{"id":4077,"date":"2014-09-17T10:16:15","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T14:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=4077"},"modified":"2014-09-17T10:17:29","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T14:17:29","slug":"summer-camp-2014-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/summer-camp-2014-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camp 2014 Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before we say an official\u00a0goodbye to summer 2014, here\u2019s a look back at some highlights from our camps across the state\u2014and beyond!<\/p>\n<h3>New Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Many camps offered new programs that brought campers closer to nature in exciting ways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4081\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Stony-Brook-trip-camp.jpg\" alt=\"Stony Brook trip camp\" width=\"437\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Stony-Brook-trip-camp.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Stony-Brook-trip-camp-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Stony-Brook-trip-camp-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/stony-brook\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Stony Brook Nature Day Camp<\/a> in Norfolk offered its first Adventure Camp for teens, which travelled to Douglas State Forest, Purgatory Chasm State Reservation,\u00a0The Bog and Poutwater Pond &amp; Barre Falls Dam, Quabbin Reservoir, a fish hatchery, and Mt. Watatic allover the course of one week.<\/li>\n<li>An enthusiastic group of high schoolers launched the first digital Environmental Education Project, known as DEEP, at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/drumlin-farm\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Drumlin Farm<\/a> in Lincoln. Merging the technical world with the natural world, campers became virtual land planners, set up wildlife cameras on Boyce Field, and even programmed a mobile adventure game that was tested (and approved!) by younger Drumlin Farm campers!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/summer-camps\/wildwood\" target=\"_blank\">Wildwood<\/a> offered a new and well-loved Discovery Group activity called \u201cSpider Army,\u201d during which overnight campers searched for and identified insects and arachnids to aid \u201cmad scientist\u201d counselors in inevitable world domination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Science Exploration<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t tell the campers, but science learning is at the heart of all of our programs!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Middle-schoolers at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/north-river\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">North River Nature Camp<\/a> in Marshfield built their own microscopes and plankton nets, and used them to explore \u201dinvisible\u201d ocean critters.<\/li>\n<li>Wilderness campers at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/wachusett-meadow\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Wachusett Meadow Day Camp<\/a> in Princeton harvested tall grass and wove it into a 25 foot rope. They tested the strength of their rope with a few rounds of tug-of-war and also discovered that, when used as a swing, it could hold two teenagers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Wildlife Sightings<\/h3>\n<p>Campers discovered all kinds of wildlife wonders during their nature explorations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4083\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Moose-Hill-bone-ID.jpg\" alt=\"Moose Hill bone ID\" width=\"455\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Moose-Hill-bone-ID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Moose-Hill-bone-ID-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Moose-Hill-bone-ID-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a field trip to Cape Cod\u2019s South Beach, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/wellfleet-bay\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Wellfleet Bay Natural History Camp<\/a>-goers found horseshoe crabs, live quahogs, razor clams, shorebirds, and seals. They loved the experience of being on an \u201cisland\u201d and feeling as though they were discovering uncharted territory.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/moose-hill\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Moose Hill<\/a> campers in Sharon discovered a mammal skeleton during a walk through the woods. Using their natural history science knowledge and some team work, they determined it belonged to a raccoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Service Projects<\/h3>\n<p>Many of our summer programs incorporate stewardship projects to demonstrate to campers that they are capable of making substantial improvements for our environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camper Care Crews at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/moose-hill\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Moose Hill<\/a>\u00a0Camp kept the sanctuary up to snuff by turning the compost pile, filling the bird feeders, and weeding the garden.<\/li>\n<li>Campers at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/broad-meadow-brook\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Broad Meadow Brook<\/a> Summer Day Camp in Worcester came up with a way to give back with a favorite camp activity\u2014making friendship bracelets! Some campers donated their bracelets to the gift shop, where they are sold for $1\u2212$2 each to support the sanctuary\u2019s Camp Scholarship Fund. So far the bracelets have raised $38 to help future campers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Art and Nature\u2014the Perfect Combination<\/h3>\n<p>Arts and crafts are a favorite activity of any summer camp, and ours are no exception.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4084\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/MABA-dana_instruction_group_ceramics.jpg\" alt=\"MABA dana_instruction_group_ceramics\" width=\"479\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/MABA-dana_instruction_group_ceramics.jpg 865w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/MABA-dana_instruction_group_ceramics-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/MABA-dana_instruction_group_ceramics-624x538.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/arcadia\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Arcadia Nature Day Camp<\/a> in Easthampton and Northampton offered a new Nature Photography program, bringing nature together with art to celebrate the beauty of the natural world.<\/li>\n<li>Wild at Art campers at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/learn\/museum-of-american-bird-art\/summer-camp\" target=\"_blank\">Museum of American Bird Art<\/a> loved having the chance to work with professional artist and instructor Dana Schildkraut during pottery and clay weeks. Dana helped them experiment with nature treasures to create textures and patterns on their sculptures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While every camp had unique adventures this summer, they all agree that everyday had campers feeling like this:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4085\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Today-is-the-best-day-ever1-908x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Today is the best day ever\" width=\"426\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Today-is-the-best-day-ever1-908x1024.jpg 908w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Today-is-the-best-day-ever1-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Today-is-the-best-day-ever1-624x703.jpg 624w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/09\/Today-is-the-best-day-ever1-900x1014.