Last year's themed summer camp programs were so well recieved that this year Audubon Sharon will again be offering week-long themed camps for children of different ages. For example, children ages 4-5 will have the option to sign up for “Aquatic Adventures,” “Animal Boogie,” “Nature Detectives,” or a new session called “No Place Like Home .” Children 6-8 years old can choose between “Junior Explorers,” “Those Things with Wings ,” “Wonders of Water,” or “Woodland Walkin',” another new session for 2008.  Campers ages 9-11 have the opportunity to sign up for three different sessions including "Serious Science," a brand new "Bird's the Word" and the ever popular "Audubon Animal Caretakers.". The Center will also be holding a week of Early Childhood Adventures for children ages 3-4 and their parents.

Each week of programs will include lessons, hands-on activities and games, hikes and explorations revolving around the theme. Sign up and come discover with us!

Audubon Animal Caretakers involves working with the live animals at the Sharon Audubon Center. Help Audubon Naturalists prepare diets and feed turtles, snakes, insects and birds. Learn how to properly handle animals and throughout the week, pick one animal at the Center to learn about and perform a presentation with that animal at the end of the week for your friends and family.

For the younger children, learn about adaptations for survival and how animals move during Animal Boogie. We’ll go searching in places you would never think for the smallest of critters and discover how to look for signs of animals in Nature Detectives. There’s a lot to do with water, and we’ll find that out during Aquatic Adventures. Learn about why clean water is important for plants, animals and humans, too! 

Older Campers this summer will have the

opportunity to look deeper as we explore

a variety of nature based themes packed into one fun filled week.  Follow clues to discover the truth as an Audubon Crime Scene Investigator and create your own masterpiece as we explore Art in Nature. Everyday will be an exciting new adventure!

There are so many exciting possibilities for this year’s Audubon Summer Programs, you won’t want to miss out on all the fun! Parents may register their child(ren) for one or multiple theme weeks. For more information, or for 2008 Summer Program dates, times, fees, and registration forms, download (443 kb PDF) or please contact the Center by calling (860) 364-0520.

Click Here to learn about Scholarships now available through Wild Birds Unlimited! Sharon Audubon Center Summer Program Scholarship Application available here.