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1 BROADMOOR Nature Camp Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Natick, MA DISCOVER. EXPLORE. BE OUTSIDE! SUMMER 2018

2 ABOUT CAMP Broadmoor Summer Camp gives children ages 4 14 a chance to do what comes naturally: explore, have fun, and make friends! Campers experience nature and create lifelong memories through guided outdoor explorations and nature -inspired games, activities, and crafts. They also come to understand their place in nature, as well as the importance of preserving it. Low counselor -to-camper ratios ensure that children stay safe and engaged with role models who are creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. OUR CAMP DIRECTOR Melissa Hansen has been Broadmoor s Camp Director and education coordinator since When she is not facilitating camp, she s developing and running school programs and teacher professional development. Melissa has worked at nature-based school and camp programs in Maine, Rhode Island, and California. She earned a master of science degree in environmental education and a bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology. OUR CAMP EDUCATORS Our staff is passionate about sharing the joy and excitement of the outdoors with children. Sessions are staffed by lead educators who are college graduates with proven camp leadership experience, and by assistant educators who are at least 17 years old and have experience supervising children. All undergo a rigorous interview process that includes reference and background checks, and receive training in safety, child development, and nature study. A DAY AT CAMP 8:00 9:00 am Optional Before Camp Program 9:00 9:30 am Welcome and Social Games 9:30 am Thematic Introduction, Activities, and Games 10:15 am Morning Snack Break 10:30 am Nature Exploration and Investigation 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 1:00 pm Mini Discoverers Activity and Wrap-up 12:30 pm More Nature Exploration, Activities, and Games 2:30 pm Camper Wrap-up 3:00 3:15 pm Camp Pick-up 3:00 5:30 pm Optional After Camp Program

EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS Under the supervision of camp educators, campers may participate in free play in the Nature Play Area; camper-led games, physical activities with balls, hula-hoops, and jump

75, per week* *July 2 6 week prorated: $35 Please note: There is no after camp available to campers in Mini Discoverers as they end at 1:00 pm.

3 EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS Under the supervision of camp educators, campers may participate in free play in the Nature Play Area; camper-led games, physical activities with balls, hula-hoops, and jump ropes; or quiet activities in the pavilion, such as crafts, card games, and friendly conversations. Each day will be different! BEFORE CAMP (Ages 4 14) 8:00 9:00 am $9.25, per day; $43.75, per week* *July 2 6 week prorated: $35 Please note: There is no after camp available to campers in Mini Discoverers as they end at 1:00 pm. Campers ages 9 14 enrolled in a two-week camp session do not need extended hours during the days of overnights as they are already in our care. There is no camp on July 4; fees have been prorated those weeks. We do not run After Camp on the last day of camp, August 17. When registering online, you will be offered the chance to enroll after you have selected the camp sessions. AFTER CAMP (Ages 5 14) 3:00 5:30 pm $24, per day; $110, per week* *July 2 6 & Aug weeks prorated: $88 I think the key is having excellent staff. The two counselors we had this session were fabulous. They were mature, knowledgeable, and fun. - Parent of a Voyager

MINI DISCOVERERS Ages 4 & 5 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm $300, per session ANIMAL ARCHITECTS June 25 29; July 16 20; August 6 10 Which animal builds its house out of sticks?

4 MINI DISCOVERERS Ages 4 & 5 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm $300, per session ANIMAL ARCHITECTS June 25 29; July 16 20; August 6 10 Which animal builds its house out of sticks? Which makes its home in a papery dome? And which digs tunnels in the dirt? Discover how different animals build their shelter and then craft your own, including a mini beaver lodge, a spiderweb, and a bird nest. After investigating each creature through observations and games, earn your own creature disk (like a Wild Kratt!) RAINBOW DETECTIVES July 9 13; July 30 August 3 Search for colors in nature each day and investigate some of nature s best color mysteries, including how wildlife uses color to camouflage and warn others to keep their distance. Through crafts, games, and experiments, explore color as light, learn about shadows, and compare what the color white looks like to people versus how it appears to insects and birds. WATER WONDERS July 2 6*; July Investigate where some strange animals and cool plants can make a home, but we can t: the water! How do they do it? Explore the marsh for plants that eat bugs, the vernal pool for fairy shrimp, and the stream for crayfish! Play games about finding food and shelter in the wild, draw and compare watery homes, and experiment with water. *No camp on July 4; this session is prorated: $240. He really loved the camp. Said he wants to go more weeks next year. - Parent of a Discoverer

