2023 Summer Camps
May & June Camps
Week 1: May 30-June 2
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-Survival Water/Shelter (Age 8-12)
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Week 2: June 5-9
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-Fishing (Ages 7-10)
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Week 3: June 12-16
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-Fishing (Ages 7-10)
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Week 4: June 19-23
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-Farm & Lake Camp (8-12)
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Week 5: June 26-June 30
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-Survival Wildcrafting (Ages 8-12)
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July & August Camps
Week 6: July 10-14
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-By the Bay (Ages 8-12)
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Week 7: July 17-21
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-By the Bay (Ages 8-12)
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Week 8: July 24-28
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
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Week 9: July 31-August 4th
-Chickadee Creek Camp (Ages 3-4)
-Treefrog Creek Camp (Ages 5-7)
-Survival Fire (Ages 8-12)
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NOTE: Many of our camps will become waitlisted, but please don't hesitate to register for the ones you would prefer. Families change their plans, and there's a chance you could get a spot! Thank you!
Chickadee Creek Camp
Church of the Apostles, Fairhope, AL
Ages 3-4*
9am-1pm (Extended care available 8:00-3:00 PM)
$304/week (Please read Payment Policy at the bottom of page)
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Discovering the cool freshwater creek is so exciting! This shady creek is the perfect place to build sandcastles and catch minnows, salamanders, and frogs! We will also learn about the local plants and animals, make nature art, sing songs, read stories, and play lots of fun games. Each week will have a different theme.
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Enrollment requirements:
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Children must be proficient with toileting. They know when they need to go to the bathroom and can communicate that.
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Because we learn in an outdoor classroom without walls, children must be able to stay with the group and follow instructions most of the time.
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*Children must turn three by March 1st, 2023.
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Week 1: May 30-June 2
Week 2: June 5-9
Week 3: June 12-16
Week 4: June 19-23
Week 5: June 26-30
Week 6: July 10-14
Week 7: July 17-21
Week 8: July 24-28
Week 9: July 31-August 4th
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Treefrog Creek Camp
Church of the Apostles, Fairhope, AL
Ages 5-7
9am-1pm (Extended care available 8:00-3:00 PM)
$304/week (Please read Payment Policy at the bottom of page)
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Exploring the cool freshwater creek is a favorite for all the children. This is the perfect place to catch minnows, salamanders, and frogs! It's also fun to build rafts and have stick races! We will learn about the local plants and animals, make nature art, read stories, and play lots of fun games. Each week will have a different theme.
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Enrollment requirements: ​
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Because we learn in an outdoor classroom without walls, children must be able to stay with the group and follow instructions most of the time.
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Week 1: May 30-June 2
Week 2: June 5-9
Week 3: June 12-16
Week 4: June 19-23
Week 5: June 26-30
Week 6: July 10-14
Week 7: July 17-21
Week 8: July 24-28
Week 9: July 31-August 4th
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Farm & Lake Camp
Location: Weeks Bay Plantation
Ages 8-12
9am-2pm
$319/week (Please read Payment Policy at the bottom of page)
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We will spend our days swimming and catching minnows in the lake, picking blueberries on the farm, paddling on the lake, exploring the woods, climbing the trees, learning about the local plants and animals, creating art out of natural materials, and playing lots of games.
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Week 4: June 19-23
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By the Bay Camp
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 545 S Mobile St, Fairhope
Ages 8-12
9am-2pm
$319/week (Please read Payment Policy at the bottom of page)
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The bay is the best place to explore and play during the summertime! We will spend our days swimming, exploring the shoreline and freshwater creeks, catching and learning about marine life by using cast nets and seine nets, creating art out of natural clay, and playing lots of games.
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Week 6: July 10-14
Week 7: July 17-21
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Survival Camp
Location: Church of the Apostles, Fairhope, AL
Ages 8-12
9am-2pm
$319/week (Please read Payment Policy at bottom of page)
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This camp will be a fun adventure of learning survival skills in a diverse, wilderness environment. Activities will include compass/orienteering, fire making, foraging, fishing, shelter building, wilderness first aid, identifying hazardous plants and animals, and more! The camp will be held right next to a creek, so we will also be going on creek adventures!
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Week 1: May 30-June 2 (Focus: Water/Shelter)
Week 5: June 26-30 (Focus: Wildcrafting)
Week 9: July 31-August 4th (Focus: Fire)
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Fishing Camp
Location: Weeks Bay Plantation, Fairhope, AL
Ages: 7-10
9am-2pm
$319/week (Please read Payment Policy at bottom of page)
Have fun fishing with friends in our local waterways! We will explore the different ways to fish in both fresh and saltwater (catch and release). Learn about knot tying and when to use different types of bait (live, lures, and flies). We will take a field trip to Weeks Bay Reserve for one of the camp days (drop-off/pick-up at that location for that day). Children of all skill levels are welcome!
Please bring your own fishing rod(s). Tackle, and other fishing supplies will be provided.
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Week 2: June 5-9
Week 3: June 12-16
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Payment and Cancellation Policy
A $100 non-refundable deposit per camp session is due to secure your child's spot. Your remaining balance is due in full by May 1st, 2023. Camp payments are made through credit card or ACH bank transfer. A 3% payment processing fee will be applied at checkout.
Cancellation requests must be made before May 1, 2023, in order to receive a full refund minus the deposit. Any cancellation requests made after May 1, 2023, and up to two weeks before the start day of registered camp session will be refunded in the form of a Nature Connect credit to use on another 2023 camp. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the start day of camp will not receive a refund or credit.
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If Nature Connect cancels a camp session for any reason, you will receive a 100% refund.
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Please understand that our camps are kept small to facilitate learning, and many fill up quickly. Last-minute cancellations keep other kids from enjoying our camps. Thank you for your understanding.
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If your child cannot attend camp, please consider converting all or part of your tuition into a donation or scholarship to assist families in need.
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Please email brittany@natureconnectalabama.org to request a refund, make a donation, or address any other questions you may have. Email is the quickest way to reach us during this time.
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