NEW JERSEY AUDUBON LOOKS FORWARD TO SHARING THE WONDERS OF NATURE WITH YOUR CHILD THIS SUMMER.

Now more than ever, we know how important it is for children to get outdoors. To run and jump and splash; to

watch and wonder and be excited about the natural world. Our 2021 Camps are designed to do just that!

All Federal, State, and local health guidelines will be followed to keep children and our summer camp teachers safe. Class size will be limited with strict adherence to wearing masks.

NJ Audubon membership is required to sign up for camps. Members strengthen the voice with which NJA speaks out for

protection of NJ’s wildlife and natural areas.

Connecting People with Nature and Stewarding the Nature of Today

for the People of Tomorrow.STATE OF NEW JERSEY SUMMER CAMP CERTIFIED

SUMMER 2021

NATURE CAMPS

SUMMER 2021

Nature Centerof Cape May

www.njaudubon.org

Nature Center of Cape May

1600 Delaware Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: 609-427-3045

REGISTER AT: www.njaudubon.org/summer-camps

FAMILY FUN WEEKS For two or more Adult & Child combos

Ages 3 and up!

9:00 to 12:00 p.m. with Thursday evening special program

Session A: July 19-22 Session B: August 23-27

Fun and games for all ages! Utilizing our Summer Quest guides we will immerse ourselves in the diverse Cape May habitats to explore our natural world. The week will be filled with exploring a different natural spot each day from the harbor beaches, saltmarsh, meadows, freshwater ponds, woodlands and more! Each family will make their own take home exploration kit to use on their own adventures. The Summer Quest guides, packed with nature-based activities will also be available to take home to continue your exploration beyond Cape May! Note: in addition to our daily explorations, we will include a night hike for ghost carbs and a back bay boat trip! NOTE: SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED THROUGH EVENTBRITE.

TWO-PERSON RATE: $240/week members or $300 non-members

Each additional family member: $60-member, $90 non-member

Nature Discovery Kids Camp 2021

For age groups: 5–6-year-olds, 7–8-year-olds, and 9–12-year-olds.

EXPLORE THE CLASSICAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, FIRE, WATER AND AIR, KNOWN AND REVERED BY THE ANCIENT WORLD. WE

WILL DISCOVER THROUGH MODERN DAY S.T.E.A.M (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH) PRINCIPLES. THIS CAMP IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE THE SCIENTIST, NATURALIST,

ARTIST, AND ADVENTURER WITHIN AS WE IMMERSE OURSELVES IN THE OUTDOOR HABITATS OF CAPE MAY

HARBOR AND THE CENTER GROUNDS. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | $150/week

Must have a NJ Audubon Family Membership

WATER: FISH & FRIENDS Week One (June 28-July 2)

Water, water everywhere, especially in Cape May Harbor! Learn how important water is to the diversity of life in the harbor and in our oceans. We will investigate different species of fish and their marine environment friends and discover ways we can play an active role in protecting them.

FIRE: PRICKLY & POISONOUS Week Two (July 5-9)

Explore how animals and plants defend themselves. Sharp spines, crazy colors, and even daring dances have been used by animals and plants alike to help them stay off the dinner plate. We will observe these adaptations in nature, learn how to live alongside these unusual organisms, and learn why these misunderstood creatures are important to the ecosystem.

AIR: BIRDS, BEES & BUTTERFLIES Week Three (July 12-16)

There! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…. everything that flies! This week we learn about aerodynamics and how creatures fly. We will explore the windy harbor and search for birds soaring overhead. How does weather affect flight? How does the air help us live? So much to investigate when we look up!

EARTH: BUGS & DIRT Week Four (July 19-23)

What is happening below our feet? Campers will delve into what makes soil so splendid for fantastic flowers and wiggly worms. We will explore the insect world through bug hunts, growing our own plants and getting acquainted with the different organisms that connect us to the earth.

FIRE: SURVIVOR Week Five (July 26 – July 30)

Our popular survivor week is back as we study how people have survived without modern luxuries. We will build a shelter and primitive tools, practice target games and create fire by friction. We will also investigate how fire plays a role in forest management as well as helping new plants grow!

AIR: OUT OF THIS WORLD Week Six (August 2-6)

Look skyward as we explore the stars and planets. What makes the moon glow? How is each planet in our solar system unique? We will look at constellations, learn about the phases of the moon, and see the tides in action. We are so happy to call Earth our home and we will discover what makes our planet so special!

WATER: ECO-SUPERHEROES Week Seven (August 9-13)

With all the powers of nature combined, we will be Planetary Superheroes! We will discover organisms with superhero qualities and uncover why some critters may be considered villainous. Be a Conservation Crusader taking care of the Earth, the ocean and all its inhabitants!

EARTH: STONES & BONES Week Eight (August 16-20)

We are ending our summer camp with a big bang! From dinosaurs to mammals, we will dig down deep in the dirt for fossil finds and radical rocks. How do bones give animals structure and strength? Get creative with cave paintings and rock art.

Adventure Camps Weeks and age restrictions vary

(see descriptions below)

$275/week

GUY BUCKELEW FISHING CAMP Week Nine (August 23-27)For children ages 9 and up

9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.; including a one 4-hour fishing trip

Preparation, practice and patience: three principles that will help you succeed in any aspect of life will be presented to our young anglers. A combination of classroom activities, skills practice and hands-on fishing opportunities will fill each half day session. Included in the camp experience is an offshore fishing trip.

* Due to the extra protocols in place this summer we unfortunately will not be holding Kayak Camp or Outdoor Eco-Adventure Camp this season. Please check back with us in 2022!