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Summer Nature Camp 2019

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Mission: To inspire an understanding of the natural world and ourselves as a part of it – past, present and future. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355

Coogan Farm - 162 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT, 06355

PO Box 122

P: (860) 536-1216, F: (860) 536-2983

www.dpnc.org email: [email protected]

Outdoor fun, education, adventure, exploration, natural history, games, skill-building

Wildlife Detectives,

Minibeasts,

Art Gone Wild,

Reptile Mania,

Navigation & Knots,

Larping & Fort Building,

Stranded, Owl Prowl,

Seeds to Weeds,

Keepers of the Animals,

Councilors in Training

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For decades, DPNC has provided the area’s best Summer Nature Camp. Our campers spend their days hiking, exploring, and learning about our woods, meadows, streams and local habitats. We believe that a strong environ-mental ethic can best develop in children who learn to love being outdoors. Our camp builds the foundation for a lifetime of love and respect for the environment. And it’s fun!

Our camps for ages 3 to 15 all work in concert with our mission: To inspire an understanding of the natural world and ourselves as a part of it – past, present and future. Our camps are guaranteed to provide your child with out-door fun, adventure, games, new skills and relationships, confidence building, education, natural history and expo-sure to local natural habitats! To enroll, please look at the camp offerings and register either online or in person at the Nature Center. Any questions, please email our Camp Director, Pauline Gaucher at [email protected]

Welcome to DPNC’s Summer Nature Camp 2019!

Offered for ages 4 and up. All sessions. Participants must register and pay for the full week, no individual dates available.

Pre-Camp Not available for Ducklings (Age 3). 8 : 1 5 A m – 9 A . m . $ 3 0 m e m b e R s / $ 3 5 n o n m e m b e R p e R w e e k

After-Camp Not available for Ducklings or Eagles (half day). Includes a snack. Campers must be enrolled in a full day camp. 4 p m – 5 : 3 0 p. m . $ 6 0 m e m b e R s / $ 7 0 n o n m e m b e R p e R w e e k

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Our classic Nature Camp provides a well-rounded experience for campers of every age. Children have the oppor-tunity to learn about a wide variety of ecosystems and habitats such as ponds, streams, meadows and forests, all around the Nature Center and on local field trips. Animal encounters are a favorite as we introduce our resident frogs, turtles, snakes, rabbits and birds of prey throughout the week. Children make friends and practice social skills through fun games, test their physical motor skills by climbing on our favorite rocks and boulders, and express themselves creatively through various art projects and activities. Nature camp brings children back to basics and nurtures their connections to the natural world and each other.

Looking for something a little extra? Specialty camps provide an added twist to the classic camp experience. Some specialty camps attend field trips to enhance their experience and they all explore unique topics and activities such as gardening, natural art, drama, animal care, reptiles and counselors in training!

Get the best of both worlds! Don’t forget to check out the camps we’re offering in collaboration with the Mystic Seaport, New England Science and Sailing (NESS) and the Mystic Museum of Art. Partner camps give kids a chance to add variety to the camp experience from sailing to survival and the stars! We have a new partnership with Camp Wightman that includes an overnight!

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Pre-and After-Hours. Need more than a typical camp day to accommodate your work schedule? We offer pre-camp(8:15-9am) and post-camp(4-5:30pm) hours every day so that your children can have extended

fun! (**please note that with some shared camp days, pre- and after camp are not offered or limited to days spent @ DPNC)

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1 - June 17 2 - June 24 3 - July 1 4 - July 8

5 - July 156 - July 227 - July 298 - August 5

9 - August 1210 - August 1911 - August 26

Camps & Age Groups

Investigators (Ages 7 & 8) offered All weeks full day 9am-4pm weeks 1-11: Classic, specialty & wild warriers Camps. $290 member/$340 nonmember.

Week 1 - Classic Camp Week 2 - Classic Camp Week 3 - Classic Camp & minibeastsWeek 4 - Classic Camp & Reptile mania Week 5 - Classic Camp & ARt gone wild/mmoA(8-12)**Week 6 - Classic Camp & natural Art Week 7 - Classic Camp & owl prowl Week 8 - Classic Camp & giving trees Week 9 - Classic Camp & wild warriors/ness (7-10)**Week 10 - Classic CampWeek 11 - Classic Camp

Ducklings (Age 3)weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 no pre- or after-camp half day 9-11:30am $140 members/$165 nonmembers bring a nonperishable snack. must be potty trained

Eagles (Ages 4-6)offered All weeks no after-camp for eagles half day. half day 9am-1pm $185 member/$215 nonmember full day 9am-4pm $290 member/$340 nonmember must be potty trained.

