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SUMMER CAMP 2012

 

 Download the 2012 Summer Camp Brochure Here

Download 2012 Registration Forms here

 

Have you aged out of camp but still want to be involved?  

 Download 2012 Counselor Application

 

Our day camps give children entering grades K through Eight opportunities to discover and explore the wonders of the natural world through fun hands-on activities and adventures. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

*A current NJ Audubon family membership is required to attend camp (except Jr. Nats). 

New memberships-$35.  Renewals-$45*  

 

Junior Naturalists

Three days of fun and learning for children ENTERING Kindergarten.

Wednesday, July 11 to Friday, July 13

10:00 a.m. to noon

Cost: $50.00 members, $65.00 nonmembers. 

 

Wonderers

Five days of fun and learning for children ENTERING grades 1 and 2.

Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $150.00*

 

Adventurers

Five days of fun and learning for children ENTERING grades 3 and 4.

Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27

Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri.: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs.: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for an evening campfire program.

Cost: $150.00*

 

Explorers

Five days of fun and learning for children ENTERING grades 5 and 6.

Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3

Mon., Tues., & Fri.: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wed.: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a trip to Sandy Hook.  Thurs.: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for an evening campfire program.

Cost (includes field trip): $175.00*

 

Trail Blazers

Five days of adventure learning for youth ENTERING grades 7 and 8.

Tuesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 30

Tues. & Wed.: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,

Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a field trip.  Fri.: 3:00 p.m. to Sat.: 10:00 a.m. for an overnight camp-out. 

Cost (includes field trip): $240.00*

 

 

…Busy the week of camp? ...Can’t get enough of Weis Nature Day Camp?  Our multi-age camps are returning for another fantastic summer...

Soaked and Slimy Superhero Week Back by popular demand!

Open to youth ENTERING grades 1-6

Monday, August 6 to Friday, August 10

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mad Scientists or Superheros (or Both!)?  We’ll participate in slimy hands-IN activities and learn about nature’s superheroes.

Cost: $165.00*

 

Where am I?!!  Weis Wilderness Survival Camp

Open to youth ENTERING grades 1-6

Monday, August 13 to Friday, August 17

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Survivorman eat your heart out!  This week, campers will learn skills to survive in the wild woods around Weis.  Shelters, fires, signals, water; we’ll do it all…except eat bugs.

Cost: $150.00*

 

Captain Planet’s Energy Extravaganza

Open to youth ENTERING grades 1-6

Monday, August 20 to Friday, August 24

Earth, Wind, Water, Fire (…and Heart?)!  These powerful forces run the world!  Learn how they can benefit (and harm) the plants and animals around us, as well as how we can harness their energy for our use.

Cost: $150.00*

 

Can’t make it to Weis by 3:00?  For an additional $5 per day we will accompany your child to the Highland’s Natural Pool, a stream fed life-guarded pool adjacent to Weis