Spring Camps 2023
Eco Adventures Camps 2021 Pandemic Update
With a very successful COVID 2020 and 2021 summer camp season, we are confident that we can still function safely during the pandemic. The safety and well-being of our employees and customers, families and our animals, has always been our top priority and will continue to do so. That is why we are continuing the same changes to many of our procedures to employ stringent cleaning and safety practices to support the health and wellness of our employees and customers. We have plenty of space to spread out and practice social distancing, all staff is vaccinated and will wear masks, campers will now bring snacks from home, we will temp check, add more outside stations whenever possible and eat lunch outside (weather permitting), and parent pick up and drop off will now be in the car loop if more than 15 kids.
We thank you for your continued support, understanding, and patience during these difficult times for all.
>Sincerely,
Mei Len Sanchez-Barr
Director
Current Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
If the need arises to cancel a registration, no refunds will be given at this time. However, you can make up a sick day for another one day camp BASED ON AVAILABILITY. Sick days cannot get credit just make up days on a future one day camp. If cancelling one week in advance or more, a credit will be issued for our future programs such as one-day camps or summer in-house camps, birthday parties, Earth Day/any special events, Scout sleepover programs, Open Plays/Jungle Expresses, Behind the scenes "Feeding Frenzies", Using Credit- for 2021- You may use credit at any time. Credit from 2020/pandemic does not expire. Please note we will be taking limited credit spaces for each camp for the summer. first come, first serve.
Please note this policy may change at any time. We welcome concerns and questions via email.
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Winter & Spring Camps 2023

Early Dismissal
2/8, 3/3, 3/29, 3/30, 3/31, 7/15 & 7/16
DROP OFF ONLY 1pm-6:00pm $65
Pick up at Shipley's, Benfield, Oakhill- $75 MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE

Pokemon: Gotta Catch 'Em All!
April 3rd
$105
9am-4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
This camp is for all Poke Masters, Trainers and aspiring trainers! Travel through different regions to discover and collect as many Pokemon as you can. Keep track of your pokemon in your Pokedex, battle trainers to level up your pokemon and learn to care for your pokemon! But make sure you keep a lookout! Team Rocket could be lurking behind every corner waiting to cause CHAOS!

Guardians of the Galaxy
April 4th
$105
9am-4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
Blast off into space with the Guardians of the Galaxy! Fly through wormholes, travel to distant planets and discover alien races! There has been a glitch in the multiverse and thousands of Infinity Gauntlets have gone missing! Join the Guardians of the Galaxy to help them search for these Gauntlets!

Puppy Camp
April 5th
$105
9am-4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
Attention Dog lovers- That’s right...Eco Adventures has gone to the dogs, literally...because who doesn’t need “puppy love” for animal therapy?? This is the ultimate camp for dog lovers. It's everything we love about our four-legged friends…
There’s so much to dogs and even careers that surround our canine friends! From dog training to being a vet, dog grooming, Fly Ball teams, service dogs, dog show judging, police dogs, therapy dogs, and much, much more. Kids will learn training with real dogs, meet an animal therapy and service dog, do dog crafts, sensory experiments, and most of all...cuddle and play with cute dogs and other of our cute and cuddly animals!!

Carnivores & Carnivals
April 6th
$105
9am - 4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras! That’s right- where else in the world can you find alligators, snapping turtles, frogs, snakes, possums, and colorful beads, but in the bayous around New Orleans...Learn about swampy creatures and celebrate carnivals! Make your own masks and play some carnival games. Watch Disney’s The Princess and the Frog during lunch. Then meet our own “Prince Naveen”. Will you be daring enough to kiss a frog? (Eco reserves the right to keep any and all Princes' produced from kissing frogs) Then slog right into our “Boggy” swamp and look for some creatures of very own. This camp is a BAYOU BASH your little Party Animals will not want to miss!

