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Nature Camps, Inc.
White Hall, Maryland
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410-935-1545
naturecampsinc[AT]gmail.com
4722 Mellow Road
White Hall, Maryland 21161
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3721 Houcks Road
Monkton, MD 21111
CAMPER AGES: 5-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nature Camps is an unhurried, relaxing, and adventuresome summer camp where children choose their activities and discover the wonders of the natural world.
Family overnights and "concert in the woods" at the end of each session. Teen adventure trips available for ages 13-16 (limited enrollment).
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Swimming, and more. Nature Camps Offers Hiking, Swimming, River Wading & Tubing, Natural Crafts & Journaling, & Cooperative Group Games. The Emphasis Is On Outdoor Exploration & Adventure.
CAMP LOCATION: Nature Camps is located on 180 acres of certified woodland preserve along Deer Creek near the Hidden Valley area of Rocks State Park. 40-50 minutes north of Baltimore with van service available.
CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful new location includes large wooded areas with hiking trails and private access to the river, a large outdoor pavilion with a brick firepit, a beautiful lodge for shelter on rainy days, a camp office with a quiet medical station, a large swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts, 2 outdoor amphitheaters, modern bathhouses with showers, a commercial kitchen, and platforms for family camping on overnights.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Nature Camps specializes in environmental education and adventure education, mixed-age learning, and offering children the delight of picking activities of their choice each day. All activities take place in the attentive and engaging care of counselors trained in Nature Camps’ values and approach to educating children and youth.
At Nature Camps, nature provides the setting and the inspiration for experiences that are fun, adventuresome, and nurture a sense of wonder.
We strive to: inspire joy in the learning process, prepare children to make choices and be responsible for their own learning, help them become expert observers and askers of good questions, encourage children to relate to one another in peace and cooperation, taking pleasure in each other's company.
Nature Camps has been providing an enriching, vibrant summer camp experience for children, youth, and their families for over 45 years.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family overnights are held on the last Thursday of each session.
OTHER CAMP INFO: All counselors are certified lifeguards with CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid. Teen adventure leaders are also certified in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or as Wilderness First Responders (WFR). Counselors receive additional training in Canoe Paddling and Rescue Techniques, Natural Crafts, and Outdoor Initiatives. All staff members have passed criminal background checks.
See our staff leadership bios here:
Our Camp Website Link: www.naturecamps.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Nature Camps offers four, 2 week sessions.
See our calendar at Our Camp Website Link: www.naturecamps.com
Information about fees can be found on the program pages of our website Our Camp Website Link: www.naturecamps.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking dynamic and compassionate outdoor educators for Summer 2022. Available positions: day camp and teen adventure counselors, medical coordinator, and counselor interns
Our Camp Website Link: www.naturecamps.com
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