Spare clothing required! These campers will be getting down and dirty with nature. Nature Science Camp has a long standing tradition of providing hands-on experiences for children in nature. The camp fosters children’s appreciation for the outdoors and diverse habitats using our 90 acre campus and local, state and national parks. Much of the day is spent outside, but a science classroom will provide space for campers to maintain and observe aquatic and terrestrial animals found on campus.
In Nature Science Adventure (formerly Level A) campers will engage in many outdoor activities and are introduced to making observations in nature which they will record in a nature journal that they keep at the conclusion of camp. A typical day consists of an on or off-campus field trip, followed by activities, games, or crafts relating to a daily theme. Adventure campers will have one extended field trip followed by a barbeque.
In Nature Science Expedition (formerly Level B) campers will be transformed into natural explorers like Jacques Cousteau, Bob Ballard, and Ernest Shackleton who all integrated science into their expeditions. Expedition curriculum has a greater academic focus and two overnights provide opportunities to be completely immersed in various habitats. Campers will narrow their focus to gain more depth into nature content and science skills as they use a variety of equipment, collect and record data, and engage in more targeted experimentation. Expedition campers need no camping experience as they will be introduced to basic camping skills and the first campout will be close to home.
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Nature Science campers have daily swim lessons, if time allows.
To enroll, please visit www.potomacschool.org/summer