Mad Scientist
April 7th
$105
9am - 4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
It's MAD SCIENCE!! From chemistry to physics we’re trying every fun and messy experiment in the book. From elephant's toothpaste to Rube Goldberg machines we’ll be doing everything too messy for your kitchen back home, not to mention learning about science from some of our incredible animals. Wear clothes that can get a bit messy and be ready to learn science like you never have before!

Iron Chef
April 10th
$105
9am -4 pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
Ready...Set...Cook! Eco Adventures invites you to the ultimate food challenge! Explore the yummy world of desserts and snacks with hands on kid-friendly recipes. Chefs will learn how to create their own delicious snacks from real ingredients and will be working in teams to complete different challenges. Not only will we be learning how to prepare food for ourselves (and eat them),but in the afternoon we will learn what it takes to become a chef for the animals, and help to prepare delicious meals for our resident critters! Take a culinary journey around the world with us and learn some interesting delicacies from around the world like scorpion skewers! So put on your Chef hat and apron, and step up to the table!

Jungle Safari
April 10th
$105
9am - 4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
You are about to embark on a journey into the jungles of the Amazon River Forest. We’re looking for a safari crew to find a rare species of a giant snake. Your safari guide will lead you through a series of high-energy, excitement-packed, hair-raising test of wills where wanna-be crew members will compete in a series of challenges and dares to probe their fears, show teamwork, and put their determination to the test! Hold a giant spider, wrangle a croc, hold a furry, spikey creature, do a physical challenge, or eat a bug??…YIKES, they’re all tests that each volunteer might face. Cockroaches, snakes, and slimy creatures, you never know what it’s going to be. It's a fun-filled camp full of excitement, mystery, crafts, games and more!

Pirates of the Caribbean
April 21st
9am-4pm
Ages 4-11 & CITs 12+
$105
It's time to embark on a journey to set sail on the Black Pearl and no other than Captain Jack Sparrow in search of a mermaid that is being held captive by the illustrious Black Beard and his gang of cronies. The crew will need to home their magical compass and map skills to find Black Beards hiding spot and help Captain Jack Sparrow navigate the seven seas! Make a stop to search for gems, fossils, and treasure at Port Tortuga as you will need these treasures to trade at the market and restock supplies. Warning!! Be cautious and don't draw too much attention as there are wanted poster hanging everywhere with your FACES on them! Don't get caught or you will be SURE to walk the plank!!! Yo Ho Yo Ho.... it's a pirates life for me!

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Get ready to unleash your expressive side and go wild...because it's Art on the Wildside at Eco Adventures!! In this popular camp, participants will get to paint with our pythons, craft with our chameleons, and sculpt with our parrots! If it’s wild and it's art, it's fair game. And this isn't just boring old crayon camp, heck no, participants will be utilizing watercolors, pastels, sketching, 3-D sculpting, and more to create their masterpieces. Eco's live animals will give the artists up close and personal hands-on encounters, and be the perfect inspirations to get our art on!

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ATTENTION: Explorers needed! Are you ready for an adventure? Are you brave enough to venture into a world unknown? Explorers will be put through a training session where they will be able to create their own Avatars (and get to look the part with custom face paint!) and get hands-on experience with exotic wildlife to prepare themselves for whatever alien life they might encounter. When we are ready, we will start our journey to the world of Pandora! There is so much to explore...from encountering flying banshees and journeying into the bioluminescent rainforest, to searching for the mystical floating mountains, to diving down deep and exploring the underwater mysteries! Sign up now to be one of the first humans to step foot on the mysterious planet of Pandora and discover a beautiful land that celebrates the magic of nature!

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Get ready to celebrate... it's the year of the rabbit! Meet an actual rabbit along with other cute, scaly, and cuddly animals. Jing Ying institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi will do a interactive performance!! Get hands-on with traditional Chinese foods, Chinese calligraphy, and more! Even create a Chinese drum! Learn how to eat with chopsticks and a mandarin for good luck! But that's not all... it's the perfect time to celebrate the iconic MULAN and explore her world too!! So put on your best party gear and get ready to have a blast with Eco Adventures!

