Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Jug Bay Summer Science Camps

2003 Summer Science Camp Photo Albums
Wetlands are Wonderful: For 5th or 6th graders
Down to the Bay: For 7th or 8th graders
Stream Ecology: For 9th through 12th graders
Teen Adventure: SAV Monitoring

2004 Summer Camp

PDF File of Summer Camps

Give your child a natural adventure this summer at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary's Summer Science Day Camp! The cost is $120 per session ($110 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 or rpkaryn@aacounty.org

Registration Information:

Week-long summer camps cost $120 per session ($110 for FOJB Members); Teen Adventures cost $5 per day (free for current volunteers)
To register your child for summer camp, you may use the registration form.
Mail registration form and check 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.
Carpool lists will be made available for those who register.

Reptiles and Amphibians
(for children entering 5th or 6th grades in Fall 2004)
Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Snakes, turtles, lizards, 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 2004)
Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
...or so they say. Come 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 put us in the habitats where many animals are found. A canoe trip on the Patuxent River will give us a chance to search for Painted Turtles and water snakes. During the Thursday overnight camp-out we'll go on a nighttime search for moths, katydids and spiders (as well as their predators: owls, bats, frogs and toads).

R.A.C.E. for Survival
(for students entering at least 9th grade in Fall 2004)
July 26-30: Mo, Tu, and We (9:30am-3:30pm); Th 3:30pm until Fr 10am (evening program and sleepover)
The new Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Ecology program focuses on the high diversity of reptiles and amphibians found at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We'll track turtles and search for stream salamanders. We'll canoe through wetlands to watch basking turtles and snakes and listen for frogs calling at the breeding ponds. Each day we'll explore the forest, streams, and wetlands and learn how to help protect these populations. On Thursday, we will have a cookout, and after we listen for frogs we'll camp out. The week ends after a Friday morning breakfast.

Teen Adventure
High School Students (entering at least 9th grade in Fall 2004) -- are you ready for an adventure? This summer we have opportunities for you to expand our research efforts to the Glendening Nature Preserve at Jug Bay. Each day you will participate in the on-going research projects, interpret the data collected, and complete a community service project. There is a $5 fee per program (free for current volunteers) and you can use the hours to fulfill your community service learning requirements. If you start volunteering this spring, you can attend these programs for free! Contact us for more details.
Thursday, June 24; 9:30-3:30: Herp Search
Thursday, July 8; 9:30-3:30: Stream Monitoring
Tuesday, July 20; 9:30-3:30: Fish Survey
Thursday, July 22; 9:30-3:30: SAV I
Thursday, August 5; 9:30-3:30: Box Turtles
Tuesday, August 10; 6-10pm: Amphibians
Thursday, August 12; 9:30-3:30: Forest Ecology
Thursday, August 19; 9:30-3:30: SAV II
Tuesday, August 24; 9:30-3:30: Wild Rice Restoration

Summer Camp Volunteers
We need volunteers to assist with the summer camps. If you like working with younger students and enjoy being outdoors, we could use you for one or more of the weeks of Summer Science Camp. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Please contact Karyn Molines if you are interested.

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