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1 BROADMOOR Nature Camp Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Natick, MA DISCOVER. EXPLORE. BE OUTSIDE! SUMMER 2019

They also come to understand their place in nature, as well as the importance of preserving it.

2 ABOUT CAMP At Broadmoor Nature Camp in Natick, kids 4 14 do what comes naturally: explore, have fun, and make friends! Campers experience nature and create lifelong memories through guided outdoor explorations, games, handson activities, and crafts. They also come to understand their place in nature, as well as the importance of preserving it. Small group sizes ensure that campers stay safe and engaged with role models who are creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Our Camp Educators Our staff is passionate about sharing the joy and excitement of the outdoors with children. Sessions are staffed by Lead Educators who are mostly college graduates with proven camp leadership experience, and by Assistant Educators who are at least 17 years old and have experience supervising children. All undergo a rigorous interview process that includes reference and background checks and receive training in safety, child development, and nature study. Our Camp Director Melissa Hansen has been Broadmoor s Camp Director and Education Coordinator for fifteen years. When she is not facilitating camp, she s developing and leading school programs and teacher professional development workshops. Melissa has worked at nature-based school and camp programs in Maine, Rhode Island, and California. She has a Master of Science degree in environmental education and a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology. Special This Year! Wild about Birds an all-camp theme for July 1 3* All camp groups will spend three days learning about the exciting world of birds! See descriptions for details on what they ll do in each program group. *No camp July 4 or 5.

A DAY AT CAMP 8:00 9:00 am Optional Before-Camp Program 9:00 9:30 am Welcome & Social Games 9:30 am Nature Theme Introduction, Activities, & Games 10:15 am Morning Snack Break 10:30 am Nature

5:30 pm Optional After-Camp Program EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS Campers have fun with free play in the Nature Play Area, do crafts, and engage in physical activities with balls, hulahoops, and jump ropes.

3 A DAY AT CAMP 8:00 9:00 am Optional Before-Camp Program 9:00 9:30 am Welcome & Social Games 9:30 am Nature Theme Introduction, Activities, & Games 10:15 am Morning Snack Break 10:30 am Nature Exploration & Investigation 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 1:00 pm Curiosity Club Activity & Wrap-up 12:30 pm More Nature Exploration, Activities, & Games 2:30 pm Camper Wrap-up 3:00 3:15 pm Camp Pick-up 3:00 5:30 pm Optional After-Camp Program EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS Campers have fun with free play in the Nature Play Area, do crafts, and engage in physical activities with balls, hulahoops, and jump ropes. Options will vary day to day and week to week. Please note: After-Camp is available to all camper groups except the Curiosity Club, as their day ends at 1:00 pm. Campers enrolled in sessions with an overnight do not need to enroll in After-Camp the day of their overnight. There is no After Camp July 4 or 5, or August 16; fees have been prorated these weeks. When registering online, you will be offered the chance to enroll after you have selected camp sessions. Before-Camp Program Ages :00 9:00 am $9.50 per day; $45.00 per week* *July 1 3 week prorated: $27 After-Camp Program Ages :00 5:30 pm $25 per day; $115 per week* *July 1 3 week prorated: $69 *August week prorated: $92

CURIOSITY CLUB ages 4 & 5 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm $320 per one-week session Growing, Growing, Grown!

Search for plants and animals around the sanctuary, and explore how they grow and change from baby to adult. Play games like Egg-Tadpole-Frog and Tree Tag.

Explore what makes a bird a bird, play a game about bird migration, sing in a birdsong choir, and get an up-close look at birds through a telescope.

4 CURIOSITY CLUB ages 4 & 5 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm $320 per one-week session Growing, Growing, Grown! June 24 28; July 15 19; August 5 9 I Like to Move It July 8 12; July 29 August 2 Tadpoles, acorns, and caterpillars all grow up, and they each have their own unique way of doing it! Search for plants and animals around the sanctuary, and explore how they grow and change from baby to adult. Play games like Egg-Tadpole-Frog and Tree Tag. Draw pictures, act out life cycles, and make crafts to bring home. Wild about Birds July 1 3*; July Have fun learning about birds! Explore what makes a bird a bird, play a game about bird migration, sing in a birdsong choir, and get an up-close look at birds through a telescope. Look inside nest boxes for baby birds and empty nests and meet live birds with an ornithologist. Make birdthemed crafts to take home. *No camp July 4 or 5; this session is prorated: $200. Discover your favorite animal moves during this session about how animals get around! Hop like a bunny, wiggle like a fish, compare camper jumps to frog jumps, and flap your arms the way a bird pumps its wings. Observe animals to learn why they move the way they do and what body parts they use. Play games, make crafts, sing camp songs, and dance. We absolutely loved the experience this camp gave our daughter. We will absolutely send her back next year! 2018 Parent Thank you Mass Audubon for cultivating an enthusiasm for nature and learning and making it age appropriate and fun! 2018 Parent

