Summer Camps 2026
Registration OPEN NOW!
Early Bird Discount: $15 off your total order. Use code EB15. ONLY ONE DISCOUNT APPLIES
* Discounts can not be applied after purchase
CAMP OPEN HOUSE JAN 30th 5:30-7pm Big Discounts on this day! RSVP Ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com
Current Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy 2025
*If you need to cancel a camp, kindly let us know as soon as possible so we can release your space.
*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 future programs. Please note, there may be a difference in price.
*IF YOU CANCEL:
- Three weeks of more. There is a $50 cancellation/admin fee
- Two weeks before the camp, there is a $100 Cancellation/admin fee
- Less than 1 week, there are no credits or refunds as you were taking up a spot and we sell out, unless we are able to fill your spot then we can give you credit minus $100 cancellation fee.
- If you miss the week - no credit or refunds are given. If you tell us ahead of time a make-up day will be given, if you do not tell us ahead of time you will forfeit the make up day. We thank you for your understanding.
- Make ups vs Credit: Eye for an Eye rule: If your child is sick or needs to miss a day of camp/class, they can make-up the day on another day of camp/class throughout the school year provided we have space availability. This is not credit to your account and must be used for the same program.
*Credits are good for one year from the date given
*There are a limited amount of credit spaces per camp. First- Come -First Serve basis. Please sign up by January in order to secure your spot with credit.
* Please note the camp may not be the same price and you may owe a balance. Discounts do not apply to credit except sibling discounts. Credit cannot be refunded and "make up days" will be given instead.
*Procedure for signing up for camps with credit:
Please let us know if you used credit for any program so we can check your account
Email us the name of your child(ren) and what camps you would like to use credit for this year. We will email you back with any remaining balances you have or if you owe as well as confirmation on registration by February 15th. First come first serve as credit spaces are limited.
*Camp listings and info on www.ecoadventures.org/summercamps
Inclement Weather cancellation:
Should there be any camp closings due to weather, you must make up the day during the following school year day camps. Please note this is NOT credit. It is a CAMP MAKE-UP day and it is based on space availability. Please email us to inquire.
CAMP 2026 Questions and Answers:
What are the new safety guidelines you will have in order to keep the children safe from illness?
Eco Adventures will be operating under strict CDC guidelines, MD Department of Health, Youth Day Camp Act, as well as American Camp Association directives, to provide a safe and illness preventative environment for all participants. We feel that we have enacted a plan that not only ensures the safety and well-being of our employees and participants, but also allows for plenty of enrichment and fun for all campers.
*We ask your child to wear a mask should we see any signs of illness and will need a negative COVID test result in order to return back to camp. Campers can make up the days missed during the school year. See cancellation policy.
* Please note this can change at any time.
How will you deal with the extreme heat/inclement weather, etc. ?
- We will have tents in the field and water coolers will be placed outside for water replenishment.
- Each station outside will have coverings and places to sit/rest in the shade or to get away from rain/sun We are prepared for rain or shine.
- Children will be required to carry water bottles and a cap/hat is recommended. Staff will be asking campers to hydrate after each station and has been first aid trained in identifying symptoms of dehydration and heat stroke.
- Should there be an extreme heat/code red days/air quality/or thunderstorms, we will take campers inside.
- We spray our outdoor areas for ticks. However, it may be an unusually bad tick season due to the mild winter. Please note that it may be helpful to spray your children with bug spray around their legs/shoes and apply sunscreen before camp.
What does the camp staffing look like? What is the capacity per group?
- Eco Adventures will be operating at normal capacity. This means we can have up to 6 groups of up to 15-17 kids. In addition, many stations will have additional supervision depending on the activities and age groups.
- All of our main staff is made up of trained professionals with backgrounds in herpetology, zoology, marine biology, environmental/natural sciences, conservation education, and more and/or hired staff that have had several years of experience working in this field or volunteering with Eco Adventures. We are conducting extra training, and preparations for camps to ensure a safe and fun learning environment. Supplemental Staff are high school-college students.
- There will be at least 1 instructor to up to 17 kids, 1 volunteer/intern, and one Jr. Assistant/volunteer per station. Campers will be rotating to different stations every 30 mins or so. In addition, we have additional 3-4 administrative staff supervising the camp and assisting with logistic and sanitation.
- Administrative staff will be indoors/outdoors roaming to help supervise activities as needed and facilitate the logistics of the camp such as drop off and pick up.
Can I make changes to camp dates?
- As soon as you know, please contact us and we can make the changes provided if there is space available. If you cancel a camp for any reason, a make-up day or credit will be given. We ask you to notify us ASAP so we can give your spot away. (Please see the cancellation policy below)
What is your refund policy?
