See Explorer Camp Brochure/ for Ages Ages 4-9

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1 See Explorer Camp Brochure/ for Ages Ages 4-9 SUMMER CAMP 2011

2 CELEBRATING 27 YEARS OF SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-16 YEARS Tin Mountain s mission is to promote an appreciation of the environment among children, families, and adults. For children ages years who are primed for more intensive outdoor experiences, see our Explorer Camp brochure/ Nature Sprouts Kindercamp Ages: 4-5 Time: 8:30-Noon Enrollment: 12 M: $110 NM: $120 After May 15: $130 Week of July 5-8: $88 M,$96 NM After May 15: $104 Kindercampers love catching frogs and bugs, singing songs, sharing stories, and playing outdoors. Kindercamp is a sensory exploration of the fields, forests, and streams surrounding our beautiful camps. Albany July 5-8 Farm Sprouts (See p.5) Fryeburg July Jackson July Tamworth July 25-29

3 Wildlife Discovery Camp Ages: 5-6 Time: 8:30-3:00 Enrollment: 15 M: $160 NM: $190 After May 15: $200 Week of July 5-8: $128 M,$152 NM After May 15: $160 It s all about animals! We ll catch frogs and grasshoppers, learn the art of tracking, and discover where snakes live. Plenty of time for swimming, creating nature crafts, and singing songs. Fryeburg June 27-July 1 Jackson July 5-8 Tamworth July Nature Nuts Ages: 7-9 Time: 8:30-3:00 Enrollment: 15 M: $160 NM: $190 After May 15: $200 Week of July 5-8: $128 M,$152 NM After May 15: $160 Explore the world of nature following streams, turning over logs, collecting rocks, pressing leaves, watching birds, and hiking mountains. Swim, make crafts, play games, and an overnight. Jackson June 27-July 1 Fryeburg July 5-8 Tamworth August 1-5

4 Adventure Theme Camps Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, Albany Stones and Bones Camp Ages 6-9 June 27-July 1 Time 8:30-3:00 Enrollment: 14 M: $160 NM: $190 After May 15: $200 At Stones & Bones, campers will learn to read the stories of the earth by examining common rocks found in the backyard, investigating animal and plant fossils from the land and sea millions of years ago, and examining skeletons and skulls of today s NH forest wildlife. Peaks and Paddles Expedition Ages 9-10 June 27-July 1 Time-8:30-3:00 Enrollment:14 M: $235 NM: $270 After May 15: $280 Never has it been so much fun to get wet and dirty! Campers hike mountain trails to the summit, learn basic canoeing skills on tranquil waters, and end the week with an overnight at the Basin Campground in Evans Notch.

5 Farm Sprouts Kindercamp Ages 4-5 July 5-8 Time 8:30-Noon Enrollment: 12 M: $88 NM: $96 After May 15: $104 Farm Sprouts love life on the farm! We ll work in the children s garden digging in the soil, planting seeds, and enjoying the harvest, and we ll still have time for singing songs, sharing stories, and working on special garden projects. Awesome Avians Ages 7-9 July 11-July 15 Time-8:30-3:00 Enrollment-14 M: $160 NM: $190 After May 15: $200 Grab a pair of binoculars and join the fun. From bald eagles to hummingbirds, we will see the cool birds of NH. We ll visit wetlands, forests, and fields, build bird boxes, and much more. Plenty of time for swimming, berry picking, and exploration. Farm Nuts Ages 6-9 July 18-July 22 Time-8:30-3:00 Enrollment-14 M: $160 NM: $190 After May 15: $200 Explore the wonders of the gardens, fields, and forests around the Center. Farm Nuts will help in the gardens planting and harvesting, visit with farm animal friends, pick berries, catch frogs, and collect bugs. Trips to local farms will round out the week along with farm crafts and swimming. Woodland Wildlife Camp Ages 6-8 August 1-August 5 Time-8:30-3:00 Enrollment-14 M: $160 NM: $190 After May 15: $200 Animals are everywhere at wildlife camp. Catch frogs, look for signs of beaver, butterflies, and deer, discover where birds build their nests, and much more. We might even spot a moose! Swimming and nature crafts round out our week.