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It’s time for many to feast during Thanksgiving time. Celebrate with us by feeding some hungry beasts! From gators, to snappers, chameleons, and furry creatures...We have them all: carnivores, hervibores, ominovores, insectivores..! Play games, create a cool craft and prepare the animal’s food, watch them eat and build an appetite for a tasty treat of your own!
SUMMER CAMPS 2022-ARE YOU READY??.... BECAUSE your kids deserve some much-needed FUN !!!
Only a few spots left before we are SOLD-OUT!!!
Each camp is themed and is designed to get kids excited about our natural world. Whether it's providing campers with a once in a lifetime experience with an endangered species, learn new skills from from an expert, discover new found confidence from one of our knowledgeable instructors, or simply make new friends in a safe and stimulating environment. From nature hikes, outdoor classrooms, animal interactions, crafts, games, field trips, guest speakers to learning about careers animal training and animal care. Do your child a favor and let them take a walk on the wild side at Eco Adventures this summer! Go ahead... "Experience the Extraordinary"!!
Why Eco Adventures Camp? We are UNIQUE and like no other. Here is why:
Meet Eco Adventures staff who just so happen to be world renowned explorers from National Geographic, scientists, vet techs, biologists/marine biologists, certified teachers, animal rescuers, animal trainers, and more! Our staff, are not the ordinary “camp counselors”. We are professional trained educators. The Executive Director has 24+ years of experience with leading, organizing, and developing camps from the Miami Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle and Gardens, National Audubon Society, National Aquarium and more! Many of our Lead instructors are experts in their field: from Conservation education, herpetology, art, photography, field research, animal training, animal rescues, and more!
We pride ourselves with our training from animal safety to first aide/CPR certifications and are certified from the MD Dept. of Health Camp Association! Lastly, all of our staff has been additionally trained on the new CDC safety guidelines and safety procedures for preventing illness.
The safety of your children, our staff and animals are the upmost priority. We had a successful summer camp with new COVID protocols and procedures. Here are just a few guidelines.
IMPORTANT PROTOCOL AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WE ARE TAKING TO ENSURE A SAFE HEALTHY FACILITY:
Eco Adventures will only be accepting a very limited number of children for camps (far less than usual), and they will be placed into small groups of 6-10 students with a cap at 14 max . Each group having the same instructor. For Fall and Winter, it is not likely there will be more than one group. If there are more than 2 groups, there will not be any mixing of groups and social distancing will be enforced in a competitive, but fun manner.
Eco Adventures staff will be the same staff the entire camp. All adults will wear masks and children are also required to wear masks indoors . We will go outside whenever possible in which case they can take off their masks when they are able to social distance.
The facility will be thoroughly disinfected several times throughout the day and after each rotation.
Every child will be screened/have their temperature taken at our new outside reception area, before admittance each day. Any child running a fever or showing signs of illness will not be admitted.
Parents will be required to sign a pre-screening health questionnaire.
All persons entering Eco Adventures will be required to use alcohol based hand sanitizer before entry, that we will provide.
Hand washing will take place numerous times a day, in addition to other sanitizing procedures, all under the direction and auspices of our newly appointed "Queen of Clean" staff!
There are many more changes, and safety procedures that we have implemented, to ensure a fun yet safe learning environment for all, in which the details will be forthcoming.
Please join us for an informational ZOOM Summer Camp Meeting with guidelines, safety measures, activities, and Q & A session with Director Mei Len Sanchez-Barr.
Topic: ECO Summer Camp Parent meeting
Time: Jun 6, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71720024585?pwd=Q3dBMzF6VnRaK2ZuNzVNWTZlLzVRdz09
Meeting ID: 717 2002 4585
Password: ECO
