Summer Camp at the Sharon Audubon Center

Who doesn't love a good story? Each day’s theme and activities during this week will be based on a different nature or wildlife storybook or two that we will read together. We may even come up with a story or two of our own based on our camp adventures. 

Everyone needs a place to live, whether it be in a house, under a log, in the mud or high up in the treetops! In this session, we will become Habitat Hunters and explore the many different places that plants and animals call home.

*There is no camp on Friday, July 3 . Cost of this camp session is $280.

Do you like scavenger hunts? This week of camp is one big scavenger hunt, as we explore the outdoors trying to find cool things in nature that start with each letter of the alphabet! We’ll search for everything from ants to zebras (well, probably not zebras, but we’ll try our best to find another Z-word!). We’ll also try to find hidden letters formed by various objects in nature.

Worms, slugs, leeches, mud, slimy frogs, scat (if you don’t know what it is, you’ll find out!) Do any of these things make you say “Eeewww!?” If so, then this is the camp for you! There are quite a few things in nature that may seem gross, but when you really take the time to learn about them, you’ll find they are extremely fascinating.

Are you ready for some water adventures? We'll have fun getting wet as we explore the stream, pond, and even puddles (if they're around.) We'll learn about what lives in, on, and around water, do some water activities and crafts, and even play some water games on the front lawn. 

Not all animals go to sleep when the sun goes down. During this week of camp, we’ll discuss diurnal (daytime) vs. nocturnal (nighttime) animals and learn where those sneaky nighttime critters hide during the daytime. We’ll learn to look for animal clues and learn different sounds we may hear in the night.

An introduction to the outdoors! Come learn about basics of outdoor safety, what to do when hiking, being aware of what’s going on around you, and more. This session will test your skills in a scavenger hunt in search of animal signs, learn how to identify poison ivy and other plants and/or animals to stay away from. Welcome to the wild, it’s a pretty nice place to be!

What do insects, birds, and bats all have in common? If you guessed that they have wings and can fly, you're right! This session focuses on the hows and whys of flight and the animals that use this wonderful adaptation of survival.

Ahhh, backbones, who needs 'em? We do, but invertebrates don't! We'll learn about the strange characteristics and amazing adaptations of these spineless creatures, such as how they move, how they avoid predators, where they live, and more.

Audubon Adventures is an environmental education curriculum product created by the National Audubon Society for grades 3 - 5 that presents standards-based science content about birds, wildlife, and their habitats. We'll be incorporating the interactive lessons, games, and activities into our explorations throughout the week. Get ready for an Adventure with Audubon!

*There is no camp on Friday, July 3 . Cost of this camp session is $280.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. During this week of camp, we will spend time exploring the nooks and crannies of the Audubon sanctuary documenting some of our favorite discoveries through the camera lens, or by drawing them on paper. Students should bring a digital camera or sketch pad to camp each day, if you have one. 

Icky-ology is the study of gross, disgusting things. Well, not really, but we’ll be exploring plenty of things that make us say, “ick!” during this fun week of camp. Are snakes really slimy? Do bats really get stuck in people’s hair? What exactly is bee barf? Find out the answers to these questions and so much more!

There’s more water around us than just what we see in ponds and streams. In this camp week, we’ll learn about other places where we can find water, as well as how different animals find and use water, too. We’ll do water experiments and also play water games on the front lawn. 

There's no place like home! There's no place like home! By now, you know what a habitat is, so during this week we'll look more into why plants and animals live in their particular habitats, and the adaptations they possess in order to survive there. It will be Wicked fun! 

Dive into the world of predators and prey as we learn about food chains, teeth, and beaks. Be on the lookout for various animals throughout the sanctuary. Are they a predator, prey, or both? Let’s examine owl pellets and look for clues in various habitats around the center to see if we can discover “hoo’s been hunting who!” 

This session will dive deep into the world of birds and bird conservation, from feathers and flight to eggs and nest building to migration and hardships. Learn how to identify common birds found around the Audubon Center and how to use binoculars out in the field. If you like birds, you don’t want to miss this week!

July 20 – 24 
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Price: $250 per adult/child pair

This camp program brings parents, grandparents, and caregivers and their young children together to experience the outdoors. Activities and crafts will focus on helping caregivers introduce their children to the wonders of the natural world through the use of their five senses. Explore the garden in search of insects and the pond in search of water critters, meet the center’s birds and reptiles, read stories, and just have fun playing games and activities on the front lawn. Adult(s) must participate with children during this program. 

August 3 – 7
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Price: $385 per child

Our popular TRIP session is for students with a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, and bird conservation. Learn the “do’s and don’ts” of dealing with injured wildlife in a rehab setting, as well as conservation initiatives connected to our wildlife rehab work. This course has presentations and instruction, along with hands-on practice on both deceased and live specimens.

Participants will undergo some work in the wildlife rehab clinic. Enrollment is limited to 8 students. Participants must be responsible, willing to communicate with others in the group and work together on activities, work quietly in a rehab clinic setting and abide by clinic rules.

Please note: Some labs will involve working with deceased specimens.

Each week of our Sprouts camps
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Price: $200 per child per week

This program is for any SAC Nature Camp alum who has aged out of our regular camp sessions but is still too young to be a CIT. Junior Buddies are placed with our Sprouts groups and help our first-time younger campers adjust to each camp day and feel more comfortable by having an older, experienced “buddy” to help with crafts, play games, assist with activities, and be an overall great role model while still having fun and having added responsibilities!

*Because this age group is still considered a camper by the State, space is limited to two per K-2 camp session. 

Every week of camp
8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

CITs are teen volunteers between the ages of 16-18 who are interested in assisting with camp. CITs help with various aspects of camp throughout the day, from assisting campers with activities to helping counselors with lessons, camper safety, activity prep, and more.

This is a wonderful opportunity for older teens interested in gaining skills and experience needed to become a paid Camp Counselor or continuing in the Education field. Arrangements can be made for community service hours, if needed.

Please note that CITs MUST be at least 16 years old by the start of the first camp week with which they wish to assist. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Contact Wendy at wendy.miller@audubon.org if interested.