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Current Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy 2026
*If you need to cancel a camp, kindly let us know as soon as possible so we can release your space.
*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 future programs. Please note, there may be a difference in price. Credit must be used within one year.
*IF YOU CANCEL:
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Three weeks of more. There is a $50 cancellation/admin fee
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Two weeks before the camp, there is a $100 Cancellation/admin fee
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Less than 1 week, there are no credits or refunds as you were taking up a spot and we sell out unless we are able to fill your spot then we can give you credit minus $100 cancellation fee.
*If you miss the week - no credit or refunds are given. If you tell us ahead of time a make-up day will be given, if you do not tell us ahead of time you will forfeit the make up day. We thank you for your understanding.
- Make ups vs Credit: Eye for an Eye rule: If your child is sick or needs to miss a day of camp/class, they can make-up the day on another day of camp/class throughout the school year provided we have space availability. This is not credit to your account and must be used for the same program.
*Credits are good for one year from the date given
Please see the cancellation policy tab.
How will groupings work?
- Children will be pre-grouped based on age/gender/ allergies/special needs/friend/sibling requests. From experience, campers have the best time when they are grouped in their own age groups. However, we do understand anxieties etc so please make sure you give us these requests on the form filled out by SAWYER when registering or by June 1st.
- Friend requests: Keep in mind they will probably be in a mixed age group with other requests. If you give us grouping requests last minute (after groups are set), there may NOT be a guarantee that your child will be placed with your request as there are MANY considerations when doing groupings. Upon registering, you will receive a “ What to Expect” email with detailed information and one week prior.
How will “drop off and pick up” work?
- Drop off for regular camp hours will be starting at 8:45 am-9:15am. Car drop off only. No parking allowed. If there is a special request- please contact us. Please say your goodbyes ahead of time and have children ready so you don’t hold up the line. Upon arrival, please lower the windows so we can talk to you and sign in your child for you.
- Pick up will be starting at 3:45-4pm. You will receive a colored piece of paper with your child’s name that corresponds with your child’s group color during morning drop-off. We will call campers on walkies for dismissals where Jr. assistants will be escorting them to the car. If there is someone else picking up your child, we must have a picture of the pick-up pass OR ID so we know you are authorized for pick-up. After 4:10 pm we will take kids inside for after care where an additional fee of $15 will be collected for aftercare if not prepaid.
What about Before Care and After Care?
- Before care starts at 8:00am and after care ends at 5:00pm ($17 per day for each) with our administrative staff. Campers will be inside watching a movie. Please park and drop off/retrieve your child at the front desk.
- Extended Aftercare is available until 5:30pm for an extra fee ($20).
What activities will my child be involved in?
- Each day campers will participate in daily animal interactions or animal care chores, field games, snack time, crafts, experiments or activities depending on the theme.
Each week, campers will do a fossil dig, water Fun Friday where campers will play “team” Field Games and "Mr. Rob" will come in that afternoon with snow cones. We will also have a fossil/gem dig outside with our ECO Sluice running and look for fossils, gems, and shark teeth. Guest entertainers/speakers will join in the excitement and fun! From Magicians, scientists, Fidos for Freedom dog trainers, DNR wildlife officers, divers, and more!
What about the field trips?
- We may conduct certain Specialty Field Trips for ONE DAY CAMPS ONLY and Walk on the Wildside (4 day camp). If there is a short hike local field trip, we will let parents know.
- Friday Field Trips: Select Fridays we may have a special outing for a small group of campers, that correlated with the theme of the camp. Campers must be 7+ to register. Space is limited!
What if my child requires medications?
- Parents must administer medications that are non-life-saving.
- For Life-Saving medication (Epi-Pens and Inhalers) Parents must have filled out the medication form before camp with a doctor’s signature. The child must be made aware of their medications and how they are administered- The Camp Director will supervise any medication administration.
What about reapplying sunscreen? Can you assist my child?
- Yes- we sure can and we ask that the child bring SPRAY sunscreen ONLY. We cannot touch your child with cream one.
What if my child has general health concerns and behavioral or psychiatric needs?
- If your child has special needs that need extra “special attention” whether it is physical or behavioral, we trust that you have made a decision based on your child’s needs to attend camp this year. It is important to let the staff know of any allergies, special needs, or behavioral problems that the child may have BEFORE the camp. If they have a plan in school, you should continue to adhere to the recommendations for the plan during summer. Please note we do not have the flexibility of adding extra staff to be able to address behavioral or special needs situations. Any serious or consistent behavioral issues will result in parent pick-up without a refund. We encourage you to schedule a tour so we can help you decide if ECO Camps are right for your child as it is a fast-moving, full of activities camp and may not be a good fit for all children.
