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Visit Our Howard County Conservancy - Belmont Website
410-465-8877
belmont[AT]howardnature.org
camp[AT]hcconservancy.org
6553 Belmont Woods Dr.
Elkridge, Maryland 21075
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
10520 Old Frederick Rd. Woodstock, MD 21163
CAMPER AGES: 5-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Conservancy offers full-day nature camps in one week sessions at our Mt. Pleasant location in Woodstock, MD and our Belmont location in Elkridge, MD. Our nature camps encourage children to learn about Howard County’s natural history through hikes, experiments, stories, and hands-on exploration of our nature centers and parkland.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Science, Academics, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Natural History, Ecology, & Water Quality.
CAMP LOCATION: The Conservancy is honored to be chosen by Howard County Recreation and Parks as the nonprofit partner to provide environmental education programs at the county’s new Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Elkridge. Conservancy programs and offices will be located in the Carriage House on the park’s grounds and will utilize both Belmont parkland as well as the surrounding 16,000 acre Patapsco State Park.
CAMP FACILITIES: Belmont Manor and Historic Park is nestled within Patapsco State Park near Elkridge. Campers will be utilizing the Carriage House for indoor programs, and meadows, forests and ponds for outdoor programs.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Conservancy offers full-day nature camps in one week sessions at our Mt. Pleasant location in Woodstock, MD and our Belmont location in Elkridge, MD. Our nature camps encourage children to learn about Howard County’s ecology and natural history through fun and exciting hikes, experiments, stories, and hands-on exploration of our nature centers and parkland. Camps will include outdoor skills and all-camp activities as well.
Nature camp runs from 9:00am – 3:30pm with Before and After Care options available. Campers must be between the ages of 5 – 12.
The Conservancy’s camps are designed to nurture respect for the natural world, increase awareness of environmental issues and instill a sense of stewardship. Campers will hike, explore the landscape, participate in stewardship projects, play nature games and create earth friendly arts and crafts!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers ages 13-15 are invited to apply to become a Junior Counselor with a reduced camp fee. Volunteers ages 16-18 are invited to work as an Assistant Counselor. There is no fee for Assistant Counselors.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Howard County Conservancy is a partner with the Howard County Public School System. We offer field trips, school outreach programs, School's Out programs, adult trainings, and public events throughout the year. Please see the events website for up to date information: Our Camp Website Link: www.hcconservancy.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Nature Day Camps are held in 1-week sessions from June 22 - August 21, 2020.
Camp is $270.00 per session. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Please see our website for updated session information: Our Camp Website Link: www.howardnature.org
June 22 - 26: Green STEM Camp
June 29 - July 2: Talons and Teeth
July 6 - 10: Aquatic Odyssey
July 13 - 17: Earth Day, Every Day
July 20 - 24: Extreme Animals
July 27 - 31: Expedition: Base Camp
Aug 3 - 7: Water Wizards
Aug 10 - 14: Pollinators Paradise
Aug 17 - 21: Tracks and Trails
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp counselors are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to camp[AT]howardnature.org. This summer, we will be hiring counselors for two locations: Mt. Pleasant camps, located in Woodstock MD, and Belmont camps, located in Elkridge, MD.
Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.howardnature.org for more camp information.
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