DISCOVERERS Ages 5 & 6 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm, per session ANIMAL ARCHITECTS June 25 29; July 23 27 HAVE TO HAVE A HABITAT July 9 13; August 6 10 Which animal builds its house out of sticks?

Discover how different animals build their shelter and then craft your own, including a mini beaver lodge, a spiderweb, and a bird nest.

Make mini habitats and sing the Habitat Song. Learn about changes in plant communities playing Succession Tag and how animal populations change playing Oh, Deer!

5 DISCOVERERS Ages 5 & 6 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm, per session ANIMAL ARCHITECTS June 25 29; July HAVE TO HAVE A HABITAT July 9 13; August 6 10 Which animal builds its house out of sticks? Which makes its home in a papery dome? And which digs tunnels in the dirt? Discover how different animals build their shelter and then craft your own, including a mini beaver lodge, a spiderweb, and a bird nest. After investigating each creature through observations and games, earn your own creature disk (like a Wild Kratt!) Investigate forest, meadow, and wetland to find out where and how wildlife live. Make mini habitats and sing the Habitat Song. Learn about changes in plant communities playing Succession Tag and how animal populations change playing Oh, Deer! Go on scavenger hunts in search of food, water, and shelter, and create a field guide about your favorite animals and their habitats. RAINBOW DETECTIVES July 2 6*; July 30 August 3 Search for colors in nature each day and investigate some of nature s best color mysteries, including how wildlife uses color to camouflage and warn others to keep their distance. Through crafts, games, and experiments, explore color as light, learn about shadows, and compare what the color white looks like to people versus how it appears to insects and birds. WHAT S THE WEATHER? July 16 20; August Watch for seasonal patterns as you track the weather each day and keep a journal of pictures and words to document what you find. Learn to observe and measure the weather, plus make your own weather vane to determine which way the wind blows, a rain gauge to measure rain (though we don t want much during camp!), a cloud chart, and a thermometer. *No camp on July 4; this session is prorated: $296.

NATURALISTS Ages 7 & 8 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm, per one-week session $735, per two-week session** MAGIC CAMP BUS JOURNEY June 25 29; July 23 27 WHO WOULD WIN?

6 NATURALISTS Ages 7 & 8 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm, per one-week session $735, per two-week session** MAGIC CAMP BUS JOURNEY June 25 29; July WHO WOULD WIN?** July 9 20; July 30 August 10 Take a fictional journey through a story each morning, then go on a real journey on the sanctuary! Explore volcanic rock and erupt a volcano, and investigate habitat needs and build a mini habitat. Play the water cycle game and investigate a vernal pool; search for plants, flowers, and seeds; and make a craft about plant life cycles. Find predators and prey and play food chain games. WILD ABOUT BUGS July 2 6*; August Does a beetle have 6, 8, or 20 legs? Catch some and count for yourself! Search the forest for millipedes and ants, the water for dragonfly nymphs and diving beetles, and the meadow for grasshoppers and the elusive praying mantis. Campers will learn about arthropods, including insects and spiders, by designing buggy crafts, playing insect life cycle games, and singing songs about metamorphosis. *No camp on July 4; this session is prorated: $296. Who do you think would win a predacious diving beetle larva or a dragonfly nymph? A great blue heron or a water snake? Poison ivy or thorny catbrier? While we won t actually have them face off, we ll investigate the unique adaptations, strengths, and weaknesses of things living on the sanctuary. Play games about how adaptations are passed down in nature, go on wild scavenger hunts, create your own ultimate creature, and end the two-week session with your own collection of Who Would Win? stories! Everything runs really well. Our child looks forward to attending your camp and comes home after camp very happy and in a great mood. Staff is professional and friendly too. Can't ask for much more than that. Great job. - Parent of an Explorer

FROM SUN TO DIRT June 25 29; July 23 27 Pretend you are a tree: What nutrients do you need to grow and survive, and how quickly can you get them?