What forms/waivers will be needed?
- You can fill out the forms when you register under your account in Sawyer online.
- A medication administration form is available (if needed)
What about snacks?
- We ask that parents pack one snack and a lunch. We feel the kids deserve a little cooling off and a break at the end of the day. 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 two snacks. As always, let us know if your child has allergies.
Are you a peanut-free facility?
- We can no longer say we are peanut-free as some of our newest animals eat nuts. However, we do ask all campers NOT to bring in peanuts in their lunches. Please let us know of any allergies before camp begins. Snow cones and ice pops are nut-free- please feel free to check if your child is highly allergic.
Where will lunches be?
- Lunches will be starting at 12:00pm. Groups will rotate through the week between inside and outside. Inside we will show a movie until lunch is over.
What if someone gets sick during camp or camp ended and someone got diagnosed with COVID? Will the former camper families be notified of illness?
- If a child is exhibiting any sign of illness, we will have a separate triage area away from the campers to tend to. We have to be very strict about ANY sign of any illness we will have to call parents right away for pick up. We trust parents will let their child stay home after that should they still exhibit signs of illness no matter how slight. They cannot come back without a negative test result and can make up days later.
- Campers must be fever or vomit free for 24hrs before they are able to return to camp.
Can children purchase something from the gift shop?
- Children will have time at the end of the day on Thursday to go into the gift shop to make purchases one group at a time. Items are from $.50-$25+. Please no piggy bank coins will be accepted.
Summer Camps -2nd place WINNER -Best Summer Camps-2021!
Experience the Extraordinary!
Each of our award-winning specialty camps are themed and 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 an expert, discover newfound confidence from one of our knowledgeable instructors, or simply make new friends in a safe and stimulating environment. From Animal Caretakers and Training, Marine Biology, Art Camp, and even Wizarding Worlds... At Eco Adventures, we believe in kids "doing" not watching. Whether it's through a hands-on encounter with one of our live animal ambassadors, an experience in our simulated rainforest, an activity in our outdoor classrooms, wild crafts, games/competitions, fossil dig, or a demo by visiting scientists...let your child ignite their passion for the outdoors!
Let your kids "Go Wild" this summer!
Important Camp Information
CAMP HOURS:
*All camps are 9am-4pm
*Before Care begins at 8 AM and Aftercare ends at 5 PM ($15 per day, or $150 for both BC/AC per week )
* Extended after care is available until 5:30pm for an extra fee, please inquire (not online option)
AGE GROUPS:
Campers will be divided into groups:
Nature Nuts (ages 5-6)
Trailblazers (ages 7-8)
ECO Explorers (9-11)
Counselors in Training (ages 12+)
Each week is different depending on theme
DISCOUNTS and CODES:
SAWYER REGISTRATION SYSTEM ONLY TAKES ONE DISCOUNT AT A TIME!
* Early Bird Discount use code EB15: $15 off your total order for FULL week camps (5 days), or $5 off your total order for day camps (not including animal keeper apprentice), use code EB5. Expires 03/01/26
* Sibling discounts (starting 3/2/26) only apply when two (or more) children are being registered for the exact same class at the exact same time. Sibling discounts do not apply when you register for different classes.
*Please note NO discounts can be applied after the purchase of camps.
*For any questions please email: ecoadventureslydia@gmail.com
| Date | Camp Theme | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 8th - 12th | "Wild World" Adventure | $110 daily/ $465 weekly |
| June 15th-19th | Eco Sampler 1 | $465 |
| June 22nd-26th | Wilderness Survival: Jumanji | $465 |
| June 29th-July 3rd | Color Your World Art Camp | $465 |
| June 29th - July 3rd | Movie Magic: Lights, Camera, Action! | $465 |
| July 6th-10th | Animal Caretakers: Paws, Claws & Play! | $465 |
| July 13th-17th | Marine Biology: Oceana Kai | $465 |
| July 20th-24th | Indy Anna Jones: Quest for the Temple of Light | $465 |
| July 27th-31st | Eco Sampler 2 | $465 |
| August 3rd-7th | Wizarding World: Sorcerer's Stone | $465 |
| August 10th-14th | Animal Caretakers & Training 2: Creature Careers | $465 |
| August 17th-21st | Eco Sampler 3 | $480 |
| August 24th-28th | End of Summer Fun: Kindergarten Camp | $110 daily/$390 weekly |
Let your kids "Go Wild" this summer at Eco Adventures!
Wild World Adventure!
