Sign up now! Summer Camps 2011
Locust Grove Nature Center‘s camps are designed to fit a parent’s busy schedule and keep a camper excited about being outside all summer long. All camps include Naturalist-lead activities, hikes, crafts, and games designed to inspire and foster a love for nature. Register for up to six weeks of concurrent camp sessions for children entering grades 1-3 and/or grades 4-6. Camp sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 – 3:30, and extended care in the morning and afternoon is available for an additional fee.
With Locust Grove’s nature camps there’s no reason for your child to be left indoors – sign up now!
NEW! View a day at the Native Ways camp.
For more information call 301-765-8661
Locust Grove Nature Center believes in sharing a passion for the natural world with others and modeling that passion through respect for all living things. Our camps are well known for high quality nature education delivered by professional naturalists.
Summer Employment Opportunities
Locust Grove is looking for energetic, naturalist minded teachers to make the summer memorable for campers.
To make registration easier
Make note of the course # and register at ParkPASS or click the links below.
Full Day Camps for children ages 6-10 / 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Camp Tuition
Full week 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $275 per week / 4 Days 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $200 / Early Bird Drop off 5 days $25 / Night Owl late care 5 days $50
Schedule
Early Birds: Morning early drop off care from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Camp: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Night Owls: Late care from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Staff/child Ratio : 1:5
Talk to our staff! We are always ready to answer your questions and invite you to call us at 301.765.8661 or email us with your questions at MCP-LocustGrove@montgomeryparks.org
A typical day at camp!
8:45 – 9:30: |
Morning Assembly: Sign – in, free time |
9:30: |
First Activity Period: Craft, Recreation, or Naturalist Program |
10:00 |
Morning Snack Break |
10:30: |
Second Activity Period: Craft, Recreation, or Naturalist Program |
12:00: |
Lunch (Friday is a campfire lunch so pack something to cook over the fire!) |
12:45: |
Hiking out and about in the park |
2:00 |
Third Activity Period: Craft, Recreation, or Naturalist Program |
3:00 |
Meet for snack and story under the great sycamore |
| 3:30 | Time to go home! |
Montgomery County Department of Parks