Summer Camp Week at Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
Nature Explorers Program for Ages 4 to 5
We’ll enjoy brief walks through the Birdcraft Sanctuary, exploring the ponds and forest in search of the creatures that call this amazing place home. It will be an exciting week full of games and crafting fun projects inspired by the wildlife we discover and learn about.
To participate in camp your membership must be current at the Chickadee level or higher, both at the time of registration and during your child’s camp attendance. If you are not a current member, you will have the option to join at the Chickadee level when you register. To check on your membership status, please call 203-259-0416 x 106.
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE
9am: Campers arrive at their indoor classroom space
9:00-9:15 am: Settle in, free play inside
9:15-10:30 am: First activity
10:30 am: Snack/Bathroom
10:45 am-Noon: Second activity
12 Noon: Campers depart
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a member of the Connecticut Audubon Society?
You have to be a member at the time that your child attends camp. You must have a Chickadee ($58 family) or higher-level membership to register. If you’re not a qualifying member, you may renew or join at the time of registration or online by clicking here.
What is the background of summer camp staff?
Our summer camps are staffed by experienced teacher-naturalists from our centers, and college-educated men and women who have subject-area knowledge and experience working with children. Low staff-to-camper ratios ensure all campers have a safe, fun, and educational camp experience. Our summer camp staff is first-aid, CPR and EpiPen trained.
What forms are needed to complete the camp registration?
There are several forms that must be filled out before registration is complete. Registration and medical forms for camp programs, as well as detailed camp brochures, policies, procedures, and equipment lists, will be posted on our website when registration opens.
What if our family plans change for the summer? Are there refunds if we need to cancel or change the number of sessions attending?
We recommend purchasing Registration Protection when you register your child(ren). You can purchase this protection at checkout and if you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund of the purchase price and processing fee should you be unable to attend your event due to a specified reason, such as:
– Injury or Illness
– Vehicle breakdown or theft
– Adverse weather resulting in travel warnings
– Work relocation
Please note the following if you do not purchase Registration Protection: All requests must be made by email. Requests for changes must be received at least two weeks prior to the program session for which the change is being requested. For cancellation requests before June 1, you will receive a refund minus a 20% fee per program canceled. Membership fees will not be refunded. After June 1, there are no summer program refunds. If we cancel a program, you will receive a full refund.
Can my child and friends be in the same camp group?
We make every effort to accommodate requests for friends and siblings to be placed in the same class but cannot guarantee such placement. Requests can be made on the registration form or sent in writing and received at least two weeks prior to the week attending.