June 8th - 12th
Full Week $465 or daily $110/day
Kick off summer with an unforgettable outdoor adventure! This wild camp is the perfect way for kids to shake off the school year and dive headfirst into hands-on fun. Each day is packed with high-energy games, creative crafts, and nature-based activities designed to spark curiosity and excitement. Campers will meet incredible live animal ambassadors, cool off with water play in our interactive Wild West Gold panning sluice sprinkler, dig for hidden treasures in our fossil pit, and discover fun-filled activities. This action-packed camp is a favorite for a reason—spots go fast!
Eco Sampler 1
June 15th-19th
$465
Can’t decide which camp to choose? Good news…you don’t have to! Eco Sampler week is the ultimate “best of the best” experience, giving campers a taste of everything we offer in one unforgettable week. Each day features a different theme, pulled straight from our award-winning, most-loved summer camps, so every day feels like a brand-new adventure! From hands-on crafts and action-packed games to special guest speakers, and exciting surprises, this week is bursting with nonstop fun. Of course, no Eco camp would be complete without amazing live animal encounters, bringing the wild side up close and personal. With so much packed into one week, Eco Sampler is the perfect way to explore, discover, and fall in love with all our camps. Come see what everyone’s talking about!
Daily Themes: Indy Anna Jones, Marine Biology, Jurassic Park, K-Pop Monster Hunters, Animal Caretaker
Wilderness Survival: Jumanji
June 22nd-26th
$465
Drumroll, please… the game has begun! Young explorers are pulled into a Jumanji-inspired wilderness adventure where every day is a new level to survive and conquer. Campers will take on daring challenges as they learn essential outdoor survival skills through hands-on activities, high-energy games, and creative problem-solving missions. From jungle trials and escape-the-wild challenges to teamwork quests that must be solved to “advance the game,” campers will work together to outsmart the elements. Along the way, they’ll encounter incredible live animal ambassadors—learning how real animals adapt, survive, and rule their environments, just like the creatures of Jumanji. With jungle exploration, surprise twists, and nonstop adventure, this immersive camp is perfect for kids who love action, animals, and epic challenges. Roll the dice—every day brings new dangers, discoveries, and unforgettable wild encounters!
Color Your World
June 29th - July 3rd
$465
Unleash creativity in this action-packed art adventure inspired by the natural world! Campers will explore a variety of art techniques while drawing, painting, sculpting, and crafting with a wild twist. Each day blends hands-on art projects and activities inspired by NATURE, and up-close encounters with incredible live animal ambassadors—sparking imagination and creativity at every turn. Go on a soap-making field trip at Severna Park’s Blended essentials and have a picnic lunch on the trail. From colorful creations to nature-inspired masterpieces, this camp is perfect for young artists who love animals, creativity, and fun on the wild side!
Movie Magic: Lights, Camera, Action!
June 29th-July 3rd
$465
Hit the red carpet in style with all your favorite movie animals, the crocodile from Peter Pan, chameleon from Tangled, Ka from The Jungle Book, the frog from Princess and the Frog, and many, many more. Campers will get up close and personal with all their favorite animals on the big screen and learn the ins and outs of each and every one. Is how they are portrayed in the film accurate and many more questions will be investigated. Will you kiss a frog, train a dragon, or catch a monster during the process? This camp is loaded with action! Movie makers will learn about making movies, animation, and filming animal documentaries with our owners in film who will inspire them with behind the scenes stories, movie clips and more! Campers will write, direct, and star in their own production....with their favorite animal of course! They will experience what it is really like to be a director, producer, props and stage design, or even the star! Campers will find out how difficult it can be working with and training animals to perform on cue, and then put them to the test! Parents will be so proud when they attend the screening and hand out the Oscars!!! Will the animals or the kids win "best performance'? Sign up now, so you don't miss out. (We will supply the popcorn and the red carpet!)
Animal Caretakers: Paws, Claws & Play!
July 6th-10th
$465
If working with animals has always been your dream, this fan-favorite camp is for you! Campers will discover one of the most important—and most fun—parts of animal care: playtime. Enrichment keeps animals mentally and physically healthy, and in this hands-on camp, kids get to experience how play challenges both animals and people. Guided by animal care experts, campers will go behind the scenes to learn what it’s really like to work with animals up close. They’ll design and create enrichment toys for a variety of species, including macaws, armadillos, gators, lizards, and snakes—then watch the animals interact with their creations! And that’s not all—campers will enjoy plenty of unforgettable animal encounters, from playing with puppies and bunnies to interacting with petting zoo animals. Along the way, they’ll also help with real animal care tasks like bathing a hedgehog and feeding gators and turtles. With a perfect mix of animal interactions, creativity, learning, and good old-fashioned play, this camp delivers nonstop fun for animal lovers of all kinds!
