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2022 SUMMER CAMP
HANDS-ON NATURE EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY!
audubonsummercamp.com
KIDS DISCOVER NATURE 2022 SUMMER CAMP
AT AUDUBON CAMPS
Audubon Summer Camp gets kids, ages 2½ to 12, outside exploring nature in fields,
forests, ponds, streams, and the coast of Narragansett Bay. Two camp locations
Two Locations!
provide safe and inviting natural environments for exploration, creativity, hands-on Weekly Sessions!
science, and plenty of fun!
Camp instructors are experienced environmental educators with training in
education and natural sciences. A comprehensive background check is conducted on
all Audubon personnel. Modifications to camp procedures will be made as needed to
abide by the most up-to-date Rhode Island and Massachusetts health guidelines.
2022 CAMP AUDUBON NATURE CENTER AND AQUARIUM AUDUBON CARATUNK WILDLIFE REFUGE
SCHEDULE 1401 HOPE STREET, BRISTOL, RI 301 BROWN AVE, SEEKONK, MA
Digging in the Dirt! Sky Hunters Early Birds
June 27–July 1 Ages 5–6 Ages 7–9 Ages 2.5–4
9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–12pm
Explore the Shore Coastal Adventures Sea Stars
July 5–8
Ages 5–6 Ages 7–9 Age 5
(4 day week)
9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–12pm
Marine Biology Camp Building in Nature:
Float, Fly & Hover Nature Quest Fledglings
Ages 10–12 Forts, Boats, & More!
July 11–15 Ages 5–6 Ages 7–9 Ages 4–5*
M–Th 9am–3pm Ages 8–11*
9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–12pm
F 9am–5:30pm 9am–3pm
Explore the Shore Coastal Adventures Dinosaur Days Nature Quest
July 18–22 Ages 5–6 Ages 7–9 Ages 5–7* Ages 8–11*
9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–3pm
Building in Nature: Traveling Naturalists Building in Nature:
Float, Fly & Hover Float, Fly & Hover
Forts, Boats, & More! Ages 10–12 Forts, Boats, & More!
July 25–29 Ages 5–6 Ages 5–7*
Ages 7–9 M–Th 9am–3pm Ages 8–11*
9am–3pm 9am–3pm
9am–3pm F 9am–5:30pm 9am–3pm
Dinosaur Days Nature Quest Digging in the Dirt! Wow! Science
August 1–5 Ages 5–6 Ages 7–9 Ages 5–7* Ages 10–12
9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–3pm
Fins & Fishes Creatures of the Deep Wow! Science
August 8–12 Ages 5–6 Ages 7–9 Ages 10–12 *This age range is for Caratunk camps only.
9am–3pm 9am–3pm 9am–3pm
The Parent Handbook has everything you need to know about Audubon Summer Camp.
Download a copy and register today at audubonsummercamp.com
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2022 SUMMER CAMP
CAMP REGISTRATION
Early Registration for Audubon RI members begins January 29, 2022.
General registration opens February 7, 2022.
CAMP FEES Age Requirements
Member Non-member
Age limits are designed to ensure that your child has an enjoyable
camp experience. Bristol and Seekonk age ranges differ.
Half Day Camps $200 $250
9am–12pm Cancellations
Early Birds Camp add $50/additional child (max. 2 children) A refund, minus $30, will be issued for cancellations up to three
weeks prior to the beginning of the camp session. No refunds will
be issued after that date. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Full Day Camps $275 $325 reserves the right to cancel sessions due to low enrollment and
9am–3pm a full refund will be issued. Most camp sessions have a minimum
of six campers. The maximum number is based on the age group
July 5–8 four-day camps are pro-rated
and state recommendations.
Marine Biology $290 $340 REQUIRED Medical Information and Immunizations
• Medical Information is required at the time of registration.
Traveling Naturalist $320 $370 • Documentation of immunization and annual physical is due no
later than FOUR WEEKS prior to your child attending camp.