Explorers (Ages 9 & 10) offered All weeks full day 9am-4pm weeks 1-11: Classic and specialty Camps $290 member/$340 nonmember

Week 1 - Classic Camp Week 2 – Classic Camp & wildlife detectivesWeek 3 – Classic CampWeek 4 – Classic Camp & going green (9-12)Week 5 - Classic Camp, dramatic by nature (9-12) & ARt gone wild/mmoA(8-12)**Week 6 – Classic Camp & lifetimes (9-12) & navigation & knots/msm (9-12)**Week 7 – Classic, owl prowl & seeds to weeds (10-12)Week 8 – Classic, predator or prey (9-12) & who got there first? (10-12) Week 9 – Classic Camp & wild warriors/ness (7-10)**Week 10 – wildlife detectives & trails & sails/shared with msm (8-11)**Week 11 - Classic Camp

Naturalists (Ages 11 & 12)offered All weeks full day 9am-4pm weeks 1-11: Classic and specialty Camps $290 member/$340 nonmember

Week 1 - Classic CampWeek 2 - Classic CampWeek 3 - keepers of the AnimalsWeek 4 - “gallup” to greenmanvilleWeek 5 - dramatic by nature (9-12), owl prowl (11-15) & ARt gone wild/mmoA(8-12)**Week 6 - trails & sails/shared with msm (11-14)** & navigation & knots/msm (9-12)**Week 7 - Classic Camp & seeds to weeds (10-12)Week 8 - Classic Camp, predator or prey (9-12) & who got there first? (10-12)Week 9 - keepers of the AnimalsWeek 10 - Classic CampWeek 11 - Classic Camp

Adventurers (Ages 13 - 15*)(* Ages 13 - 15, unless noted in parenthesis)

offered All weeks full day 9am-4pm weeks 1-11: Classic, specialty and Camper’s Retreat $290 member/$340 nonmember

Week 1 - Classic CampWeek 2 - Counselors in trainingWeek 3 - keepers of the AnimalsWeek 4 - strandedWeek 5 - owl prowlWeek 6 - larping And fort building & trails & sails/shared with msm (11-14)**Week 7 - Camper’s Retreat/Camp wightman (13-16)**Week 8 - Counselors in trainingWeek 9 - keepers of the AnimalsWeek 10 - nature playWeek 11 - exploration Camp

shared Camps in green, specialty Camps in blue, Classic Camps in italics

shARed CAmps ** Mem/NonMemART Gone Wild/MMOA $330-$385Trails & Sails/MSM $350-$400 Navigation & Knots/MSM $305-$355Campers Retreat/Wightman $290-$340Wild Warriors/NESS $430 (no discount)


ART Gone Wild (Ages 8-12)A collaborative camp with Mystic Museum Of Art

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Explore and create in this cooperative camp opportunity that will bring out the nature-loving artist in your child. This shared camp between the Mystic Museum of Art (MMOA) and DPNC will use the natural landscape of the grounds and its animal residents as inspiration for constructing sculptures, textiles, sketches, paintings and more! Discover the wonderful sounds, patterns, colors and rhythms of animals and how that can be translated into art. Get ready to go wild for animals and art!

Navigation And Knots (Ages 9-12)A Collaborative Camp with Mystic Seaport

$305 members/$355 nonmembers (may be a member of either organization)•

Camp registration is through mystic seaport•

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pre and after camp is available m,w,&f only for the full week fee. • Registration separate through dpnC online or call 860-861-1216 ext. 100.

Pre camp hours are 8:15-9:00 am. After camp hours are 4:00-5:30pm.

Come discover the different tools and skills required to navigate on both the land and sea. Learn to find your way even when modern technology fails, like the early explorers. Spend part of the week learning basic marine knot tying at the Mystic Seaport and survival knots to use in the woods at the Nature Center. Split the week; three full days at DPNC and two full days at the Seaport using all available resources, including the planetarium. Finish the week making a survival bracelet to take home.