Marine Biology: Oceana Kai
July 13th-17th
$465
“Kai” means sea in Hawaiian, and the elements of land, air, and “Wai” (water) are deeply honored in Polynesian culture. In this camp, campers answer the call of the ocean and set off as young wayfinders on an epic voyage through the Hawaiian Islands and the Polynesian South Pacific, guided by the sea itself. They will learn island culture from a native Polynesian dancer, explore traditional music and dance, and practice throughout the week like true voyagers. Each day unlocks a new ocean realm—from “Nalu” (waves) and living tide pools filled with hermit crabs, sea stars, octopus, and urchins, to vibrant coral reefs glowing with fish, eels, crabs, and manta rays, and onward into the deep open ocean where kelp forests hide otters and seals from prowling sharks. Campers will discover legendary ocean animals such as whales and the gentle “Honu” (sea turtles), learn how people can mālama (care for) the sea, and dive into marine biology labs, live animal encounters, fossil digs, surf-style balance games, shark labs and dissections, cultural crafts, and storytelling inspired by ancient voyaging legends. With courage, curiosity, and heart, campers will learn that the ocean is alive, the journey is theirs—and the sea is calling.
Indy Anna Jones: Quest for the Temple of Light
July 20th-24th
$465
Grab your hat and whip—your adventure begins now! Join Indy Anna Jones on a globe-spanning mission to recover a mysterious ancient artifact hidden deep within the Temple of Light. Your journey will take you through dense jungles, shadowy caves, and daring challenges designed to test your courage and problem-solving skills. Watch your step—those booby traps are tricky! Along the way, you’ll encounter wild creatures of every size and shape—some adorable, some creepy, and some with big teeth. With bravery, teamwork, and quick thinking, you and Indy can handle anything… I just hope you’re not the one facing his greatest fear: snakes! This fully interactive adventure is perfect for explorers of all ages. Campers will test their creativity, teamwork, and sense of adventure while navigating puzzles, challenges, and thrilling encounters. Only the boldest treasure hunters will make it out with the legendary Artifact!
Eco Sampler 2
July 27th-31st
$465
Can’t decide which camp to choose? Good news—you don’t have to! Eco Sampler week is the ultimate best-of-the-best experience, giving campers a fun-filled taste of our most popular, award-winning camps all in one unforgettable week. With a brand-new theme each day, every morning feels like stepping into a whole new adventure! The excitement kicks off as campers transform into Minions, diving into wacky games, silly challenges, and creative crafts inspired by these mischievous characters. Next, Marine Animal Rescue invites campers to become ocean heroes as they meet live animals, learn about marine habitats, and take part in hands-on mock rescues and enrichment activities. During Camp Out day, campers experience the thrill of the great outdoors with nature games, survival challenges, and up-close encounters with amazing animal ambassadors like turtles, snakes, and small mammals. The fun continues with K-Pop Monster Hunters, where music, kindness, and creativity collide—campers sing, dance, create colorful monsters, and solve magical challenges to turn the monster world into a force for good. The week wraps up with Toy Story day, bringing favorite toys to life through imaginative play, exciting challenges, and special live animal meet-and-greets that spark curiosity and adventure. With daily crafts, games, challenges, and unforgettable animal experiences, Eco Sampler Camp delivers a fresh, exciting theme every day—and memories that last all summer long!
Themes: Minions, Marine Animal Rescue, Camp Out, K-Pop Monster Hunters!, Toy Story
Wizarding World: Sorcerer's Stone
August3rd-7th
$465
Calling all returning and first years witches, wizards, and muggles!! Eco’s School of Magic is searching for the elusive Sorcerer’s Stone, hidden in the school by a very old Alchemist. Wizards will undergo a series of challenges in hopes to find clues left by Dobby as to the location of the hidden magical stone! The house who finds it will get a special treat…Wizards in training will be sorted with our talking sorting hat...whichever houses you are sorted into, you will be dueling off, showing your house spirit for the tournament of champions challenge! Young wizards and witches will meet some "familiar" creatures like “Trevor the Toad”, meet a dragon and try speaking “parsel tongue” with a giant snake. By the end of the week, all witches and wizards will know just what it takes to cast the perfect spell, how to conjure up a charm, or block an unwanted hex and will have all the clues to find the stone! And of course, in the Great Hall there will be plenty of magical snacks, butterbeer, Bertie Botts every flavor beans (including ear wax and snot), and licorice wands--YUM! Meet a real wizard magician with real magic that will knock your wands off! Get points for your house for the best potions, best chants, and of course… finding the Sorcerer's Stone! Don’t worry, you won’t go home empty handed… wizards and witches will get to take their own Sorcerer's stone home! (Muggles are encouraged to attend!)
