2025 Summer Camp
Registration Begins January 21, 2025
Member Price: $295/week
Non Member Price: $325/week
Week 1: June 16-20
Nature Scientists / FMC STEM Camp
Ages 5-13
Perform fun experiments, build an egg parachute, make a film canister rocket and explore with local FMC Scientists. Use your science skills as we explore hiking trails and tube and play water games in the river.
Week 2: June 23-27
Nature Explorers
Ages 5-10
Become a nature sleuth! Explore our forest, meadow, pond and river! Discover a new animal and its habitat each day through fun activities like creek explorations, hikes, nature games and crafts.
Wilderness Survival
Ages 8-13
Explore and learn survival skills. Along with learning Leave No Trace skills, campers will learn to put up a tent, build a campfire, shelter, identify plants, track animals and study how to use a compass, river safety, fishing and more!
Fishing Frenzy
Ages 5-10
Learn to fish, about various types of bait, fish species and knots needed to become an excellent angler! Hike to find the best fishing spots and cool off with water games and tubing.
Enchanted Fair Hill
Ages 5-10
Spend the week creating fairies and gnomes, design their houses and castles, make nature wands, enchant flowers, dance and play! We will also explore the grounds with hikes, water play and games!
Week 5: July 14-18
Frogwarts Camp
Ages 5-13
Be ready for potion making, house sorting, wand crafting, and a Quidditch match! We will do all things Harry Potter and go play water games in the Elk River too!
Nature Explorers
Ages 5-10
Become a nature sleuth! Explore our forest, meadow, pond and river! Discover a new animal and its habitat each day through fun activities like creek explorations, hikes, nature games and crafts.
Week 6: July 21-25
Outdoor Adventures
Ages 8-13
Hiking, tubing, disc golf, building shelters, fishing & tubing will be part of your camper's awesome week! They will also creek stomp, play games, and outdoor sports.
Fishing Frenzy
Ages 5-10
Learn to fish, about various types of bait, fish species and knots needed to become an excellent angler! Hike to find the best fishing spots and cool off with water games and tubing.
Week 7: July 28-Aug 1
Wilderness Survival
Ages 8-13
Explore and learn survival skills. Along with learning Leave No Trace skills, campers will learn to put up a tent, build a campfire, shelter, identify plants, track animals and study how to use a compass, river safety, fishing and more!
Nature Explorers
Ages 5-10
Become a nature sleuth! Explore our forest, meadow, pond and river! Discover a new animal and its habitat each day through fun activities like creek explorations, hikes, nature games and crafts.
Week 8: Aug 4-8
Water Wonders
Ages 5-7
From water art, boat races, and raft building, campers will cool off and learn about all things water! We will play water games, hike trails, and tube. Campers must be comfortable in water.
Water Adventures
Ages 8-13
From swimming and tubing in the Elk River, to stream stomps, boat races, and raft building contests, campers will cool off and learn about aquatics! We will play games, hike trails, and have adventures. Campers must be able to swim.
Week 9: Aug 11-15
Nature Explorers
Ages 5-10
Become a nature sleuth! Explore our forest, meadow, pond and river! Discover a new animal and its habitat each day through fun activities like creek explorations, hikes, nature games and crafts.
Enchanted Fair Hill
Ages 5-10
Spend the week creating fairies and gnomes, design their houses and castles, make nature wands, enchant flowers, dance and play! We will also explore the grounds with hikes, water play and games!
Welcome to the Fair Hill Nature Center Camp, 2025!
This summer is going to be amazing, and we are so excited for the season! Below, you will find information that will help prepare yourself and your child for camp:
What should I pack?
● Lunch with a cold pack - we do not offer refrigeration
● Two hearty snacks each day
● Water bottle with carrying strap
● Sneakers (no crocs allowed)
● Bathing suit, towel, and water shoes (no flip flops or crocs please, must be closed toed shoes)
● a full change of clothes (including socks and undergarments)
● Sunscreen / hat/ bug spray
● Your camp spirit!
Please label all of your camper’s belongings!
What should I expect at drop-off?
● Drop off begins at 9:00 AM and is completed by 9:15 AM.
● We are located at 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton MD 21921 near the covered bridge.
● We will have a tent set up near the parking lot so you may drop your child off without getting out of the car. Please have their backpack and supplies ready to go.
● The first day we will ask you to confirm registration info for each camper. Please be patient as drop off may take a little longer than normal.
What should I expect at pick-up?
● Pick-up is between 3:15-3:30.
● A staff member will be at the tent outside of the Nature Center to assist you.
● Your child will be ready and waiting (outside if it’s nice and inside if it’s bad weather).
● You must show ID (yes everyday) to pick up a camper, so please be prepared.
● We ask you to remain in your car, to be respectful of traffic, and proceed in an orderly fashion.
● We kindly ask you to be on time for pick-up. A late fee will be assessed for late pick ups.
Camp Rules
● Treat all campers, counselors, and nature with respect.
● No throwing rocks, sticks, etc.
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All campers must keep their hands and feet to themselves. No foul language or spitting.
● Campers must wear a life vest when in water higher than 12”. Life vests provided. We have several counselor-lifeguards for safety.
● Cell phones are discouraged and will not be permitted to be used. They will stay in backpacks and FHNC is not responsible for lost or damaged items..
● If your camper has medication, you must fill out an medication waiver, medication will be kept in a locked box with the counselor.
● We use the buddy system, so no camper is ever alone.
● When we are hiking, a camp counselor will be in the front and rear of the line.
● Campers must be able to change clothing on their own. Our staff cannot assist. This also applies to sunscreen and bugspray applications.
We are going to have a super fun camp season! Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Lisa Watt & the summer camp staff