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Ducklings 3 1,3,5,7,9Eagles Half Day 4-6 1-11Eagles Full Day 4-6 1-11Investigators 7-8 1-11

ARt gone wild/mmoA 8-12 5trails & sails/msm 11-14 6navigation & knots/msm 9-12 6Campers Retreat/wightman 13-16 7 wild warriors/ness 7-10 9trails & sails/msm 8-11 10

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minibeasts 7-8 3Reptile mania 7-10 4 owl prowl 11-15 5owl prowl 7-10 7natural Art 7-10 6the giving trees 7-10 8wildlife detectives 9-10 2 & 10

going green 9-12 4dramatic by nature 9-12 5lifetimes 9-12 6predator or prey 9-12 8who got there first? 10-12 8seeds to weeds 10-12 7gallup to greenmanville 11-12 4

keepers of the Animals 11-15 3 & 9larping & fort building 13-15 6Counselors in training 13-15 2 & 8stranded 13-15 4nature play 13-15 10exploration Camp 13-15 11

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week 5: July 15-19


Shared Camps

Trails and Sails (Ages 11-14) A Collaborative Camp with Mystic Seaport

full day 9am-4pm $350 members/$400 nonmembers•

Can be a member of either organization•

no after-camp. pre-camp register through dpnC online or 860-536-1216 •

*pre-camp available at nature Center 8:15-9:00am, otherwise 9am drop off *drop-off at dpnC; pick •up at mystic seaport

Camp: Register through mystic seaport or call 860-572-5322 ext.1•Get the best of both worlds with this unique camp where campers spend the morning focusing on activities at the Nature Center and Coogan Farm, then spend the afternoon sailing at Mystic Seaport. The morning will focus on hiking and exploring the Nature Center and Coogan Farm. Campers will eat lunch before traveling to Mystic Seaport where they will learn how to sail in JY15 sailboats (weather permitting).

special notes: Participants must be able to swim.•CampprovidesPFDs(personalflotationdevices).•Participants must bring sunscreen and at least 32 oz. of water, snack and non perishable lunch.•Campers will eat lunch before boarding transportation or walking from Coogan Farm to the Seaport. •Morning drop off at Coogan Farm and afternoon pick up at Mystic Seaport.•

Camper’s Retreat (Ages 13-16)A Shared Camp between Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Camp Wightman

special introductory price! $290 dpnC members/$340 non members•

full day Camp with one overnight•

monday-Wednesday@dpNC9am-4pm•

Thursday-Friday@CampWightman/9amThursday,overnightandpickupat4pmFriday•

Register with dpnC (link to website) or call 860-536-1216 ext. 100•Both our organizations are proud to offer a new camp that highlights our nature niche! Teens are invited to retreat into the woods for three days (Monday-Wednesday) at DPNC exploring parts of the over 250 acres of natural habitats, trails, streams and ponds from the Nature Center to Coogan Farm, by the Mystic River. They will meet and learn about our resident ambassador animals including owls, hawks, falcons and snakes, go fishing, build campfires and forts, create journey sticks and more! On Thursday morning, the staff at Camp Wightman will be eagerly waiting for the group to arrive at their over 250 acre wooded campsite in the south east corner of North Stonington. Possible activities include swimming for all levels (individual lessons are available), canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards at the waterfront with certified instructors and lifeguards. The fishing bridge is a favorite spot AND campers often join in a beach volleyball game nearby. Meet new friends playing Gaga, exploring the waterfront caves or at the archery range. Sleep overnight on Thursday in either a cabin or covered wagon (depending on enrollment), end the day by the campfire and continue the outdoor activities on Friday until pickup at 4:00pm. If you’re looking for adventure, camaraderie, friendship and fun, you can’t beat this amazing retreat!

Wild Warriors (Ages 7-10) A collaborative camp with New England Science And Sailing (NESS)

full day 9:00-12:15 ness/12:15-4:00 dpnC (Campers will be transported after lunch to dpnC by •van and dpnC staff)

$430 no member discount Registration is through ness http://www.nessf.org/•

After camp is available/registration separately through dpnC (below)• Begin each morning at New England Science & Sailing (NESS) by discovering skills needed to survive in the wild. Learn how to build a shelter, find food, and survive on limited resources. Compete in a number of team challenges, simulate a variety of situations, learn about your environmental surroundings, and have fun presenting your plans to the NESS survivor experts. Learn fishing skills using rods & reels, dip nets, seine nets, and cast nets. For the afternoon, campers will be transported to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) where survival begins in the woods. Adapt to the environmental surroundings of the trails, woodland habitats, meadows and streams. Build forts and huts, play predator and prey and chal-lenge your wild warrior self!