Payment is due at time of registration. • State regulations require proof of immunization for: Measles,
Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted for online registrations. Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine, Polio Vaccine, Diphtheria and
Tetanus Toxoids, Pertussis Vaccine, Hepatitis B.
• To keep all campers and their families safe, we strongly
FINANCIAL AID encourage COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5–12.
All Audubon staff will be vaccinated.
Audubon believes every child should be able to attend Summer
Camp so we offer generous FINANCIAL AID. Please visit • Your child WILL NOT be able to attend camp if this medical and
audubonsummercamp.com for applications and details. immunization information is not provided in advance.
To register visit audubonsummercamp.com
Or contact us at camp@asri.org • 401.949.5454 x3014
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2022 SUMMER CAMP
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
All Audubon Camps Include…
Nature exploration, meeting live animals, walks through the wildlife refuge,
games, stories, arts & crafts, making new friends and lots of outdoor FUN!
Engaging camp themes and activities keep kids excited for weeks on end.
AUDUBON NATURE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
BRISTOL, RI
EARLY BIRDS EXPLORE THE SHORE
Ages 2.5–4 • 9:00am–12:00pm Ages 5–6 • 9:00am–3:00pm
Explore nature with your child or grandchild! Similar to our other Can you spot a horseshoe or a hermit crab? A snail or a slippery
pre-school programs, Audubon educators will guide you and your fish? This camp is all about life in Narragansett Bay, so we’ll head
little one(s) through indoor activities and outdoor adventures. to the shore with nets, buckets and water shoes to explore salt
Circle time, nature stories, short walks, animal visitors, songs, and marsh, tide pool and rocky shore. Beach art, water play, stories and
crafts will complement each day’s theme. songs round out this salty adventure.
Register in family teams. 1 adult and 1 child $200 Members, July 5–8, four-day holiday week pro-rated.
$250 Non-Members (add extra $50 for additional child - 2 children max) $275 Members, $325 Non-members
SEA STARS FLOAT, FLY & HOVER
Age 5 • 9:00am–12:00pm Ages 5 6 • 9:00am–3:00pm
This adventure is for first time campers who are ready to visit the Discover plants and animals that float, fly, soar and more! Explore
shore to look for tide pool treasures and seashore critters, but not the lives of birds, insects, bats and mammals that move through
quite ready for a full day of activities. Our salty crew will meet new the air with the greatest of ease. Experiment with flying objects
friends, sing songs, play games, and meet live animals. Lots of and make your own hovering crafts. Trail explorations, games,
FUN is always part of the plan! water play, and live animals will add to the fun!
July 5–8, four-day holiday week pro-rated. $275 Members, $325 Non-members
$160 Members, $200 Non-Members
DINOSAUR DAYS
DIGGING IN THE DIRT! Ages 5–6 • 9:00am–3:00pm
Ages 5–6 • 9:00am–3:00pm Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Learn
Who lives under logs, leaves and soil? Discover the creatures who dinosaur facts and fiction, and meet some of their friends and
live beneath our feet. Look for insects, crustaceans, and salaman- relatives! Uncover fossils and join an archeological dig. Go on a
ders in a variety of habitats. Discover how soil is made and make scavenger hunt and more! Games, crafts, live animals and stories
your own mixtures. Games, live animals, stories, water play and are woven throughout the week!
crafts are always part of the fun! $275 Members, $325 Non-members
$275 Members, $325 Non-members
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FINS & FISHES CREATURES OF THE DEEP
Ages 5–6 • 9:00am–3:00pm Ages 7–9 • 9:00am–3:00pm
Sharks are incredible predators. Pufferfish puff for protection. Uncover the mysteries that lie at the bottom of the sea! Who lives
Flounder are the best at hide and seek. Tautogs lie around all day in these deep dark places? How do they survive? Join our team of
and male pipefish carry the eggs. So many fish, so much to discov- scientists to discover more about the strange world of the deep
er! Explore the shore, visit the aquarium and dip nets in the pond ocean through activities, games and experiments. Explore rocky
to find fish, snails and crabs. Hear stories and myths about sharks shore and saltmarsh habitats and visit our aquarium to observe
and other sea creatures. Create fishy art, play games and have a marine creatures up close. Water play, nature walks and crafts are
good old FIN time! included in the fun.