DISCOVERERS Ÿages 5 & 6 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm per one-week session Animal Adaptations June 24 28; July 15 19; August 5 9 How do animals survive in extreme environments like the dark, cold

Compare our seasons with very different climates, like the arctic and the desert, and investigate how adaptations both physical and behavioral help animals survive.

5 DISCOVERERS Ÿages 5 & 6 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm per one-week session Animal Adaptations June 24 28; July 15 19; August 5 9 How do animals survive in extreme environments like the dark, cold ocean, the wet, hot jungle, and here in New England, where the weather changes four times a year? Compare our seasons with very different climates, like the arctic and the desert, and investigate how adaptations both physical and behavioral help animals survive. Explore the adaptations of sanctuary creatures including dragonflies, butterflies, moths, grasshoppers, and frogs, and play games. Wild about Birds July 1 3*; July 22 26; August Have fun learning about the exciting world of birds! Explore what makes a bird a bird, compare bird eggs, play a game about nesting and feeding, and play the birdsong match game. Learn to watch and identify birds by their shape and movement with just your bare eyes, and get an up-close look at birds through a telescope. Look inside nest boxes for baby birds and empty nests, and meet live birds with an ornithologist. Make bird-themed crafts to take home. *No camp July 4 or 5; this session is prorated: $250. Nature Recyclers July 8 12; July 29 August 2 Nature is always recycling. Investigate what happens to a log in the forest, find animals that can turn what they eat into dirt, go on the adventure of a water drop, and use recycled materials to make fun crafts. Play games like Oxygen Tag, Decomposer: Who Am I, and Fungus among Us. Start a journal to track the ways nature recycles, and make and observe what happens in a small compost bin. Thank you for once again providing a fantastic opportunity to learn about the natural world Parent

NATURALISTS ages 7 & 8 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm per one-week session $750 per two-week session** Power of Sanctuary June 24 28; July 22 26; August 12-16 Investigate the ways that the sanctuary

Get to know the organisms through scientific observation mixed with a dose of creativity.

6 NATURALISTS ages 7 & 8 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm per one-week session $750 per two-week session** Power of Sanctuary June 24 28; July 22 26; August Investigate the ways that the sanctuary protects and supports birds, trees, insects, reptiles, flowers, and mammals. Explore the water, ground, and air to find your favorite local animals and plants. Get to know the organisms through scientific observation mixed with a dose of creativity. Create a deck of cards throughout the week featuring characters inspired by real local nature and made into cartoons like Pokémon! Wild about Birds July 1 3* Explore the characteristics of birds, play a game about bird migration, sing in a birdsong choir, learn to bird with binoculars and scopes, and try making a nest without your hands. Make bird-themed crafts to take home and try the Bird Beak Activity Challenge. Look inside nest boxes for baby birds and empty nests, and meet live birds with an ornithologist. *No camp on July 4 or 5; this session is prorated: $250. Nature Detectives** July 8 19; July 29 August 9 There is a mysterious pile of feathers on the trail: who do they belong to, and what happened? Become a nature detective, using observation and questioning to sort out the evidence. Learn how to interpret animal signs such as tracks, shed skins, and middens. Keep notes, pictures, and maps in a nature journal. Make animal track impressions in plaster, and play games such as What s Different, where you ll use memory to analyze a changed scene. Earn very own Nature Detective badge!