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week 7: July 29 - August 2 Ages 13 - 16

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Specialty Camps

Wildlife Detectives (Ages 9 -10) week 2: June 24-28 & week 10: August 19-23

Full day 9am-4pm $290 member/ $340 nonmember

Like a forensic scientist, join our CSI Mystic team to help solve the mystery of who committed the “crime” in the woods. We will exam-ine all the clues left behind each day, learn how to track wildlife and find what they have been up to during the night!

Counselors In Training Camp (Ages 13-15) week 2: June 24-28 & week 8: August 5-9


Do you feel like no summer is complete without Nature Camp? Do you see yourself becoming a Summer Camp Counselor? This camp week will give you the best of both worlds. With the guidance of seasoned staff, you will learn to make a hands on nature or sci-ence lesson of your choice, plan and lead games, hikes, present live animal encounters, and practice your leadership skills. Spend an afternoon off site on a mystery nature adventure. Have fun and train to become a counselor, because no summer is complete without Nature Camp!

Minibeasts (Ages 7-8) week 3: July 1-5


What does life look like from the perspective of an ant? Let’s shrink ourselves down and pretend what life would be like if we were the size of insects. Explore the micro worlds all around us through hands on play and exploration!


Keepers Of The Animals (Ages 11-15) week 3: July 1-5week 9: August 12-16

Full day 9am-4pm $ 290 member/ $340 nonmember

Have you ever wondered what’s involved with taking care of our resident animals? Go behind the scenes in animal care to learn about their diets, habitat care, important handling facts, procedures and their individual stories. You will explore ways to be keepers of wildlife on the trails, out in the field, through special projects, activities and field trips.

Reptile Mania (Ages 7-10) week 4: July 8-12


If you have an interest in reptiles, this camp is for you. Each day campers will learn fun facts about various reptiles and meet one of our resident snakes up close. Learn about their role in nature and what makes them such interesting creatures.


Going Green (Ages 9-12) week 4: July 8-12


What does “going green”mean? See how you can make choices in everyday life to reduce your carbon footprint and care for our plan-et. There are hundreds of ways to help and every choice you make counts! Learn about upcycling by using your creativity to create useful reusable items and catchy costumes. Keep a lookout at the end of this camp week, for your invitation to come see our“Trashy Fashion Show”!

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“Gallup” to Greenmanville Past (Ages 11-12) week 4: July 8-12

A journey into the history of Coogan Farm

full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmember•

The Coogan Farm began to take shape in the 17th-century when Captain John Gallup received a 500 acre land grant for his partici-pation in the The Great Swamp Fight (part of the King Philip’s War). From the Gallups it passed to the three Greenman brothers and was used to ensure a supply of fresh produce, milk and cheese to the community and shipbuilders at the current sight of the Mystic Seaport Museum. Take a walk back in time with us as we explore the timeline of the property, ponder what we know about it and imagine the possibilities of the mysteries unsolved at Greenmanville past, including the grand unfinished Stillman foundation at the top of the hill!

Stranded (Ages 13-15) week 4: July 8-12

Full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmember

Would you know what to do if you were stranded in the wild for a few days? Together campers will learn the basics of survival such as fire building and starting, water gathering and purifying, shelter building and campfire cooking. Get “wild” with us this nature camp week!

Dramatic By Nature (Ages 9-12) week 5: July 15-19


Using the backdrop of the forest, join us as we put on nature themed skits and plays in the woods. By putting our “wild” imagina-tions in action, campers will create many of the props from natural found objects and materials. The actual content of this adventure will be highly determined the participants!

Owl Prowl (Ages 11-15, week 5: July 15-19) (Ages 7-10, week 7: July 29-August 2)Full day 9am-4pm $290 member/ $340 nonmember

Spend the week at Nature Camp meeting our resident owls and learn to identify them by sound and sight. Discover their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for the clues they leave behind. Embark on owl prowls while exploring the miles of trails at the Nature Center in search for them in the trees. Campers will learn which areas in the woods are the most likely daytime habitats for our feathered friends and much more!