$275 Members, $325 Non-members $275 Members, $325 Non-members
SKY HUNTERS MARINE BIOLOGY CAMP
Ages 7–9 • 9:00am–3:00pm Ages 10–12 • M–Th 9:00am–3:00pm, F 9:00am–5:30 pm
Explore the creatures that command the skies -- raptors, dragon- The Audubon marine team will explore life in and around Narra-
flies, and bats are just a few who hunt on the wing. Hike the trails gansett Bay using scientific tools and techniques. Campers will try
to look for hawks and other fantastic flyers. Investigate the adapta- their hand at seine netting, wildlife surveys and species dissection.
tions of animals that fly and construct your own flying objects. Live We will also learn about aquaculture from professionals and set
animals, games, water play and arts & crafts are always included in up our own tank of critters to care for during the week. A day
the fun. trip to the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
$275 Members, $325 Non-members (NBNERR) on Prudence Island will top off this fabulous adventure!
On Friday, we meet at the Bristol ferry dock and ride the ferry over
COASTAL ADVENTURES to work with expert marine educators who will guide us through
Ages 7–9 • 9:00am–3:00pm explorations of salt marshes, streams, and eel grass habitat.
Narragansett Bay is full of wonder and surprise! Join the Audubon $290 Members, $340 non-Members
marine team and head for the shore to investigate tide pools, Price includes Prudence Island ferry fees.
salt marshes and the Bay. Drag a seine net, turn over a rock and
peer through a lens to discover the amazing marine life found in TRAVELING NATURALISTS
the Ocean State. Nature games, creative arts, stories and science Ages 10–12 • M–Th 9:00am–3:00pm, F 9:00am–5:30 pm
challenges are part of this marine adventure. Hop in the Audubon van and head out to explore wildlife refuges
$275 Members, $325 Non-members around the state. Hike the trails and investigate various habitats
July 5–8, four-day holiday week pro-rated. using binoculars, nets, field guides and other tools. Learn about
$220 Members, $260 Non-members native flora and fauna from expert naturalists and scientists. Kayak
along the Wood Pawcatuck River with professional guides. Finish
NATURE QUEST the week with a trip to Prudence Island to explore salt marshes
Ages 7–9 • 9:00am–3:00pm with the staff of the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research
This exciting new camp takes the idea of Reserve. This camp has a late day on Friday, and it is limited to 12
virtual gaming and makes it “Live in Nature.” Each day campers participants.
work together on a quest that combines creative and imaginative $320 Members, $370 Non-members
play and active exploration in nature. Questers look for hidden Price includes van travel, equipment rentals, special guests, and ferry fees.
treasures, seek out food sources for their animals, develop plant
and animal superpowers, and gain “fuel” points for the group WOW! SCIENCE
as they complete their missions! Games, stories, water play, live Ages 10–12 • 9:00am–3pm
animals and crafts are always included in the fun. All kinds of science projects will be includ-
$275 Members, $325 Non-members ed in this creative adventure! Mix things
up to make chemical concoctions, explore
BUILDING IN NATURE: FORTS, BOATS & MORE! the physics of flying objects, make your
Ages 7–9 • 9:00am–3:00pm own tornado, and blast a rocket into the
Investigate nature’s amazing construction projects! Discover nests, air. Hike the trails and observe animals
dams, and tunnels and the animals that make them. Build shelters up close in nature. Put your creativity and
and forts with materials found outside. Design a boat that floats, problem-solving skills to work and experi-
create miniature houses for tiny critters, or construct a bridge for ment, build, and investigate. Games, arts
animals to cross. Trail explorations, games, live animals, art and & crafts and live animals will be included
stories will round out the week’s adventures. in this science scramble.
