Bent of the River Audubon Center

EcoDiscoverers

Grades 5 - 6 and 7 - 8

2025 Audubon Summer Day Camp

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June 30 - July 3 — Survival Village Challenge

Learn how to survive in the wilderness. Create a village with other campers where you build forts, forge rivers, and seek adventure as you solve challenges and learn to survive by relying on each other. The session includes an overnight on Tuesday.

July 7 - 11 — Great Bent Bird Mystery

Something mysterious is going on at the Bent. Decode secret messages, solve riddles, and uncover the truth. Do you have detective skills to solve this mystery? 

July 14 - 18 — Aqua Explorers

Do you love to get wet and wild? This week is all about keeping cool while exploring our aquatic habitats and finding the animals that live in them. Create and play water games with your fellow campers.

July 21 - 25 — Hogwarts Comes to the Bent

Even muggles get to go to Hogwarts this week at the Bent. Become nature wizards and explore the magical creatures lurking in various habitats. Make your own wand and cast spells.

July 28 - August 1— Birds of a Feather

We love our feathered friends here at the Bent. Learn all about the wonder of birds. Go birding, check out our feather collection, and learn about how scientists track birds. 

August 4 - 8 — Animal Artists

Unleash your inner artist this week. Get creative by making paper, painting with natural materials, and making sculptures with what you can find. 

August 11- 15 — Twilight Explorers: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean every animal goes to bed. Many animals like bats, owls, and beavers are most active at night. Venture into the night to see all these critters. 

EcoDiscoverers Camp Information

Tuition for EcoDiscoverers camp sessions is $350 per camper per week.

EcoDiscoverers Camp Hours & Length: Camp sessions last one week, Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Except for The Twilight Explorers week, which runs Monday - Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.

Camp Registration: Registration opens on January 30, 2025. Camp spots will be reserved only after registration is complete and tuition is received.

For more camp information, email bentoftheriver@audubon.org or call 203-405-9113.

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