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Natural Art (Ages 7-10) Full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmembers

Come explore art in nature the Andy Goldsworthy way, using the “earth as our source”. http://www.morning-earth.org/ARTIST-NATURALISTS/AN_Goldsworthy.html Campers will travel around the Nature Center environment in creative ways, making land art, meeting live animals to inspire creativity, and making up games. Artists will use all natural materials to create art that is not wasteful, yet flows, just as nature does. Come discover many ways to make temporary art installments and create an outdoor exhibit for all to admire!

Lifetimes (Ages 9-12)Full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmembers

Every living thing on earth has a beginning, middle and end. Come explore the fascinating things that can happen in just one lifetime and the various life cycles of nature all around us. With an average lifespan of mere weeks, how many flowers will a swal-lowtail visit? How many rattles can a rattlesnake grow? How long can a turtle live? This camp will investigate the circle of life, with its mysteries and miracles.

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Larping and Fortbuilding (Ages 13-15)Full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmembers

Orcs, elves, goblins, dwarfs, OH MY! Let your imagination go mythical with a week of “Live Action Role Playing” and fort building in the forest. Campers will design and build their own foam boffer swords and cardboard shields. Enhance the LARPING experience by collectively building a fortress from gathered materials and let the wild rumpus begin.

Seeds to Weeds: Life in the Soil at Coogan Farm (Ages 10-12)full day 9am-4pm $290 member/$340 nonmember•drop off and pick up at Coogan farm•

share a daily lesson with farmer emma!•

Would you like to “cultivate” your curiosity for all things that grow? This brand new hands on camp will take place at the Coogan Farm and explore everything from the importance of soil health to the roles of the chickens, ducks and pollinators to the gardens. Campers will also dig into their imaginations as they create their own dream gardens, participate in the Giving Garden mission through assisting with a harvest, and sample some of the fruits (and vegetables) of their labors at the week’s end.

Predator or Prey (Ages 9-12)full day 9am-4pm $290 member/ $340 nonmember•

Survival in the wild is based on the predator/prey relationship. Take a close look at who is who in nature. Campers will explore food chains, animal adaptations and relationships through games, activities and exploration in the woods.

Who Got There First? (Ages 10-12)full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmember•

Many everyday items that we take for granted are the engineering mirror of animal or plant adaptation. This camp will explore every-thing from structures and tools to defenses and movement to determine the natural inspirations all around us. By looking at nature in a new way, campers will be encouraged to create a unique invention of their own!

The Giving Trees (Ages 7-10)full day 9am-4pm $290 member/ $340 nonmember•

Have you ever stopped to consider all of the things that trees give to everything on Earth? In this camp, we will examine the life cycle of trees in the natural world and extend our investigation into things that come from trees. From the oxygen we breathe and food that we eat to the tires on our cars and the gum we chew, campers are guaranteed to end this special week with a whole new appre-ciation for all trees!

Nature Play (Ages 13-15)full day 9am-4pm $290 members/$340 nonmembers•

Each day will be packed with games in nature! From our favorites like Tomb Raider, Butterfly Ball and Steal The Chicken to the brand new Nature Battleship! For the battleship game, campers will construct the game pieces (ships) from natural materials, bring them to the water and attempt to strategically take the other team out. This is an original Nature Center concept and sure to bring some creative and competitive fun to the week!

Exploration Camp (Ages 13-15)full day 9am-4pm $290 member/ $340 nonmember•

Meadows, streams, forests and estuaries are four different but important habitats in Connecticut. Each day we will travel to a differ-ent one so we can play, explore and learn what’s unique about each of them. Open your mind, eyes and ears, put on your traveling shoes and let’s get out there!

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1. Provide DPNC with a completed health form (no older than 3 years from start date of camp). Completed medical forms are required before children can participate in camp.

2. Provide DPNC with an Authorization To Administer Medication Form (if applicable).

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The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) strives to operate the best Summer Camp possible and works with the state of Connecticut as a state certified camp. The health, discipline, and medication policies below reflect this committment.

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D I S C I P L I N E

At any time during camp, I understand that the Camp Director has the right to expel any child who in the Camp Director’s sole judgment is disruptive, disrespectful, or jeop-ardizes his or her own safety, other campers’ safety, or staff safety. In addition, Camp Director has the right to expel any child whose parents or guardians, in the Camp Director’s sole judgment, make unreasonable demands upon the camp. No refunds or credits will be given for a child expelled from camp.