$275 Members, $325 Non-members $275 Members, $325 Non-members
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CAMP DESCRIPTIONS 2022 SUMMER CAMP
All Audubon Camps Include…
Nature exploration, meeting live animals, walks through the wildlife refuge,
games, stories, arts & crafts, making new friends and lots of outdoor FUN!
A variety of engaging themes and activities keep kids excited for weeks.
AUDUBON CARATUNK WILDLIFE REFUGE
SEEKONK, MA
Please note: The age range for Seekonk camp may differ slightly from those in Bristol so that
we may better accommodate all campers at the Caratunk location.
FLEDGLINGS NATURE QUEST
Ages 4–5 • 9:00am–12:00pm Ages 8–11 • 9:00am–3:00pm
This half-day camp for young children includes short walks, nature This exciting new camp takes the idea of virtual gaming and makes
explorations, stories, animal visits, games and simple crafts. Perfect it “Live in Nature.” Each day campers work together on a quest
for youngsters who are not ready for a full day of camp. Children that combines creative and imaginative play and active explora-
must be toilet trained. tion in nature. Questers look for hidden treasures, seek out food
$200 Members, $250 Non-members sources for their animals, develop plant and animal superpowers,
and gain “fuel” points for the group as they complete their mis-
DINOSAUR DAYS sions! Games, stories, water play, live animals and crafts are always
Ages 5–7 • 9:00am–3:00 pm included in the fun.
Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Learn $275 Members, $325 Non-members
dinosaur facts and fiction, and meet some of their friends and
relatives! Uncover fossils and join an archeological dig. Go on a WOW! SCIENCE
scavenger hunt and more! Games, crafts, and more are woven Ages 10–12 • 9:00am–3:00pm
throughout the week! All kinds of science projects will be included in this creative
$275 Members, $325 Non-members adventure! Mix things up to make chemical concoctions, explore
the physics of flying objects, make your own tornado, and blast a
FLOAT, FLY & HOVER rocket into the air. Hike the trails and observe animals up close in
Ages 5–7 • 9:00am–3:00 pm nature. Put your creativity and problem-solving skills to work and
Discover plants and animals that float, fly, soar and more! Explore experiment, build, and investigate. Games, arts & crafts and live
the lives of birds, insects, bats and mammals that move through animals will be included in this science scramble.
the air with the greatest of ease. Experiment with flying objects $275 Members, $325 Non-members
and make your own hovering crafts. Trail explorations, games,
water play, and stories will add to the fun!
$275 Members, $325 Non-members
DIGGING IN THE DIRT!
Ages 5–7 • 9:00am–3:00 pm
Who lives under logs, leaves and soil? Discover creatures who live
beneath our feet. Look for insects, crustaceans, and salamanders in
a variety of habitats. Discover how soil is made and make your own
mixtures. Games, songs, water play, stories and crafts are always
part of the fun!
$275 Members, $325 Non-members
BUILDING IN NATURE: FORTS, BOATS & MORE!
Ages 8–11 • 9:00am–3:00pm
Investigate nature’s amazing construction projects! Discover nests,
dams, and tunnels and the animals that make them. Build shelters
and forts with materials found outside. Design a boat that floats,
create miniature houses for tiny critters, or construct a bridge for
animals to cross. Trail explorations, games, live animals, art and
stories will round out the week’s adventures.
$275 Members, $325 Non-members
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2022 SUMMER CAMP
FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS
“My daughter loved everything about camp! She loved
building forts, playing games and being at the seashore.”
“I felt Audubon was educational and fun for the kids.
It was what a child’s experience should be like at camp.”
“She loved the counselors, and I love
that she had so much outdoor play.”
AUDUBON
SUMMER CAMP
AUDUBON NATURE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
1401 HOPE STREET, BRISTOL, RI
AUDUBON CARATUNK WILDLIFE REFUGE
301 BROWN AVE, SEEKONK, MA
To register visit audubonsummercamp.com
Or contact us at camp@asri.org • 401.949.5454 x3014
ASRI.ORG SHARE WITH US @AUDUBONRI @RIAUDUBON
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