Joppa Flats Summer Camp

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1 Joppa Flats Summer Camp NATURE ADVENTURES FOR AGES 6-11 One Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, MA DISCOVER. EXPLORE. BE OUTSIDE! SUMMER 2018

2 About Camp Our camp encourages children s curiosity about nature through outdoor exploration, play, and hands-on science. Camp days are filled with insect catching, wildlife tracking, and experiments about everything from flight, to weather, to metamorphosis and snail slime! Nature-based art projects, games, and cooperative challenges encourage imagination, self-expression, and campers connection to each other. Our campers go on multiple local field trips each week to explore amazing habitats first-hand. Small group sizes nurture friendships and ensure that campers stay safe and engaged. From the Camp Director s Desk Summer is always fun and full of nature discovery at Joppa Flats. With the guidance of their counselors, our campers uncover the wildlife and beauty of local habitats, such as Maudslay State Park, the Ipswich River and Atlantic Ocean, and beyond. This summer we continue our tradition of nature connection through play and outdoor exploration, thanks to dedicated staff and creative, hands-on programming within our inclusive and caring camp community. We look forward to getting your kids outdoors and into nature this summer! Warmest regards, Kirsten "Autumn" Lindquist Summer 2018 Announcements July 4th week will feature two new mini-camps instead of a full-week session. After-Camp programming has a new end time of 4:30 pm. We continue our commitment to offer financial aid to camp families by increasing our Summer Outdoors Fund. Please don t hesitate to contact us for information; we never want cost to be a barrier to a child s participation in camp.

3 Our Camp Staff Staff are carefully selected for their maturity, ability to work with children outdoors, passion for nature, and enthusiasm. All undergo background checks, are certified in CPR/ First Aid/AED, and receive training in child development, risk management, and natural history prior to the start of camp. Many are pursuing careers in education, ecology and conservation, and are always eager to share their knowledge. For them, camp at Joppa Flats is far more than "just a summer job." Camp counselors are at least 20 years of age, and After-Camp counselors are at least 16 years of age. Our Camp Director Kirsten Lindquist is Joppa Flats Camp Director and Youth Program Coordinator. This will be her fourth summer at camp, and she can t wait to welcome campers for another season of fun and discovery! Kirsten is certified in CPR/First Aid/AED, Wilderness First Aid, and Small Watercraft Safety. She has 10 years of environmental education experience from positions with Mass Audubon s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, AmeriCorps, and Great Basin Outdoor School. "Autumn," her camp nickname, comes from her love for New England s most colorful season.

4 Summer 2018 Camp Sessions EXPLORERS (ages 6 8) & TREKKERS (ages 9 11) Monday Friday, 8:30 am 3:00 pm After Camp (optional): 3:00 4:30 pm Trekkers and Explorers have fun with science experiments, nature inquiry, and multiple local field trips each session. Both groups gather together for free time, such as lunch and morning snack. For most science and field trip activities, Trekkers and Explorers engage in separate projects and adventures suited to their strengths and developmental stage. For example, in the "Habitat Heroes" session, Explorers enjoy a live wildlife presentation while Trekkers go on more advanced trip (mountain hike) requiring stamina. Our counselor-to-camper ratios are low typically 1:6 and ensure that each child is heard and attended to. Most field trips take place within a half-hour drive of Joppa Flats, and transportation is provided via seven-passenger vans. All driving staff are at least 20 years of age and have completed a driver s background check. SEASHORE SCIENTISTS June $365 members; $440 nonmembers Field Trips: Tide Pools, Salt Marsh, Half-Moon Beach, Maritime Gloucester Explore the diverse and interconnected habitats of the seashore, from river and salt marsh to the ocean! Discover creatures big and small that make their home in the marsh, and get muddy digging for snails and clams. Uncover hidden hermit crabs in tidepools, and check out marine plankton up-close under a microscope. We ll round out the week s adventures with a trip to Gloucester Maritime Museum, with its aquarium and marine lab, and nearby Half-Moon Beach!