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I understand that nature is unpre-dictable and holds a large amount of risk that could lead to serious injury or even death. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the DPNC and staff for any and all claims connected with participation in any activity that is any way con-nected with camp.

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F I E L D T R I P S

(Investigators, Explorers, Naturalists, Adventurers, and Specialty Camps) I give permission for my child to go on any field trips and understand that he or she will be traveling by 15-passenger van, mini-van, or school bus.

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E M E R G E N C Y A U T H O R I Z A T I O N

In the event of a medical emergency, I give DPNC staff full permission to authorize any emergency medical treatment necessary.

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H E A L T H R E C O R D

I understand that AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE START OF CAMP I must provide a health exam record not more than 3 years old for my child. I understand that without the medical record my child will not not be allowed to attend camp and no refunds or credits will be given.

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F E E S / T R A N S F E R / C A N C E L L A -T I O N / M I S S I N G C A M P P O L I C Y

Member prices apply to those with Family, Grandparent, or Single Parent memberships active during the camp session offered. Full payment is due upon registration. If you modify your initial enrollment (e.g. transfer to another session or sub-stitute one camper for another) a $15 transfer fee is required. Cancellations will be accepted until two weeks before the start date of any session, and a 15 percent service charge will be deducted from any refund. If you need to cancel within two weeks of any camp, no refund will be given.

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S U N S C R E E N P O L I C Y

If parents/guardians so authorize, DPNC camp staff may assist in the re-application of sunscreen, in full view of at least one other staff member and other campers. We will only assist with rubbing it in on the back and face if necessary. The campers will be asked to do the rest independently, with our supervision. The parent/guardian is responsible for the first application before the camper is dropped off for camp. DPNC suggests dressing your camp-er in clothing to further assist in preventing damage from the sun (including hats). All sunscreen MUST be in original containers and labeled with your child’s name on it. We recommend you send an ample supply. We cannot be responsible for an insuffi-cient amount provided.

I authorize as above Yes No

I N S E C T R E P E L L E N T P O L I C Y

If parents/guardians so authorize, DPNC camp staff may assist in the re-application of insect repellent, in full view of at least one other staff member and other campers. The parent/guardian is responsible for the first application before the camper is dropped off for camp. DPNC suggests dressing your child in clothing to help prevent insect bites. Insect repellent MUST be in original contain-ers and labeled with your child’s name. Please check your child at the end of each day for ticks.

I authorize as above Yes No

DPNC’s primary medication policy is to administer only lifesaving medicines such as epi-pens and rescue inhalers. I understand I must provide an Authorization to Administer Medication form, prop-erly filled out and signed by both my child’s pedia-trician and authorized parent/guardians. I under-stand that all medication must be in the original containers labeled with the child’s name, name of the medication, direction for the administration and date of the prescription. If this policy is not prop-

erly followed, I understand that the medication cannot be in the custody of Nature Center staff, and, if necessary, the child will be sent home. No special refunds or credits will be given for any camp missed for this reason. The Nature Center cannot be responsible for any lifesaving medica-tion that should have been provided for a child and wasn’t. I understand that any requests to accommodate exceptions to this policy must be brought to the attention of the camp director. Any

medication provided for a camper will be kept at camp for the duration of the camp week. I under-stand that it is my responsibility to ask for the return of any unused medication, and that all unused medication shall be destroyed if not picked up within one week following the camper’s depar-ture.

Init. _____

I grant permission for the Nature Center to pho-tograph my child and use the images for educa-tional and promotional purposes to assist the organization in informing its members, the press,

and the general public about its work. I give this permission without fee or limitation.

Yes No

A L L E R G I E S ?

List your child’s allergies or health conditions, or enter “none”.

Authorized signer: I represent that I am either a parent or legal guardian of the camper, or an authorized agent of a parent of the camper.

Init. _______


Fun at Camp


T e e N vO l u N T e e r s

Share your enthusiasm for the outdoors and come spend a week at the Nature Center helping our younger campers. You must be at least 13 years old, participate in an interview and attend a training session. If you are interested, please email Pauline Gaucher at [email protected] or call 860-536-1216.