Animal Caretakers & Training 2: Creature Careers
August 10th-14th
$465
Back by popular demand! If working with animals has been your dream, then this is the camp for you! In this really popular offering,campers will get to experience different jobs that relate to working with our animal friends. Learn what it takes to be a veterinarian, taking care of sick or injured animals, or a park ranger, watching over wild beasts. How about learning about being a biologist? Entomologist? Marine biologist? A herpetologist? What about any other -ologist that calls to you. And of course, we couldn’t skip talking about being a zookeeper. Campers will learn all the ins and outs of working with animals up close and personal, as experts in the field will pull back the curtain and show participants what's really involved in these exciting careers. There will be plenty of hands-on animal interactions all along the way, even animal care chores such as bathing a tortoise or a hedgehog, making toys for a toucan, and feeding gators and crocs. Sign up today and get a head start in these amazing creature careers!
Eco Sampler 3
August 17th-21st
$480
End your summer with a week-long medley of our best themes! Each day is packed with hands-on crafts, exciting challenges, experiments, games, and our one-of-a-kind animal interactions. Wizarding World featuring indepth magical creatures classes, potions lessons and spell casting classes. Jumanji comes to life with a thrilling treasure scavenger hunt, daring challenges but watch out for hippos! Animal Caretakers gives campers the chance to train and interact with gators, turtles, monitors, birds, and more. The high-energy excitement of K-Pop Monster Hunters lets campers sink their fangs into adventure-filled challenges and songs. The week wraps up with FUN Friday’s Gold Rush as campers dig deep in a fossil dig to uncover hidden treasures. Sign up now so you don’t miss this fun-filled week!
Themes: Wizarding World, Jumanji, Animal Caretakers, K-Pop Monster Hunters, Gold Rush
End of Summer Fun: Kindergarten Camp
August 24th-28th
$110 Daily or $390 Full Week
*Price includes staggered day back
End your summer with a sizzle and take advantage of the last week before Kindergarten begins! Instructors will encourage kids to get ready for kindergarten with fun books, tips on teamwork, kindness, making friends, and listening games teachers may already use. Every day will include exciting games, crafts, activities, and best of all…live animals! Bring your bathing suits for our Field Games Days where we have fun with a variety of different water games, and explore our Eco Mining Company water feature, where campers can mine for fossils and gold, then cool off in our sluice and sprinklers while cleaning their finds.
*Designed for kindergarten staggered entrance days. Can sign up per day or week.
Specialty Summer Camps
Registration NOW OPEN!! SPACE IS LIMITED! Go...go...go!
"Walk on the Wildside" Field Trip Camp
TBA
8:30am-3:30pm
Ages 7+
Space is Limited!
Take a breath of fresh air and get ready for some good old fashioned outdoor fun! This week campers will leave civilization and the building behind to take a walk on the wildside and explore the great outdoors. We will get the ins and outs of navigating trails, using a compass, identifying animal tracks, scavenger hunts, crabbing, seining, fishing and more! Campers will venture into nature each day to look for wildlife and bond with nature! Transportation will be provided in the snake van with limited space to 8-12 campers (depending on Covid). Sign up now and by the end of the week the kids might not want to come back in from the outdoors!
*Field trips to Patapsco State Park, Sandy Point and Severn River
**Field trips subject to change at anytime
Fossil Beach Trip- St. Leonards
TBA
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Ages 7+
Space is limited!
Join our team of fossil hunting rock hounds as we climb aboard the world-famous Eco Adventures Snake Van!!! Our paleo-campers will head out to the renowned fossil hotspot in St. Leonards Md, where there are more relics than you can shake a stick at! Campers will put their skills to the test, and excavate, uncover, and unearth, fossils from the ancient world of the Chesapeake Bay! Following the fossil dig, campers will get to examine living marine life, by taking part in seining activities. Cooling off in the water at this point is an added bonus! Fossil hunting is hard work and is sure to build up an appetite, so we will be having a delicious BBQ lunch overlooking the Chesapeake! Spaces are limited to 12.
Don’t be an old fossil and miss out on this dynamic camp, sign up right now!!