5 MINI CAMP AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE RUCKUS July 2 3 $145 members; $210 nonmembers Field Trip: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, plus a live wildlife presentation Put your "herpetology hat" on this session is all about reptiles, amphibians, and their amazing adaptations and habitats! We ll learn about rare vernal pools that are home to many of our frogs and salamanders during a live-wildlife visit at Joppa Flats. On Tuesday, we ll venture to Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield to explore ponds and pools in search of snakes, turtles, and frogs! MINI CAMP OCEAN DISCOVERY July 5-6 $145 members; $210 nonmembers Field Trip: Odiorne Point State Park Get a taste of the sea with two fun-filled days of ocean exploration! Meet sea stars, hermit crabs, and other creatures in Joppa Flats intertidal touch tank, learn about marine mammals that frequent the North Shore, and study the fish in our salt marsh. On Friday, we ll visit Odiorne Point State Park in New Hampshire to investigate tide pools, search for seabirds, and walk the trails. WILD SURVIVORS July 9 13 $350 members; $415 nonmembers Field Trips: Moseley Woods, Mill Pond, plus a live wildlife presentation Wild animals are masters of survival. Discover amazing adaptations that local wildlife use to stay alive, and learn some human survival skills of your own as you hike through habitats from forest to field. We ll learn how to read a map and compass, and cook a tasty camp snack (without electricity!). Trekkers venture to Moseley Woods for an orienteering challenge, while Explorers go on a nature treasure hunt. We ll all enjoy a special live-wildlife visit to get a closer look at some of nature s ultimate survivors turtles and snakes! Unbelievable camp great experiences! I love what you do for the kids.

6 BUGS BONANZA July $360 members; $425 nonmembers Field Trips: Amesbury Town Forest, Mill Pond, Franklin Park Zoo Antennae, exoskeletons, and wings, oh my! Grab a net and a bug box we re headed to fields, forests, and ponds in search of insects and invertebrates of all kinds. Roll over logs at Amesbury Town Forest to find out what s living under the leaf litter and uncover larvae living below the water s surface in West Newbury s Mill Pond. Investigate the gardens at Joppa Flats and nearby fields for moths, butterflies and beetles. We ll end the week with a trip to Franklin Park Zoo s Butterfly Landing exhibit. SPLASH! AQUATIC ADVENTURES July $365 members; $435 nonmembers Field Trips: Mill Pond, Ipswich & Merrimack Rivers, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary What lives in the Merrimack River, and in vernal pools and ponds of the North Shore? How do beavers build habitats, and where are the best hiding places to find frogs and turtles? We ll get our feet wet exploring all kinds of local aquatic habitats at places like Mill Pond in West Newbury and Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. Trekkers will go for a canoe paddle on the Ipswich River, and Explorers will track down wildlife of the Merrimack River aboard an exciting Yankee Clipper eco-cruise. Wonderful, positive staff; great job communicating schedule; and terrific local field trips!"

7 TAKE FLIGHT July 30 August 3 $360 members; $425 nonmembers Field Trips: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, plus a live wildlife presentation How do wings work? How do you tell a chickadee from a nuthatch? Are bats really blind? This week, we ll be on the lookout for all things with wings. We ll grab our binoculars to seek out some local avian favorites and take nets out to the meadows for flying insects such as dragonflies! Special features include trips to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary and a visit from a raptor rehabilitator with live birds of prey, as well as bats! HABITAT HEROES August 6 10 $355 members; $415 nonmembers Field Trips: Mill Pond and Mount Agamenticus (Trekkers), plus a live wildlife presentation (Explorers) Visit the many habitats our local wildlife call home, and meet the people who protect them. Explore life under logs and in trees in local forests, and search for minnows and aquatic insects below the water at Mill Pond. We ll meet scientists who protect and study wildlife, including a marine rehabilitator who saves stranded seals at Plum Island and Salisbury Beach! Trekkers will end the week with a hike up Mount Agamenticus in Maine a great beginner s mountain to discover alpine habitats, while Explorers enjoy a special live-wildlife visit with York Center for Wildlife s animal caretakers. My son was hooked and excited to go to camp every day. I m glad he feels so connected and included. Thank you!