Camp Information

Membership has its benefits, and one of them is reduced camp prices. You can visit www.dpnc.org to become a member or call us at 860-536-1216. DPNC reserves the right to cancel any camp, in which case the fee will be refunded in full.

DPNC’s Summer Nature Camp is licensed by the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

in order to receive membership rates for camp you must have either a family, single family, grandparent or sustainer level membership.

C A m p s C h o l A R s h i p s

Financial aid through Camp Scholarships is available on a limited basis. Scholarships are given for one week of camp only and are reviewed in the order they are received. Please call the Nature Center or email Camp Director Pauline Gaucher ([email protected]) to request an application.

Camp Scholarships are made possible through the charitable support of the robert G. Youngs Family Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation, the Mystic Garden Club, and many generous DPNC members and supporters. If you wish to help a child spend their summer outdoors at Nature Camp, please consider a dona-tion to the Camp Scholarship Fund by visit-ing www.dpnc.org, or mailing a contribu-tion to the Nature Center (please write camp scholarships in the memo).

m e m b e R s h i p s


Fun & Creativity Outdoors

i’m in the parking lot on monday morning. what do i do next?No matter how many weeks your child attends camp, Mon-day morning check-in is at the front entrance to the Nature Center. This is a requirement for all campers every week. From the check in table you will be directed to your home base. That is where you will sign your child in and out of each day, unless they attend pre- or after-camp. Follow the signs to the large classroom for pre-camp and after-camp is in the main picnic area around the back of the Nature Center. At check in, it will be confirmed that you have submitted all the necessary requirements for your child to attend, including a health form. All medication will be checked in through the camp director at the check-in table unless you are enrolled in pre-camp. Pre-campers will check medication in with the early care instructor. We are a state licensed camp and campers will not be allowed to stay without a health form. This is the law.

what should my child bring to camp?A two strap backpack, comfortable for hiking. •

Bug spray and sunscreen. (at least enough for 3 applica-•tions) Parents apply before drop off. See our sunscreen/bug spray policies for details.

An extra set of clothes and possibly a hat. Consider cloth-•ing as sunburn, bug bite, poison ivy and tick prevention measures.

Sturdy hiking shoes. Proper footwear is critical at summer •camp for comfort and safety. Old “mud” shoes that your child won’t need to wear again are perfect. No flip flops allowed. Footwear needs to fit snug around their feet to prevent accidents from all the uneven terrain at camp. We cannot stress enough how important this is. Good shoes will enhance your child’s camp experience and keep them safe.

Rain coats when appropriate. We explore in ALL kinds of •weather. Yes, we play in the rain!

Non-perishable food! We cannot refrigerate. Some sug-•gestions are: peanut butter, almond butter, Nutella, fresh or dried fruit and vegetables, trail mix, granola bars, nuts, apple sauce, hummus, crackers, rice cakes, wraps, breads, muffins, dried cereal and hard cheeses.

Please send at least 32 ounces of water in a reusable •bottle. Tip: Freeze a half full water bottle at night, fill in the morning. It serves as a cold drink and ice pack all at the same time.

Please provide containers with lids so that messy uneaten •food does not end up all over the lunch box. We teach campers to “pack in/pack out” like the National Parks.

Most importantly, have them bring their imagination, •sense of wonder and adventure!

(This is Stuff You Want to Know!)

FAQs


what if my child has food allergies, particularly to nuts?All camp staff are trained to handle allergies with the utmost care. Because of our non-perishable policy, we diligently sepa-rate campers with allergies from exposure to nuts and allergens. Children are not allowed to share food. Please bring all allergies to our attention. Our camp staff is epi-pen trained.

what if my child needs medication?DPNC’s primary medication policy is to administer only life-saving medicines such as epi-pens and rescue inhalers. Any requests to accommodate exceptions to this must be brought to the attention of the camp director. See our medication policy for details.

what if my child has a special need?The Nature Center can be a great place for children with special needs and we will always try to accommodate all children; how-ever each situation is unique. Please call the camp director to discuss your child’s needs at 860-536-1216 ext. 21204.

who are the camp teachers?Camp teachers and assistants come from a variety of back-grounds. Some are from our year round education staff at the Nature Center, others are school teachers, naturalists, students in environmental studies or education and often they are former campers! Many of our summer staff return year after year. Each group has a least one instructor trained in CPR and First Aid.