6 Camp Locations Fryeburg Little Chatham Road, Fryeburg Our beautiful post-and-beam camp building is tucked among the majestic white pines of the 800-acre Burnell family forest. This location boasts cellar holes from the abandoned village of Little Chatham, vernal pools, wetlands, and a wide variety of native wildlife. Among the many swimming opportunities are the Saco River at Weston s Beach and Lower Kimball Pond. Frog Alley Farm, North Fryeburg From the porch of Frog Alley Farm, campers are immersed in a summer landscape. Wildflowers grace the meadows of North Fryeburg overlooking the Presidential Range. The two ponds on site are home to a variety of frogs, water insects, and birds including ducks and great blue herons. A forested hiking trail invites exploration of local plants and animals. Tamworth

7 Jackson Field Station, Jackson The original home of Tin Mountain, the Jackson Field Station is nestled among the spruce and fir on the side of Tin Mountain. Its 228 acres include open fields, forests, trails, numerous ponds teeming with wildlife, and spectacular views of the White Mountains. Many short hikes include the old Jackson to Dundee Town Road, trail to the historic tin mine, path to Pond Four and the cellar hole, and trail to the top of Tin Mountain. A swimming hole on the mountain-fed Ellis River offers the perfect place to cool off. The Mountain Road, SouthTamworth Expansive views from the mountain meadows of our South Tamworth camp include Mt. Chocorua and the surrounding northern forest. Camp is located on old pastureland surrounded by hayfields, stone walls, and forest. Footpaths lead to a swimming hole on Cold Brook and to the summit of Little Larcum Mountain. Tin Mountain Nature Center, Albany Our Nature Learning Center is surrounded by 140 acres of woodlands with trails that lead to our five-acre Chase Pond, an historic granite quarry, Chase Brook, an active beaver lodge, and much more. The fields and gardens surrounding our 1800s barn and nature center teem with wildflowers, insects, birds and animals. We swim nearby at Iona Lake.

8 Ctr Conway For all your camping needs! Intervale, NH Thanks to all that make summer nature camp possible for our youth! TMCC Partners in Environmental Education Visit supporting outfitters for your summer camp gear.

9 Tin Mountain Camp 2011 Camp Name Ages Location June 27-July 1 Stones and Bones 6-9 Albany Wildlife Discovery 5-6 Fryeburg Nature Nuts 7-9 Jackson Peaks and Paddles Expedition 9-10 Albany July 5-8 (note 4 days of camp due to July 4) Farm Sprouts Kindercamp 4-5 Albany Nature Nuts 7-9 Fryeburg Wildlife Discovery 5-6 Jackson July Awesome Avians 7-9 Albany Nature Sprouts Kindercamp 4-5 Fryeburg Nature Sprouts Kindercamp 4-5 Jackson July Farm Nuts 7-9 Albany Wildlife Discovery 5-6 Tamworth July Nature Sprouts Kindercamp 4-5 Tamworth August 1-5 Woodland Wildlife Camp 6-8 Albany Nature Nuts 7-9 Tamworth Tin Mountain continues to provide nature camp experiences for children ages 4-16 years. See our Explorer Camp Brochure for Ages 9 through 16

10 Registration Registration is on a first come basis. Receipt of registration form and deposit reserves camp spaces. Make checks payable to: Tin Mountain Conservation Center Master Card, Visa and American Express accepted. Upon registration, a confirmation notice will be sent. Detailed camp information and directions will be mailed three weeks prior to camp session. Scholarships Camp scholarships are awarded on a first come basis. Call or write for a application or check the box on registration form. Deposit and Refund Policy A minimum of $50 is required for reservations. Deposits are not refundable. Full payment is required four weeks before camp. Cancellations or changes in registration must be made three weeks prior to camp session, no refunds will be made after this time. Other Information Each camper receives a free Tin Mountain t-shirt or hat. Our staff is certified in First Aid, CPR, and water rescue by the Red Cross and/or SOLO Back Country Medicine. See our Explorer Camp Brochure for Ages 10 through 16 Tin Mountain Conservation Center 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, NH info@tinmountain.org

11 Camp Registration 2011 Use a seperate registration form for each camp and/or camper. Camper s Name: Date of Birth: Parent/Guardian Names: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Summer Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Camp Name: Camp Location: Camp Dates: Camp Cost: See our Explorer Camp Brochure for Ages 10 through 16 $50 membership and above receive a discount on camp. To learn more about membership benefits visit our website at We are Tin Mountain members. We want to be a member at the following level (please circle): Paper Birch (Family) $50 White Ash $100 Red Oak $250 I have enclosed a check Charge to my credit card (Please circle) Visa MC AE Number: Exp Date: Signature: Amount: Send a Camp Scholarship Request Form Mail to: TMCC, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, NH 03818

12 Tin Mountain Conservation Center 1245 Bald Hill Road Albany, NH Albany