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Hog Island Explore Camps

Family Camp

July 12-17, 2026 or July 19-24, 2026

If you are in search of an unforgettable family experience this summer, then look no further than Hog Island’s Family Camp. This program is designed for a family unit consisting of at least one child (age 8-13) and one adult (18 and older). All family group combinations are welcome! Bring your grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin! 

This action-packed week is full of exploration, learning, arts, and play. During the day, your talented and enthusiastic team of instructors will guide you through the wonders of Hog Island: tide pools, marshes, bogs, streams, and spruce woods. You’ll wade through the water in search of critters, sing and play with your new friends, build tiny abodes in the woods for whimsical friends, and immerse yourself in the lush moss-lined trails of the spruce woods. Campers will venture out into Muscongus Bay in search of seabirds and seals (and of course, puffins!). After your exploring is done for the day, we will come back together each night for campfire songs.  

This is a unique opportunity to unplug, relax, and enjoy nature together with your family. Come join the welcoming community of nature-loving, tree-hugging, dancing, jolly family campers! You won’t want to wait on this one, since registration tends to fill up fast.  

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Pricing: $1,690 for adults, $1,250 for children

Maine residents are eligible for a $150 in-state discount for this session! After you register, contact hogisland@audubon.org to confirm your residency and the discount will be applied to your account.

The base registration fee includes meals, housing, instruction, and all boat trips.  

Family groups will be housed together and have access to shared bathrooms. Please let us know if your child is not okay with sleeping in a bunk bed.  

We have a limited number of rooms with private bathrooms available for an additional cost. Rooms with private bathrooms only house two people. These accommodations are suitable for one adult and one child or for two adults that are part of a larger family. If available, the price for this arrangement is an additional $300 per adult. Please be sure to make a note in your registration if you would like to request an upgraded room, and we will notify you if we are able to accommodate.     

There are no prerequisites for this program! Birders of all skill levels are welcome as are less experienced/enthusiastic partners, friends, or family. 

Director: Colleen Noyes (both sessions)

Session 1 Instructors: Nathaniel Sharp, Katama Murray, Dane Ward, Lisa Monetti, Karen Acton, Kirk Raper
Session 2 Instructors: Nathaniel Sharp, Katama Murray, Dane Ward, Lisa Monetti, Karen Acton, Tyler McClain

NOTE: Audubon reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If Audubon cancels a session, it will issue full refunds of all deposits or payments to the paid participants.