7 FROM SUN TO DIRT June 25 29; July Pretend you are a tree: What nutrients do you need to grow and survive, and how quickly can you get them? Play Race for the Sun to find out, plus meet a magic chlorophyll cell, and devise an experiment to prove that plants breathe. Play Food Chain Relay to learn how energy moves among plants and animals and back into the soil. Search for decomposers in the forest, and food chains in the marsh. Investigate the ways some organisms try to avoid being eaten while you play games such as Predator/Prey and Camouflage. HOW IT S MADE EXPLORERS Ages 9 & 10 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm, per one-week session $800, per two-week session** July 2 6*; August Explore the sanctuary to see how people have used natural materials like plants and stone to create things they needed, such as tools for hunting or grinding grain, and insulation for structures. Use games, activities, and observations to investigate how nature is the master of form and function, from photosynthesis in plants to silent flight in owls. Try your hand at biomimicry the art of imitating something found in nature to design or improve an idea of your choice. *No camp on July 4; this session is prorated: $296. EXPEDITION BROADMOOR** July 9 20; July 30 August 10 Imagine exploring uncharted territory like Lewis and Clark, or Darwin on the Beagle. Become a scientist and investigate the sanctuary like you never have before: Sample plots of land to identify ecosystem characteristics and plant communities, collect usable data on local species Mass Audubon is tracking, and use the scientific method to replicate miniature ecosystems. Create your own unique map of the sanctuary, tracking the aspect of nature that appeals most to you, explorer. End the two-week session with campout at Broadmoor.

VOYAGERS Ages 11-14 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm $450, per one-week session $1,250, per two-week session** CANOE THE RIVER WILD July 2 6*; July 23 27; August 13 17 Canoe local sections of the

8 VOYAGERS Ages Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm $450, per one-week session $1,250, per two-week session** CANOE THE RIVER WILD July 2 6*; July 23 27; August Canoe local sections of the Charles River to explore the ecology of a complicated and beautiful environment. Make a watershed model, evaluate water health by examining aquatic life and water chemistry, and track invasive species. Improve your paddling skills and learn more about nature, through a boat-based games of Food Chain Tag and Canoe Football. Certified, experienced staff will provide guidance on technical paddling and water safety practices. Campers will travel off-site most days. *No camp on July 4; this session is prorated: $360. CLIMATE CAPERS** July 9 20 Get your science on while unraveling weather and climate! Measure and track weather using tools you create, visit a weather monitoring station, and decipher historic patterns and trends in both weather and bird migration. Understand the interactions between carbon, water, and wind in modulating Earth s climate by making an ocean-current model and acting out the carbon cycle. Visit with scientists and explore natural communities to see the effects of climate change. Spend two nights camping on Cape Cod, go on a coastal bike ride, and visit Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Campers will travel off-site most days. ECOSYSTEMS EXPLORERS** July 30 August 10 Investigate some of Massachusetts lesser-known ecosystems on daily adventures and explorations around the state. Visit a cedar swamp, a bog, an urban park, a wet meadow, the rocky coast, and a mountain. Learn about natural selection and evolution through the Bird Survival Challenge, biodiversity through scavenger hunts and surveys, and the energy flow that keeps ecosystems functioning through new food chain games. Camp out for two nights at Mass Audubon s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary and venture out on a day hike to the summit of Mount Wachusett. Campers will travel off-site most days. I learned that I love canoeing! - Voyager Camper

