Summer Camp
Summer Camps
Summer science camps give children a chance to observe the Sanctuary’s diverse plants and animals up close and to understand environmental issues related to the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.
No child is left Inside at Jug Bay's summer camp! Give your child a wild summer adventure among the Sancutary's wetlands, forests, and fields. Activities, exploration, and hands-on investigations help children discover wetland ecology while getting wet and having fun.
Jug Bay Summer Science Camps 2010
Give your child a natural adventure this summer at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s Summer Science Day Camp! The cost is $150 per session ($130 for FOJB members). Our camps are designed to introduce campers to wetlands, ecology, and scientific investigations. During these outdoor, all-day programs, campers explore the natural world and conduct ecological studies through hands-on, student-centered activities. For more information call the Sanctuary at (410) 741-9330, email programs@jugbay.org or visit www.jugbay.org.
Registration Information:
- To register your child for summer camp, you may download a registration form from our web site or call for a registration form.
- Jug Bay Summer Science Camp registrations must be mailed directly to Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711.
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, by mail or walk-in (Wed, Sat, or Sun, 9am-5pm).
- Children must be entering the grade specified.
- Registration fee must be paid at time of registration, by cash or check only.
- Camp size is limited. You will be notified of your registration for camp or if a camp is filled.
Reptiles and Amphibians
(for children entering 5th or 6th grades in Fall 2010)
Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, toads and salamanders will be the stars of this program. We’ll investigate the differences and similarities between reptiles and amphibians. Each day we will explore a different habitat. We’ll search ponds for tadpoles as we learn about the life cycles of frogs, toads, and salamanders. A canoe trip, overnight camp-out on Thursday, and a nocturnal Herp Hike are highlights of the camp. Art projects, games and experiments will enhance our daily activities.
Our Blood Runs Cold . . .
(for children entering 7th or 8th grades in Fall 2010)
Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
...or so they say. Discover what it means to be an ectotherm (cold-blooded animals), as we investigate the lives of reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and spiders. Seining for fish in the marshes and river and exploring the ponds for salamanders and frogs will take us to the habitats where many animals are found. Canoeing on the Patuxent River, we’ll search for Painted Turtles and water snakes. During the Thursday overnight campout, we’ll enjoy a chorus of frogs on our Night Hike.
Paddling the Patuxent
Jug Bay Student Leadership Program
(for students entering 9th – 12th grades in Fall 2010)
Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23
Cost: $200.00
TheJug Bay Student Leadership Program is a five-day (with 3 nights camping) canoeing and kayaking expedition for high-school students. This trip features educational programming, riverside camping, festive meals, and much more. Novice and experienced paddlers alike enjoy a unique, on-the-water experience that builds a strong stewardship ethic for the river and its natural resources. Teen paddlers will become immersed in Patuxent River issues and recognize their role in solving them. Registration is limited to 15 participants to maintain a hands-on learning environment. Instructions for registration will be available on the web site soon.
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