Summer Day Camps

Fields Pond Audubon Center Nature Camp (Holden)

Exploration, curiosity, and discovery are at the heart of Maine Audubon’s day-camp sessions at Fields Pond Audubon Center. Children in grades 3 to 6 experience and learn about nature through outdoor discoveries, indoor and outdoor games, crafts, structured group activities, and free-choice time. Our staff-to-camper ratio allows for individual and group engagement and growth through fun adventures.

Each week campers range far and wide on the sanctuary’s 192 acres—from the head-waters of a stream, to its mouth; from the upper flanks of Copeland Hill, to its low wetlands; and from fields to forest. Children search among lily pads and grasses, under rocks and leaves, or among the trees to find fascinating life forms: tadpoles, salamanders, water striders, dragonflies, caterpillars, birds, chipmunks, frogs, and more. Such exploration encourages campers to develop respect for each other, for plants and animals, and for the environment.

2008 Schedule and Prices

Nature Camp meets weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per session.

Cost per week is $175/Audubon members, $200/non-members.

Download the registration form here. (PDF)

Grades 3 & 4 July 14—18

Grades 4 & 5 July 21—25

Grades 5 & 6 July 28—Aug. 1

Financial Aid is available through the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and individuals. An application may be downloaded here. (PDF)

Summer Single-Day Camp Programs

Fields Pond Audubon Center also offers single-day camp activities for children and young teens. Download or print the complete list of activities, schedule and registration form here. (PDF)