10 Mini Discoverers Ages 4 & 5 Discoverers Ages 5 & 6 Naturalists Ages 7 & 8 Explorers Ages 9 & 10 Voyagers Ages /25-6/29 Animal Architects $300 Animal Architects Magic Camp Bus Journey From Sun to Dirt No session 7/2-7/6 7/9-7/13 7/16-7/20 7/23-7/27 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 8/13-8/17 Water Wonders $240 Rainbow Detectives $296 Wild about Bugs $296 How It s Made $296 Canoe the River Wild $360 Rainbow Detectives $300 Have to Have a Habitat Animal Architects $300 What s the Weather? Who Would Win? $735 Expedition Broadmoor $800 Climate Capers $1250 Water Wonders $300 Animal Architects Magic Camp Bus Journey From Sun to Dirt Canoe the River Wild $450 Rainbow Detectives $300 Rainbow Detectives Animal Architects $300 Have to Have a Habitat Who Would Win? $735 Expedition Broadmoor $800 Ecosystems Explorers $1250 No session What s the Weather? Wild about Bugs How It s Made Canoe the River Wild $450

11 Camp Registration Information To Register for Camp: Visit massaudubon.org/broadmoorcamp Call or bring the form and payment to: Broadmoor Summer Camp 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA Registration Confirmation A confirmation containing important documents and information will be sent once your camper s registration has been processed. Deposit A nonrefundable deposit is required to register for camp as follows: One-Week Sessions: $50/camper/session Two-Week Sessions: $100/camper/session The deposit will be applied to your camp tuition and cannot be transferred to another camper, family or camp location. If registering after May 15, payment in full is required (unless a payment plan has been established with the Camp Director). Refund Policy A full refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit, is provided to camp families who cancel in writing on or before May 15. After May 15 no refund is available. Deposits are not transferable, and refunds are not given for participant dismissal, failure to attend, absence or sick days. If we must cancel a session, you will receive a full refund. Membership All summer camp participants must be current Mass Audubon members at the Family level or above. To qualify, your membership must be current through your camper s last session, and you must be the parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of the camper being enrolled. Membership can be purchased or renewed at the time of registration. Financial Aid Financial assistance is available based on demonstrated economic need and available funds, and is generally limited to one session per child; however, all applications are considered. Applications are due by May 15. Please call the Camp Director to request an application or download one at massaudubon.org/campforms. Payment Plans Payment plan options are available. Please contact the Camp Director for more information. Important Deadlines All camp forms, waivers, and the balance of your camp tuition are due by May 15. If registering after May 15, payment in full is required and a specific camp form deadline will be set for you. A camper cannot attend camp and his/her spot is not guaranteed until all forms, waivers, and payments are completed (or a payment plan has been established). A fee of $25 per camper will be charged for incomplete or late forms and waivers. Camper Requirements Due to the outdoor and exploratory nature of our camp program, campers must be able to move about on uneven terrain. Campers are expected to meaningfully participate in ageappropriate activities, including nature study. All campers must follow stated behavior expectations and safety rules. The camp director reserves the right to dismiss a camper when, in his/her judgment, the camper s behavior

Camper continued... interferes with the rights of others or the smooth functioning of the group or activity, or violates the camp s behavior policy. In such cases no refunds will be provided.

12 Camper continued... interferes with the rights of others or the smooth functioning of the group or activity, or violates the camp s behavior policy. In such cases no refunds will be provided. If you have any questions regarding your child s ability to participate in our camp program, please contact the Camp Director. Camp License Our camp complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430) and is licensed by the Natick Board of Health. ACA Accreditation We are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. Developed exclusively for the camp industry, this nationally recognized program focuses on program quality, and health and safety, management, and camp operations. Camp Policy Requests You may request copies of our background check, healthcare, discipline, bullying, and grievance policies at any time. Session Transfers Sessions transfer requests will be honored if there is space available and if a request is made at least two weeks prior to the session start date, after which time transfers are not permitted. Camp-outs Explorers and Voyagers attending a two-week session will have a campout at the end of the second week. Your camp registration confirmation will include details and a form to be completed in advance of the campout. Staff will communicate about meals, activities, and supplies via a letter during the first week of the session. We kindly ask camp families to contribute to this shared community experience by lending tents when possible. After the Thursday overnight, camp ends at 9am Friday for Explorers. Voyagers have varied early pick-up times on the last Friday depending on campout location and travel time, usually around noon. Camp Contact Info Melissa Hansen, Camp Director Broadmoor Summer Camp 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA broadmoorcamp@massaudubon.org massaudubon.org/broadmoorcamp