8 KEEPERS OF THE COAST August $370 members; $425 nonmembers Field Trips: Salt Marsh, Tide Pools, and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, plus a Newburyport Whale Watch cruise Explore where land meets the sea, and learn how people can be keepers of the coast and its amazing creatures! Search for snails, scud, and mummichogs in our salt marsh, and meet scientists who study the plants and animals that live there. Discover life in tide pools and hike the dune forests of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about how scientists have protected deep-ocean areas off our coastline, and search for whales on a cruise with Newburyport whale watch! AFTER-CAMP PROGRAM (Optional) Monday Friday, 3:00 4:30 pm $60 members; $70 nonmembers, per week $15 members; $20 nonmembers, per day Trekkers and Explorers enrolled in our optional After Camp Program enjoy art projects, nature inquiry, active games, and quiet reflection time guided by Joppa Flats staff. Please note: space is limited enroll by May 1. Register online, by phone, by mail, or in person. (We are unable to take single-day registrations online at this time; please call us at )

9 Camp Registration Information To Register for Camp: Visit massaudubon.org/joppaflatscamp Call Mail or bring this form & payment to: Joppa Flats Education Center 1 Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, MA Registration Confirmation A confirmation letter/ containing important documents and information, including required health and waiver forms will be sent once your camper s registration has been processed. Deposit A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required to register for each camp session. The deposit will be applied to your camp tuition and cannot be transferred to another camper, family or camp location. If you must withdraw your registration, we retain your deposit unless another camper takes your camper s place in that session. 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 & Discounts Mass Audubon members at the Family level or above receive a discounted rate. 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 It is important to us that no child is unable to experience summer camp due to financial constraints: we do our best to offer support whenever possible. Financial assistance is available based on demonstrated economic need and available funds. Applications are due by March 1 for priority consideration, though applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis as long as funds remain. 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). 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 judgement, the camper s behavior 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

10 Camp Registration Information 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 Newburyport 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. Carpool Requests We encourage carpooling as a way to reduce air pollution and build community! If you would like to be added to the carpooling interest list, please check or click the appropriate box on your registration form or ask while registering over the phone. Carpool requests close on May 15. Your information will then be shared with other interested families by . Participation in, and final coordination of, a carpool is up to the discretion of each family. Joppa Flats Summer Camp does not manage carpools or the drivers of those carpools. Transportation Transportation to all field trips is provided in vans owned and rented by Joppa Flats Education Center. Camp staff who drive these vans are all 20+ years of age with at least two years of driving experience. All driving staff also pass a driver s background check and participate in a safe driving training run by the Camp Director. If your camper uses a booster seat, please leave that seat at camp on each field trip day for your camper s safety. My son talked so much about what he did we ve done many camps and he never came home sharing so much as he did from this one! Camp Contact Info Kirsten Lindquist, Camp Director Joppa Flats Summer Camp One Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, MA klindquist@massaudubon.org massaudubon.org/joppaflatscamp

11 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. Connect With Us Super impressed with the program and staff. We will be back next summer for sure!" 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.

12 Joppa Flats Summer Camp 1 Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, MA DISCOVER. EXPLORE. BE OUTSIDE!

13 Camp Registration Form Camper Register one of three ways: (1) Call , (2) Visit massaudubon.org/joppaflatscamp, (3) Mail this form and payment to: Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA Please complete a separate form for each camper. Last Name: First Name: Gender: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Birth Date: / / Age as of June 1: Grade as of Sept: Returning Camper? YES / NO Person Completing This Form Name: Relationship to Camper: Phone 1: Phone 2: Member #: Address (if different): City: State: Zip: Payment Method Check Included OR Credit Card DISC MC VISA Name on Card: Card # Exp. Date: Verification Code: Signature: Date: I agree to allow the Massachusetts Audubon Society to charge my credit card in the amount(s) specified above and understand that refunds will only be provided in accordance with the refund policy outlined in this brochure. I have read and agree to the refund policy outlined in this brochure. Parent/Guardian (if different) Name: Relationship to Camper: Phone 1: Phone 2: Member #: Address (if different): City: State: Zip: Payment Information Total Camp Session(s): $ Total Before/After Camp Session(s): $ *Mass Audubon Family Membership if Joining/Renewing ($65): $ Tax-Deductible Campership Fund Donation: $ Early Bird Discount: $ TOTAL DUE: $ Amount Paid Today (Min Deposit $/Camper/Session): $ Balance Due by May 15: $ Please note which session(s) you are registering your camper for below: Session # Session Name After Camp (full week*)? Cost for Session Please add me to the carpool interest list. Total Fee for the Summer *Registrations for single days of After Camp are by phone only.