As per the CDC, we will be splitting up campers into age-appropriate groups of 15 or less with one instructor and one possible Counselor in training or Junior Assistant. We try to accommodate sibling requests and friend requests when needed. Each group will be with their own instructor the whole time without mixing groups. They will rotate from station to station (crafts, games/activity, animals, snack, inside air-conditioning downtime) following one way only directions and will travel to each station holding on to a rope with flags, spaced 6 ft apart so kids can social distance. Instructor's aides, and trained staff/Jr. Assistants/volunteers will stand-by as "floaters" to get campers from a station and take them to the restroom inside/help with the next station set up and sanitation in between stations. Lastly, the Director will be there to oversee the camp and her administrative staff to assist with the logistics and safety of the camp.
What to Expect Letter- ECO Camp (GENERAL)
We’re on our way to a FUN week! Here is additional information and reminders you need to know:
- You must have filled out all ONLINE forms at campdoc.com prior to the first day of camp. You would have to accept an invitation we sent you via email if you signed up with us over the phone. If you didn’t receive one, check spam (it’s from campdoc.com) or email us and we can resend it.
- CHECK IN: First day, we will open 8:50 after that regular drop off is 9am unless you have before care (8am) If you need before care (7:45am) or after care (5:30pm) just let us know. After 4:05pm it is aftercare and $10 charge will take effect. $10 for either before care or after care. $17 both per day.
- Check in for Mini campers 9am-1:30pm. Please proceed straight into the Under water Discovery room.
- CHECK OUT: is at the front desk. We will call your children during check out. If you have any other person picking up, please write their names on the notes/ROSTER. When signing out –if your “out” box is highlighted –please ask a staff member.
- WHAT TO BRING: *Apply Sunscreen before camp every day and bring a small backpack with a water bottle and peanut free lunch. Please do not bring any toys, electronics, or valuables. Please LABEL everything with your child’s name on it and remember to pick up crafts daily. Any lost and found items after 2 weeks will be donated.
- We also need any old newspaper please and toilet paper empty rolls.
- Tick season: Although we spray for ticks and mosquitos professionally, we put some off on camper’s shoes and do a tick check after they come in from the field. Please do a tick check every day after camp.
- Who’s who: We usually have at least one camp administrators to assist with registration, camp administration, boo boos, behavior/special needs/allergies,/anything parents need as well as camp rotations and supervision. Tie dyed shirts or polo shirts are instructors, Black shirts are either Aides/volunteers/Jr. Assistants 2yrs+, white shirts are 1st year- JAs/ volunteers or Counselors in Training. If you need to give any information on your child, please go to the front desk. We will have some guest speakers and trainers throughout the week.
- Special Needs/allergies/meds: Please let us know BEFORE camp of any special needs so we can be prepared and better assist your child and remind us during drop off time. Any meds, you must have filled out an additional form signed by pediatrician. Please write in the notes on the roster if any allergies and bring your own snacks or check our daily snack ingredients in the morning.
Water Wednesday & Field trip days: We will have field games, sluice water stop and water play outside on Fridays. Please have them WEAR their bathing suits, cap/hat, and bring a change of clothes/towel and dry shoes. Water shoes are preferred, or shoes they can get wet. NO FLIP FLOPS!! Don’t forget to apply suncreen before camp each day! Mr. Rob's Snow cones will help them cool off with snow cones (no $ needed).
Field trips- Specific info will be emailed to you one week before camp (Tues) before.
****If there are thunderstorms the day of an outdoor field trip, we will be taking the campers to a movie.
**Parent Chaperones are welcomed. Please let us know if you can drive behind the bus. There is an entrance fee you would have to pay. Please inquire. First come first serve.
JUNGLE SHOP: At the end of the day on Friday, we will announce jungle shopping, you may bring $ for small souvenirs items are .50-$18 If you would like. Please label $ in a zip lock bag. We will give those kids that do not bring anything something from the treasure box.
Don’t miss out on National Geographic’s Dr. Brady Barr (owner of ECO) Nat Geo Chapter books “Scrapes with Snakes” or “Crocodile Encounter” ($7) “Chomp” “Everything Reptiles” books ($13) personalized and autographed. Award winning “After A While…Crocodile” ($10) . Fill this portion out and bring with you before Friday.