13 Camp Registration Form Please enroll my child in the following program. Check program and circle dates. Mini Discoverers (ages 4 5) 6/25 6/29, 7/2 7/6, 7/9 7/13, 7/16 7/20, 7/23 7/27, 7/30 8/3, 8/6 8/10 Discoverers (ages 5 6) 6/25 6/29, 7/2 7/6, 7/9 7/13, 7/16 7/20, 7/23 7/27, 7/30 8/3, 8/6 8/10, 8/13 8/17 Naturalists (ages 7 8) 6/25 6/29, 7/2 7/6, 7/9 7/20 (2week), 7/23 7/27, 7/30 8/10 (2week), 8/13 8/17 Explorers (ages 9 10) 6/25 6/29, 7/2 7/6, 7/9 7/20 (2week), 7/23 7/27, 7/30 8/10 (2week), 8/13 8/17 Voyagers (ages 11 14) 7/2 7/6, 7/9 7/20 (2week), 7/23 7/27, 7/30 8/10 (2week), 8/13 8/17 List dates you want extended hours, indicate weekly or daily Before Camp : After Camp : REMINDERS: Camp is CLOSED on Wednesday July 4. CAMPOUTS have varying hours on the Friday when they end. Before Camp and After Camp are not needed during overnights. We will not run After Camp on the very last day of camp, Friday,

basking, otters leaving tracks in the mud or snow, and more than 150 species of birds.

14 There s More to Explore! BROADMOOR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY An expansive 624-acre retreat along Indian Brook and the Charles River, Broadmoor is an ever-changing environment teeming with wildlife: dragonflies darting, turtles basking, otters leaving tracks in the mud or snow, and more than 150 species of birds. Easy-to-rugged trails lead you through the shade of mature woodlands into open fields and along the edges of vibrant streams, ponds, and marshland. Broadmoor offers nine miles of trails, 0.75 miles of which are universally accessible. The Saltonstall Nature Center, a renovated 1911 horse barn, includes an accessible welcome center, classrooms, a four-season outdoor pavilion, and green energy features. An accessible boardwalk brings visitors of all ages and abilities right into the habitats of aquatic plants and wildlife, with interpretation including seasonal audio tours. Indian Brook features beaver dams, nesting wood ducks, and basking turtles; mill dams on the stream create scenic waterfalls. Bridges, benches, and trails along the Charles River provide great access for bird watching, photography, and sketching. Try one of our engaging programs for all ages including night walks, summer camp, birding, and field trips. There s more to explore at Wildwood, Mass Audubon s overnight camp in Rindge, New Hampshire: Overnight Camp (ages 9 14) Teen Adventure Trips (ages 14 17) Leaders in-training (ages 14 17) Family Camp (all ages!) Visit massaudubon.org/wildwood or call to learn more.

From inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms, we believe in protecting our state s natural treasures for wildlife and for all people a vision

15 Mass Audubon protects 37,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. As Massachusetts largest nature conservation nonprofit, we welcome more than a half million visitors a year to our wildlife sanctuaries and 20 nature centers. From inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms, we believe in protecting our state s natural treasures for wildlife and for all people a vision shared in 1896 by our founders, two extraordinary Boston women. Today, Mass Audubon is a nationally recognized environmental education leader, offering thousands of camp, school, and adult programs that get over 225,000 kids and adults outdoors every year. With more than 125,000 members and supporters, we advocate on Beacon Hill and beyond, and conduct conservation research to preserve the natural heritage of our beautiful state for today s and future generations. We welcome you to explore a nearby sanctuary, find inspiration, and get involved. Learn how at massaudubon.org. We absolutely loved the experience this camp gave our daughter. We will absolutely send her back next year! -Parent of a Mini Discoverer Thank you for once again providing a fantastic opportunity to learn about the natural world. - Parent of a Naturalist Connect With Us

16 Broadmoor Nature Camp 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA SUMMER 2018 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Natick, MA Permit No. 8 DISCOVER. EXPLORE. BE OUTSIDE.

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