7 EXPLORERS ages 9 & 10 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm per one-week session $825 per two-week session** Pollinator Power June 24 28; August Wilderness Skills** July 8 19; July 29 August 9 Investigate local pollinators and how plants rely on them for survival. Dissect flowers, catch and observe wild bees, identify habitat needs of pollinators, and search for evidence that some plants and pollinators coevolved. Create experiments to attract pollinators, become a butterfly in the Pollination Game, and build a bee house for the sanctuary and one to take home. Wrap up the week by designing and leading a short lesson for younger campers! Wild about Birds July 1 3* Explore the diversity of birds found at Broadmoor, play games to understand challenges birds face during migration, and learn bird songs. Use binoculars and a birding scope to get a closer look at birds, and meet live birds with an ornithologist. Identify and track local species in a mini bio-blitz, finding as many species of birds as you can in a short time. Learn how adaptations of beaks, feet, and wings help birds survive, and create a bird to live in an imaginary place. *No camp July 4 or 5; this session is prorated: $250. What do you need in your backpack for a day hike, or to survive an unexpected overnight outside? Learn wilderness survival essentials, including how to navigate with a map and compass, collect drinkable water in any environment, use universal emergency signals, build a lean-to shelter, construct a campfire, and practice leave no trace skills. Participate in team challenge games, cook on camp stoves, hike at night, roast marshmallows over a fire, and camp out in a tent at Broadmoor. Trail Blazers July How do sanctuary trails get planned and built to allow people to visit without impacting nature too much? Explore different sections of trail at Broadmoor, and compare wilderness trails to accessible trails. With the guidance of skilled professionals, use a variety of hand-held tools to help improve existing trails, blaze new trails, and prepare wooden structures for crossing wet areas at Broadmoor.

VOYAGERS ages 11-14 Wild about Birds July 1 3* Learn when to use binoculars, a birding scope, or your bare eyes to watch for birds.

8 VOYAGERS ages Wild about Birds July 1 3* Learn when to use binoculars, a birding scope, or your bare eyes to watch for birds. Meet with an ornithologist to learn how scientists study and track birds that migrate. Head off-site to find birds in different habitats, investigate adaptations that allow birds to survive in different environments, and track species and diversity in a bio-blitz, finding as many species of birds as you can in a short time. *No camp July 4 or 5; this session is prorated: $350. River Rovers** July 8 19 Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm $500 per one-week session $1,300 per two-week session** Campers will travel off-site most days. Canoe wild and developed sections of the Charles and Sudbury Rivers, exploring the ecology of a complex and beautiful environment. Compare the watersheds using maps, and build a model to see how they function. Collect and identify underwater organisms, test and compare water chemistry, and paddle alongside great blue herons and painted turtles. Play games about adaptations, food webs, biodiversity, and interrelationships in nature. Certified, experienced staff will provide guidance on technical paddling and water safety practices. End your journey with a camp out in a semi-wilderness riverside setting! Trail Blazers July Explore how trails are planned and built to allow people access without impacting nature too much. With the guidance of skilled professionals, use a variety of hand-held tools to help improve existing trails, blaze new trails, and prepare wooden structures for crossing wet areas at Broadmoor. Visit nearby reservations and parks where trails are used to hike, bike, run, ride horses, and walk dogs. Develop a system to rate the trails, taking into consideration things like frequency of use, impact and benefit to the environment, etc. I loved canoeing and I had a blast on the camping trip! 2018 Voyager

Challenges & Resiliency in Nature** July 29 August 9 VOYAGERS ages 11-14 Nature finds ways to thrive when facing many challenges.

Play games to understand competition, evolution, and adaptation. Compare and contrast plants and animals that survive with those that struggle when faced with challenges.

You Can Canoe August 12 16 Canoe nearby lakes and ponds to investigate aquatic environments using dip-nets and water tests.

9 Challenges & Resiliency in Nature** July 29 August 9 VOYAGERS ages Nature finds ways to thrive when facing many challenges. Visit places where roots crack concrete, where seeds have sprouted after a fire, and where plants and animals from halfway around the world have adapted to make a new home. Play games to understand competition, evolution, and adaptation. Compare and contrast plants and animals that survive with those that struggle when faced with challenges. Camp out for two nights at Mass Audubon s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can find and tag horseshoe crabs and investigate the impacts of invasive ocean animals on our coast. You Can Canoe August Canoe nearby lakes and ponds to investigate aquatic environments using dip-nets and water tests. Improve your paddling skills when you learn technical strokes such as pry and cross-bow draw, and practice them through the boat-based games, River Food Chain Tag and Canoe Football. Certified, experienced staff will provide guidance on paddling and water safety practices. Campers will travel off-site every day. Overnight Camp, ages 9 14 Wildwood Warblers, ages 7 8 There s more to explore at Wildwood, our overnight camp in New Hampshire! To learn more, visit massaudubon.org/wildwood. Teen Adventure Trips, grades 9 12 Leaders in-training, grades 10 & 11 Family Camp, all ages!