Campers will experience the ECO Mining Co. a “Wild West Water Stop” feature just out back of the ECO Bunkhouse, where we have our sluices set up and the ore is rich (we hope…). Prospectors will learn all about gold/silver mining, how to prospect, pan for gold and look for fossils, how to use a sluice, introduction to critters we may run into in the wild west, different ways to excavate, and even how to identify precious gems and real fossils!! At the end of their shift, the lucky miners (everyone) will get to weigh their findings at the Gold Dust Gulch Trading Post, where they can swap their nuggets for something they can actually take home!! The sluice boxes are a little leaky and the old Water Stop is unpredictable at best, so on this day, bring your swim suits and prepare to get wet!!
New this year: ECO Oyster Reef!
Participants will putting on their waterman hats and tonging for Oysters at the all new Eco Oyster Reef! Utilizing, age old techniques and tools, campers will test their skill at bringing up oysters, shark teeth, and other fossils with their tonging skills. Many of our oysters contain pearls, so if campers get lucky, you will find an oyster with a pearl! Learn about how it makes this precious jewel and learn about its anatomy!
For ages 11+ . Does your child have a high interest in animals, assisting with children, developing real world skills, (teamwork, leadership, responsibility), and learning about creature careers? We open up 5 spots for each camp and pair them up with an ECO Jr. Assistant that will help mentor them. Each CIT and Jr. Assistant will assist the Lead instructor in a group rotation. CITS will also participate in all the activities such as snack, craft, games, interactions etc while assisting with the group. Do you have what it takes? This is requirement for aspiring Jr. Assistants. Fee is the same as the themed camp. Call to inquire. Must attend a ZOOM meeting training prior to camp in June TBA. MUST be 11 years old or older.
Each of our AWARD WINNING specialty camps are themed and designed to get kids excited about our natural world. Our expertise is a hands on, up close and personal, interactive approach to learning. At Eco Adventures we believe in kids "doing" not watching. Whether its through a hands-on encounter with one of our over one hundred live animal ambassadors, an experience in our simulated rain forest, an activity in our outdoor classroom, wild crafts and games, fossil dig, a demonstration by a visiting scientist, or guided lesson by one of our professional staff members, will all ignite your child's senses and passion for our natural world. Let your kids "go wild" this summer, at a rainforest near you...Eco Adventures...they may never come home!
2020 changes: *Due to Covid-19 and CDC requirements some activities will be changing to meet the safety guidelines. *Subject to change as restrictions lessen.
*This year we are committed to making this summer- EXTRA special, EXTRA FUN for the kids! They deserve and need it! On top of the weekly themes, we will have friendly competitions between groups/teams to encourage spirit, fun, and following the new rules such as social distancing. Teams/groups can gain points for good behaviors, following rules, spirit, and teamwork, but can also get deducted points for not following rules (such as social distancing). Perhaps this will encourage them to try! Winner gets extra special treasure box gift at the end of the camp. (all of them get something at the end) and a picture with their group and trophy to post winners on our FB page.
Most of the camp will be conducted outside. We will have water at each station Tarps/tent coverings for shade and wherever possible may be able to provide fans. There will be one air-conditioning station inside with only one group at a time with down time such as a movie.
*Field trips unfortunately are cancelled for the summer but in lieu of FTs, we will be bringing in some FUN entertainment, whether it is a Magician, guest speaker, a submarine, Rescue Dogs, or Dog Show... kids won't know what they are missing!
*Fridays will be FIELD Days- where kids can play fun, outdoor field games and have Mr. Rob's Famous Snow cones!
We ask that parents pack one morning snack and a lunch. We feel the kids deserve a little cooling off and break from the norm. As a result, we will be providing a daily afternoon "ice pop" for kids to cool off. Should you not want this, please make sure you pack an extra snack. As always, let us know if your child has allergies. Fridays- Mr. Rob will be coming with SNOW CONES!
Whats a camp without games? Our dynamic and fun games encourage cooperative learning, physical activity, and team-building skills. We provide outdoor relay games and obstacles courses, creative games, as well as trivia games for the mind all while social distancing.
At Eco Adventures, kids are encouraged use their imagination and allow their inner Picasso to shine as they create crafts, art projects, and experiments to take home. The Art Camp provides them to get more in-depth with various mediums of art forms.