BBQ Lunch is optional: Hot dogs, chips, watermelon, juice box $5 extra
Animal Keeper Apprentice
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday in the Summer
Ages 7+
10 AM - 12 PM $60
Friday Fun Days (Until 4PM) and additional $65
Wonder what it is like to be a zookeeper? Led by one of our animal keepers, this in-depth experience is for older students who are serious about learning animal husbandry and medical care of animals. Students will get to tour around the facility and learn specific information and needs of our animal collection. Students will get to not only encounter animals in our behind-the-scenes animal room, but also assist with animal care, food prep, training, & cleaning. This is a very hands-on experience like no other! If you want to stay all day and join the water fun- bring your suit and towel and join our campers and play field games, get wet, join the fossil dig and sluice, and cool off with a snow cone!
FRIDAYS ONLY FOR ALL DAY.
**Spaces is very limited to six participants per day!! Perfect for aspiring Jr. Assistants
Camp Policies
Please let us know of any allergies in advance. Child must have Doctor's form filled out for any EpiPens or medications. We can only administer life saving medications. Parents must administer any non-life saving medicines.
*Please note that we do have some animals that eat peanuts/nuts but will not be around any human eating areas.
Parents MUST notify us upon registration, prior to the camp, if your child has ANY general health concerns, behavioral or psychiatric 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 some minor special needs, we are not trained professionals. Please note that this high energy camp may not be for everyone. 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/programs with your child: If your child has ADHD medication (parents must administer any non-life saving medications), 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 as your child has taken up a spot. Thank you for your understanding.
- If you child has medications, a parent must administer them before, during, or after camp as we do not administer medications other than life saving medications such as EpiPens.
If your child is exhibiting any cold-like symptoms, nausea, or fever, please keep your child home. If your child is fever/symptom/vomit-free after a full 24 hrs, (and all family members are not sick), he/she may return. If symptoms continue, since we do not know if it is a cold, stomach bug or COVID, we would need for your child to sit out for 5 days from the first sign of symptoms OR bring us negative COVID test results.
If your child or family member has tested positive, please contact us ASAP.
There are no credit/refunds applied to your account but your child can make up the week of camp during the school year if space is available. Please note: there may be a price difference.
Thank you for your understanding and your honesty.
Current Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy 2026
*If you need to cancel a camp, kindly let us know as soon as possible so we can release your space.
*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 future programs. Please note, there may be a difference in price. Credit must be used within one year.
*IF YOU CANCEL:
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Three weeks of more. There is a $50 cancellation/admin fee
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Two weeks before the camp, there is a $100 Cancellation/admin fee
- Less than 1 week, there are no credits or refunds as you were taking up a spot and we sell out unless we are able to cover your spot then we can give you credit minus $100 cancellation fee.
- If you miss the week - no credit or refunds are given. If you tell us ahead of time a make-up day will be given, if you do not tell us ahead of time you will forfeit the make up day. We thank you for your understanding.
- Make ups vs Credit: Eye for an Eye rule: If your child is sick or needs to miss a day of camp/class, they can make-up the day on another day of camp/class throughout the school year provided we have space availability. This is not credit to your account and must be used for the same program.
*Credits are good for one year from the date given
Please see the cancellation policy tab.
*There are a limited amount of credit spaces per camp. First- Come -First Serve basis. Please sign up by January in order to secure your spot with credit.
* Please note the camp may not be the same price and you may owe a balance. Discounts do not apply to credit except sibling discounts. Credit cannot be refunded and "make up days" will be given instead.
*Procedure for signing up for camps with credit:
Please let us know if you used credit for any program so we can check your account
Email us the name of your child(ren) and what camps you would like to use credit for this year. We will email you back with any remaining balances you have or if you owe as well as confirmation on registration by February 15th. First come first serve as credit spaces are limited.
*Camp listings and info on www.ecoadventures.org/summercamps
Inclement Weather cancellation:
Should there be any camp closings due to weather, you must make up the day during the following school year day camps. Please note this is NOT credit. It is a CAMP MAKE-UP day and it is based on space availability. Please email us to inquire.
Registration closes on the Thursday before the week of camp begins. If trying to register for a camp after the Thursday before, please call 410-987-1300 for space availability.
If possible, we ask that you please register at least two weeks in advance so we can make the appropriate staff/materials/supplies preparations. We do take last minute registrations but know that it is based on space availability.
Current Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy 2025
*If you need to cancel a camp, kindly let us know as soon as possible so we can release your space.
*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 future programs. Please note, there may be a difference in price.
*There is a $50 cancellation/admin fee if you cancel over 3 weeks out.
*If you cancel less than 3 weeks before the camp, there is a $100 fee.
*If you cancel less than 1 week, there are no credits or refunds.
*If you miss the week - no credit or refunds are given. If you tell us ahead of time a make up day will be given, if you do not tell us ahead of time you will forfeit the make up day. We thank you for your understanding.
