Howard County Conservancy Summer Nature Camp
Summer Address:
The Conservancy offers eight weeks of full-day nature camps in one week sessions. Our nature camp encourages children to learn about
Each week campers will explore the farm, play nature games, create earth friendly arts and crafts, express their creativity in a journal and help
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: 1990 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 5 to 11 years old Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): The Howard County Conservancy
Camp Director(s): Martha Moore
Nearest Large City: Baltimore Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ? Maryland Youth Camp Certification
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Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Environmental Traditional Camps |
- Arts and Crafts
Adventure Activities:
- Environmental
- Farming
- Hiking
Academic Activities:
- Animals
- Other Academics
- Science
June 26-30: Champions of the Land
Be a hero. Learn simple ways you can save the earth from making recycled paper to composting your leftover lunch.
July 3-7: Gardens Galore
Mt. Pleasant gardens are amazing during the summer. Get your hands dirty in the childrens garden and claim a little piece of Mt. Pleasant as your own.
July 10-14 : Stream Play
Do you know where your water goes? Get your feet wet, catch some crayfish and learn where all of our water goes to the Chesapeake!
July 17-21: Whats Bugging You?
Explore the world of pollinators, insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies that live on the farm. Dip your net in the stream, sweep the grasses or take apart a log to see what lives inside.
July 24 28: Deer and Foxes Oh My!
Animals great and small call Mt. Pleasant their home because we have the perfect blend of habitats. Come and find out what lives in our backyard.
July 31 August 4: Junior Naturalist
Become a Conservancy Junior Naturalist by completing fun nature activities and earning a badge.
August 7 11: Journey to the Bay
Save the Chesapeake by learning what you can do! Plant some trees, participate in a stream cleanup on the property and learn about other ways you can help the Watershed.
August 14 18: Summer Fun
Summer fun, here we come! Learn how the plants and animals adapt to the summer stresses of heat, drought and long summer days.