10 Curiosity Club Ages 4 & 5 Discoverers Ages 5 & 6 Naturalists Ages 7 & 8 Explorers Ages 9 & 10 Voyagers Ages /24 6/28 Growing, Growing, Grown! $320 Animal Adaptations Power of Sanctuary Pollinator Power No Session 7/1 7/3 7/8 7/12 7/15 7/19 7/22 7/26 7/29 8/2 8/5 8/9 8/12-8/16 Wild about Birds $200 Wild about Birds $250 Wild about Birds $250 Wild about Birds $250 Wild about Birds $350 I like to Move It $320 Nature Recyclers Growing, Growing, Grown! $320 Animal Adaptations Nature Detectives $750 Wilderness Skills $825 River Rovers $1,300 Wild about Birds $320 Wild about Birds Power of Sanctuary Trail Blazers Trail Blazers $500 I like to Move It $320 Nature Recyclers Growing, Growing, Grown! $320 Animal Adaptations Nature Detectives $750 Wilderness Skills $825 Challenges & Resiliency in Nature $1,300 No session Wild about Birds Power of Sanctuary Pollinator Power You Can Canoe $500

11 CAMP REGISTRATION INFORMATION To Register for Camp: Visit massaudubon.org/ broadmoorcamp Call Bring the form and payment to: Broadmoor Summer Camp, 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA Registration Confirmation A confirmation containing important documents and information will be sent once your camper s registration has been processed. Deposit A nonrefundable deposit is required to register for camp as follows: $50/camper/one-week session $100/camper/two-week session The deposit will be applied to your camp tuition and cannot be transferred to another camper, family or camp location. If registering after May 15, payment in full is required (unless a payment plan has been established with the Camp Director). Refund Policy A full refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit, is provided to camp families who cancel in writing on or before May 15. After May 15 no refund is available. Deposits are not transferable, and refunds are not given for participant dismissal, failure to attend, absence or sick days. If we must cancel a session, you will receive a full refund. your camper s last session, and you must be the parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of the camper being enrolled. Membership can be purchased or renewed at the time of registration. Financial Aid Financial assistance is available based on demonstrated economic need and available funds, and is generally limited to one session per child; however, all applications are considered. We encourage applications be turned in as soon as you are considering camp. Please contact the Camp Director to request an application or download one at massaudubon.org/campforms. Payment Plans Payment plan options are available. Please contact the Camp Director for more information. Important Deadlines All camp forms, waivers, and the balance of your camp tuition are due by May 15. If registering after May 15, payment in full is required and a specific camp form deadline will be set for you. A camper cannot attend camp and his/her spot is not guaranteed until all forms, waivers, and payments are completed (or a payment plan has been established). A fee of $25 per camper will be charged for incomplete or late forms, waivers, or payments. Membership Mass Audubon membership at the Family level or above is required to register for camp. To qualify, your membership must be current through Camper Requirements Campers are expected to meaningfully participate in age-appropriate activities, including outdoor exploration and nature study. To

12 ensure a successful camp experience, please discuss any pertinent information regarding your child s special needs with the Camp Director. We can accommodate on a case-by-case basis in order to establish the best strategy for a great summer camp experience. All campers must follow stated behavior expectations and safety rules. The Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss a camper when, in his/her judgment, the camper s behavior interferes with the rights of others or the smooth functioning of the group or activity, or violates the camp s behavior policy. In such cases no refunds will be provided. If you have any questions regarding your child s ability to participate in our camp program, please contact the Camp Director. Camp License Our camp complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430) and is licensed by the Natick Board of Health. ACA Accreditation We are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. Developed exclusively for the camp industry, this nationally recognized program focuses on program quality, and health and safety, management, and camp operations. Camp Policy Requests You may request copies of our background check, healthcare, discipline, bullying, and grievance policies at any time. Session Transfers Sessions transfer requests will be honored if there is space available and if a request is made at least two weeks prior to the session start date, after which time transfers are not permitted. Campouts Explorers and Voyagers attending a two -week session will have a campout at the end of their second week. Camp will end Friday at 9:00 am for Explorers, and Friday at various times for Voyagers, depending on campout location, but usually around noon. Your camp registration confirmation will include details and a form to be completed in advance of the campout. Staff will communicate about meals, activities, and supplies via a letter during the first week of your camper s session. We encourage camp families to contribute to this shared community experience by lending tents when possible. Camp Contact Info Melissa Hansen, Camp Director & Education Coordinator 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA broadmoorcamp@massaudubon.org massaudubon.org/broadmoorcamp