what is your bathroom policy?All campers must be toilet trained (including Ducklings). They use the outhouses and inside bathrooms at the Nature Center, Preschool building and Coogan Farm. Campers age 7 and up, after checking with their instructor, are allowed to walk to the bathroom with a buddy from various meeting areas including the tree house and picnic tables and required to check back in upon return. Teachers do not accompany campers into the bath-room. Where no facilities are available, campers use the woods with a balance of privacy and supervision.

what about safety?The summer camp staff are qualified and trained to be with children outdoors; however, nature is unpredictable. Injuries can occur at any time. Bee stings, falls off rocks and ledges, becom-ing lost, tripping over roots, snake or other animal bites and slipping into the water are all risks to which your child will be ex-posed. Our teachers are ever vigilant of danger and our mission is to teach campers to be active participants in their own safety. This includes not wandering from the group, asking for clari-fication if they don’t understand instructions, and responding immediately to safety directions. If you feel your child cannot

handle these situations, please think twice about sending them to nature camp.

do children nap at camp?No. Even our youngest campers spend as much time as possible outdoors and active during the time they are here. If your child still naps, you can consider the shorter day camps we offer.

Can we enroll for less than a full week?No. Summer camp is only offered in full week blocks.

Can i drop off or pick up late?If you need supervision for your child outside of the designated camp hours, we offer separate pre- and after-camp for a very reasonable fee. This service is also available only in full week blocks. We understand that occasionally children are picked up late due to circumstances beyond your control. We ask that you call the front desk 860-536-1216 or camp office at 860-536-1216 ext. 21204 if this happens to you. Your child will be placed in after-camp. At the discretion of the camp director, you may be charged for after-camp services.

mychildhasanappointment.Wherecanifindthegroup when i pick up early or arrive late?While we work with families to accommodate these situations, we also ask that you consider the group. It’s very important to communicate special requests directly with the counselors if you will be early or late. Please try to schedule appointments around camp and stay as close to the camp schedule as possi-ble. Camp home base is mostly just that. Our days are filled with adventures on the trails, in the woods and on field trips.

why is my child and her clothes so dirty at pick up?Most days, campers spend their time outside and often in very messy conditions. This is a big part of the summer nature camp experience. Catching that elusive bullfrog at the pond comes withalotofmud.Chancesare,thedirtieryoufindthem,themore fun they had during the day! Please help us embrace this and plan accordingly if you need them presentable on your way home.

Can my child bring electronics or other stuff with them to camp?No-unless it is a comfort item for our youngest campers. Electronics and toys are a disruptive distraction and not allowed at camp. Except for the occasional educational video, we are a screen free environment. If your child carries a cell phone on them, we will enforce limitations while they are here and deem them for emergency use. The Nature Center takes no responsibility for lost items. Any items we do find are put in lost and found until one week after the end of camp.

FAQs


It is best to pack all items in a two-strap backpack for hiking.

backpack! Sturdy type with wide straps. It’s hard to hike carrying a tote bag.

non-perishable lunchWe DO allow nuts. Keep in mind that campers will be carrying their lunches around. Ice packs can add weight, we recommend sending some frozen items to help keep lunches cool (frozen grapes are a great snack, a serving of yogurt in the freezer overnight, small water bottle that can be the lunch drink.)

some non-perishable suggestions:

What To Bring To Camp

DPNC’sSummerNatureCampislicensedbytheStateofConnecticutOfficeofEarlyChildhood.

waterAll campers need at least 32 ounces of water per day in a reusable water bottle.

the essentialsSunscreen (make sure there is enough for 3 or more applications).•Bug Spray (make sure there is enough for 3 or more applications).•Hat and Sunglasses ( if the child is not opposed to wearing them).•“Mud Shoes” - old sneakers or “water shoes”, anything you don’t mind if they can never wear again •after a week at camp!“Dry Shoes” - socks and sneakers/hiking shoes for long walks.•NO CROC or FLIP FLOP style shoes.•Bathing suit and towel as needed.•

“I cannot think of anything we would want to change. It’s perfect and tradition is the fruit of life!” – Parent of Camper

fresh fruits / vegetables•dried fruits / vegetables•nuts•hummus•bagels•

crackers•cereal•bars•peanut, almond, sunflower butters•

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