We provide guest speakers that provide demonstrations from various institutions such as DNR, National Geographic, National Aquarium in Baltimore, falconers, animal trainers, marine biologists, divers, Dog training shows, and this year anything goes- with possible performers, fire truck visit, magicians, submarines, and more!
We have a limited number of scholarships for those in financial need. Please send us an email explaining why your child is in need and deserves a chance at the scholarship. First come first serve. Deadline is April 1st, 2020.
Camp Policies
We do have spots available for all Spring Break Camps. For summer: please call 410-987-1300 for space availability as we are likely to sell out this year for summer camps.
Eco Adventures 2020 Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy- see top of the page and click on the button
If the need arises to cancel a registration, no refunds will be given at this time. However, you can change to a different camp based on availability OR a credit will be issued for our future programs such as one day camps or summer in-house camps, birthday parties, Earth Day/any special events, Scout sleepover programs, Open Plays/Jungle Expresses, Behind the scenes "Feeding Frenzies", and even gift cards to give-away. Credit does expire 2 years from purchase. Please note this policy may change at any time.
*Masks are optional. Please note this can change at any time.
*Once again this year, our sick policy is extremely rigid in order to keep your children and our staff safe. We may be prescreening campers. If a child shows up exhibiting cold or flu like symptoms such as runny nose, coughing, fever, or stomach bug we cannot let your child participate unless he or she shows with a resent negative COVID test result.
*If your child has seasonal allergies (and thus a runny nose) or an underlying medical condition, we must have a doctor's note stating this and permission to participate. No exceptions.
*If your child gets sick during camp, the child will be isolated in the triage area where he/she will wait with an adult to be picked up.
*We will allow sick "make-up" days to make up during the school year only. No refunds or credits will be given. This is not credit, it is a one day camp to use at a later time.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to stay safe during the pandemic.
Before Care from 8am Or After Care until 5pm
New Before & After Care Hours For Summer Camps:
Before Care from 7:45 am- After Care until 5:00 pm- this will be indoors. A movie will be provided- campers will be at least 6 feet apart . Please let us know if you need until 5:30pm.
Our TAX EIN # 80-0921094. If you need a customized receipt for tax purposes, please give us at least 2 weeks notice due to the high amount of requests. Otherwise, you can print out sawyer account receipt with our tax ID number.
Please let us know of any allergies in advance on the form. Must have Doctor's form filled out for any epipens or oral medications. We ask that children with peanut/nut allergies and multiple allergies bring snacks from home. Please note that we do have some animals that eat peanuts/nuts but will not be around any human eating areas. Parents must check the ingredients for that day to make sure it is OK for their child to eat.
Medications: We will only help administer life threatening medications such as epi pens. Any other medications such as ADHD/antibiotics/etc will need to be administered by the parent.
Parents MUST notify us upon registration (prior) to the camp if your child has ANY special needs (ADHD, autism, or any physical or behavioral problems), allergies, or any other special requirements so we can be prepared and staffed appropriately. Although we have had experience with, we are not trained professionals for special needs. Please note that this high energy camp may not be for everyone. Some of our rotations may switch thirty minutes at a time. Children with difficulties in making transitions, noise, high stimuli, may not respond well to this camp. We recommend to continue school routines with your child: If your child has ADHD medication, a weighted vest, or is in a program at school we recommend you continue the routine.
Failure to do this or improper/unmanageable behavior during camp can result in cancellation of your child's registration without a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that you can only use ONE discount per camper. For example: you can use either Early Bird or sibling whichever is greater. As a small family business, we thank you for helping us keep our costs down. Receive 2 free open play/Jungle Express/ if you pay by cash or checks. (value of $26) Payment plans are available.
- Early Bird: $15 off full day week long camps or $10 off mini camps until March 1st
- Sibling: $20 off additional siblings for week long camps-$10 off Mini camps, and $5 off one day camps.