13 CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Please enroll my child in the following program. Check program and circle dates. Curiosity Club (ages 4 5) 6/24 6/28, 7/1 7/3, 7/8 7/12, 7/15 7/19, 7/22 7/26, 7/29 8/2, 8/5 8/9 Discoverers (ages 5 6) 6/24 6/28, 7/1 7/3, 7/8 7/12, 7/15 7/19, 7/22 7/26, 7/29 8/2, 8/5 8/9, 8/12 8/16 Naturalists (ages 7 8) 6/24 6/28, 7/1 7/3, 7/8 7/19 (2week), 7/22 7/26, 7/29 8/9 (2week), 8/12 8/16 Explorers (ages 9 10) 6/24 6/28, 7/1 7/3, 7/8 7/19 (2week), 7/22 7/26, 7/29 8/9 (2week), 8/12 8/16 Voyagers (ages 11 14) 7/1 7/3, 7/8 7/19 (2week), 7/22 7/26, 7/29 8/9 (2week), 8/12 8/16 List dates you want extended hours, indicate weekly or daily Before Camp : After Camp : REMINDERS: Camp is CLOSED on July 4 & July 5. CAMPOUTS have varying hours on the Friday when they end. Before Camp and After Camp are not needed during overnights. We will not run After Camp on the very last day of camp,

14 THERE S MORE TO EXPLORE! BROADMOOR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY An expansive retreat along Indian Brook and the Charles River, Broadmoor is an ever-changing environment teeming with wildlife: dragonflies darting, turtles basking, otters leaving tracks in the mud or snow, and more than 150 species of birds. Easy-to-moderate well-groomed trails lead you through the shade of mature woodlands into open fields and along the edges of vibrant streams, ponds, and marshland. Acreage: 625 acres Trail Mileage: 9 miles (universally accessible: 0.5 miles) Sanctuary Highlights Indian Brook featuring beaver dams, nesting wood ducks, and basking turtles; mill dams creating scenic waterfalls. The Saltonstall Nature Center, a renovated 1911 horse barn that includes an accessible welcome center, classrooms, a four-season outdoor pavilion, and green energy features. An accessible boardwalk that brings visitors of all ages and abilities right into the habitats of aquatic plants and wildlife, with interpretation including seasonal audio tours. Engaging programs for all ages including night walks, summer camp, birding, and field trips. Bridges, benches, and trails along the Charles River, great for bird watching, photography, and botanizing.

Mass Audubon protects 37,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all.

From inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms, we believe in protecting our state s natural treasures for wildlife and for all

Today, Mass Audubon is a nationally recognized environmental education leader, offering thousands of camp, school, and adult programs that get over 225,000 kids and adults

15 Mass Audubon protects 37,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. As Massachusetts largest nature conservation nonprofit, we welcome more than a half million visitors a year to our wildlife sanctuaries and 20 nature centers. From inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms, we believe in protecting our state s natural treasures for wildlife and for all people a vision shared in 1896 by our founders, two extraordinary Boston women. Today, Mass Audubon is a nationally recognized environmental education leader, offering thousands of camp, school, and adult programs that get over 225,000 kids and adults outdoors every year. With more than 125,000 members and supporters, we advocate on Beacon Hill and beyond, and conduct conservation research to preserve the natural heritage of our beautiful state for today s and future generations. We welcome you to explore a nearby sanctuary, find inspiration, and get involved. Learn how at massaudubon.org.

16 Broadmoor Nature Camp 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA SUMMER 2018 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Natick, MA Permit No. 8 DISCOVER. EXPLORE. BE OUTSIDE!

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