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s never too early to start planning for next summer. Check out all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/summer-camps\/day-camps\/list-of-day-camps\" target=\"_blank\">17 day camps<\/a> and our overnight camp at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/summer-camps\/wildwood\" target=\"_blank\">Wildwood<\/a> online, and look out for camp registration starting early January!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before we say an official\u00a0goodbye to summer 2014, here\u2019s a look back at some highlights from our camps across the state\u2014and beyond! New Programs Many camps offered new programs that brought campers closer to nature in exciting ways. Stony Brook Nature Day Camp in Norfolk offered its first Adventure Camp for teens, which travelled to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,8],"tags":[35,41,79],"class_list":["post-4077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ecokids","category-get-outdoors","tag-camp","tag-day-camp","tag-overnight-camp"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3t87A-13L","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3258,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/18-camps-one-important-accreditation\/","url_meta":{"origin":4077,"position":0},"title":"18 Camps, One Important Accreditation","author":"Hillary T.","date":"February 25, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Amanda Zoellner, who works at Wildwood, Mass Audubon's overnight camp in Rindge, New Hampshire, sheds light on the importance of a summer camp being accredited by the American Camp Association. What do camp directors do in the winter? Most Mass Audubon camp directors coordinate and teach other sanctuary programs during\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;EcoKids&quot;","block_context":{"text":"EcoKids","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/ecokids\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2014\/02\/campcounselors.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":14950,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/the-power-of-camp\/","url_meta":{"origin":4077,"position":1},"title":"The Power of Camp","author":"Mass Audubon","date":"November 19, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Today is\u00a0Summer Camp\u00a0Day of Action\u00a0for Black Lives.\u00a0 As a statewide conservation organization that operates\u00a019\u00a0nature\u00a0day camps and a residential summer camp\u00a0serving\u00a0more than\u00a015,000 campers, we stand with our colleagues and friends in the camp world\u00a0affirming\u00a0that\u00a0Black Lives Matter at Camp.\u00a0\u00a0 Nature itself is untainted with prejudice; however,\u00a0too many Black and Brown community members\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;General&quot;","block_context":{"text":"General","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/general\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Kids at camp","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/11\/0042_RoxburyLatin2017_042_750.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/11\/0042_RoxburyLatin2017_042_750.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/11\/0042_RoxburyLatin2017_042_750.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/11\/0042_RoxburyLatin2017_042_750.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":277,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/lazy-hazy-days-of-camp\/","url_meta":{"origin":4077,"position":2},"title":"Lazy, Hazy Days of Camp","author":"Mass Audubon","date":"July 5, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"These are the first weeks of summer camp at many of our wildlife sanctuaries. Seeing all the campers with their lunches in tow, I can\u2019t help but remember my own summer camp experience. Growing up in Maine, I was no stranger to the woods and, to me, camp was an\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;EcoKids&quot;","block_context":{"text":"EcoKids","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/ecokids\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2012\/06\/Campers-300x225.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1905,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/12-reasons-mass-audubon-camps-rock\/","url_meta":{"origin":4077,"position":3},"title":"12 Reasons Mass Audubon Camps Rock","author":"Hillary T.","date":"March 19, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"When you choose a summer camp for your child, we know there\u2019s no shortage of options. We also know that as parents, you\u2019re always looking to provide your kids with the best possible experiences. Perhaps we\u2019re a bit biased, but we think our camps are the bee\u2019s knees, the snake's\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;EcoKids&quot;","block_context":{"text":"EcoKids","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/ecokids\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2013\/03\/CampPic.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":14508,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/hip-hip-hooray-for-camp\/","url_meta":{"origin":4077,"position":4},"title":"Hip, Hip, Hooray for Camp!","author":"Ryan D.","date":"August 7, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Summer just isn\u2019t summer without camp. Sunshine, fresh air, friends, and fun in the outdoors are the optimal nourishment for body, mind, and soul. So when COVID-19 shut down Massachusetts this spring, our camp and education staff immediately got to work, developing plans to open some of our day camps\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Get Outdoors&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Get Outdoors","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/get-outdoors\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Campers inspect a bird nest at Wachusett Meadow Nature Day Camp in Princeton","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/08\/Wachusett-Meadow-Day-Camp-August-2020-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/08\/Wachusett-Meadow-Day-Camp-August-2020-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/08\/Wachusett-Meadow-Day-Camp-August-2020-2.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/08\/Wachusett-Meadow-Day-Camp-August-2020-2.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12284,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/what-is-nature-camp-and-why-should-you-try-it\/","url_meta":{"origin":4077,"position":5},"title":"What is Nature Camp? And Why Should You Try It?","author":"Mass Audubon","date":"January 31, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"It is summer camp registration season, and that means it\u2019s decision time! Summer is an ideal time for children to be outside, but choosing between camp opportunities can be overwhelming. How do you pick between dozens of options? And why should you consider nature camp? Photo: Phil Doyle Why Nature\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Get Outdoors&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Get Outdoors","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/get-outdoors\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/01\/Arcadia-Camp-Photos-2019_CREDIT-PHIL-DOYLE-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/01\/Arcadia-Camp-Photos-2019_CREDIT-PHIL-DOYLE-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/01\/Arcadia-Camp-Photos-2019_CREDIT-PHIL-DOYLE-2.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/01\/Arcadia-Camp-Photos-2019_CREDIT-PHIL-DOYLE-2.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4077"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4087,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4077\/revisions\/4087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}