Must know how to swim.
Mon 8/10 – Fri 8/14
Mon 6/29 – Thu 7/2
8:30 am – 3 pm
Week 6/29 (4 days): Mem $290 | Non-mem $340
Week 8/10: Mem $375 | Non-mem $425
Put your paddling skills to the test. Start by
learning basic strokes, and enjoy wildlife like eagles,
herons, and beavers. Use nets to sample aquatic life
on your way. All experience levels welcome.
Must be able to swim.
M U LT I P L E S E S S I O N S
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Canoe Club
Child Versus Wild Fun With Fishing
Kayak Club
9-12 yrs
Image by Joi Carter
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