- Make ups vs Credit: Eye for an Eye rule: If your child is sick or needs to miss a day of camp/class, they can make-up the day on another day of camp/class throughout the school year provided we have space availability. This is not credit to your account and must be used for the same program.
*Credits are good for one year from the date given
*Before Care starting at 8 am & After Care until 5pm
Price is $17/day
Both Before AND After Care is $170 for the week.
Extended after care is now an option until 5:30pm for an additional fee - please inquire as it is not an option online....email us ecoadventureslydia@gmail.com
* This will be indoors. A movie will be provided
Our TAX EIN # 80-0921094. Your registration email receipt can be used for tax purpose and has our tax ID number.
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Why Eco Adventures Camps? We are UNIQUE and like no other. Here is why:
Meet Eco Adventures staff! From the owners who just so happen to be world-renowned explorers from National Geographic scientist and marine biologist to our expert instructors made up of naturalists/researchers, educators with advanced degrees and environmentalists! We are professional, trained educators. This is what we love...this is what we do! The Executive Director has 35+ years of experience with conservation education, research/eco travel and leading, organizing, and developing camps from the Miami Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle and Gardens, National Audubon Society, to the National Aquarium and more!
We also have mentored many previous campers/Junior Assistants and have now HIRED them to lead camps as counselors! Not only do they KNOW camps, but they are a FUN and important part of your child's camp experience. We pride ourselves on our training from animal safety to first aide/CPR certifications and are certified with NO violations from the MD Dept. of Health Camp Association.
We will be splitting up campers into age-appropriate groups of 15-17 or less. Each station will have at least one instructor, one intern, and one Counselor in training or Junior Assistant. We try to accommodate sibling requests and friend requests when needed. They will rotate from station to station every 30 minutes (crafts, games/activity, animals, snacks, inside air-conditioning downtime). Instructor's aides and admin staff/interns/volunteers will also assist in the stations.
We also have administrative staff to supervise and assist in between stations as needed. Lastly, the Director and Camp Director will be there to oversee the camp logistics and the safety of the camp.
What to Expect- Eco Adventures Camp 2026
We’re on our way to a FUN week! Here is additional information and reminders you need to know:
CAMP HOURS, BEFORE CARE AND AFTERCARE
• REGULAR CAMPERS: 9am-4pm
• CITS: 8:30AM-4:30PM - DROP OFF AT THE DOOR
• Before & After Care: We offer before care beginning at 8:00am and after care until 5:00pm *OR extended care until 5:30pm for an extra fee. Cost is $17 per day for one or the other or $34 per day for both. * Extended care - email us with what day(s) you will need. They will go inside to watch a movie. Drop off and pick up at the door. Show pick up pass.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES
• CHECK IN/DROP OFF: Each morning we will be doing outside CAR drop off & pick up through a drop off line. PROCEED TO THE SECOND ENTRANCE BY AMERICAN CEDAR & MILLWORK THE KITCHEN AND TURN LEFT. LOOP BEHIND OUR BUILDING. Staff will be outside directing you. Please do not have your child get out of the car until a staff member has been by to check in and will get him/her to their group.
• In order to have drop off be as smooth and efficient as possible, please roll your windows down ahead of time when we arrive at your car and make sure your camper is READY TO GO with backpack, water bottle, already applied sunscreen and bug spray so you do not hold up the line.
- DROP OFF: MON: 8:40 am TUES-FRI: 8:50 am
• PICK UP: Starts at 3:45 pm- 4:00 pm. You will be given a colored piece of paper with your child’s group color and name on the first day. Place in your RIGHT hand side window or dash board for BOTH morning and afternoon ALL WEEK. This will speed up the process. We will have staff members/CIT’s/volunteers outside escorting your child to your car. In order tomake the process quick for everyone we ask that parents remain in their car during drop off and pick up. If you have another person picking up, please supply them with a photo of your pick up pass to show.
CAMP SAFETY PROTOCOLS - General Health Concerns, Behavioral or Psychiatric Needs/Allergies/Medications: 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 medications must be administered by a parent unless it is a life-saving medication such as an epipen. You must have a medical authorization form filled out and signed by a pediatrician ahead of camp.
• TICK SEASON: Although we spray for ticks and mosquitos professionally, please spray your child with bug repellant each morning and perform a tick check each evening.
• GROUPINGS: Groups will be PRE-ASSIGNED before the first day of camp. This year, different aged siblings will be placed in their appropriate age group, unless it is absolutely necessary and requested to be together by the parent. If your child wants to be paired with a friend or relative, you must have requested it during registration on your SAWYER Profile. Groups are made at least two weeks in advance. After that there are no guarantees and sibling/friend requests will probably be with a mixed-age group.
*Each group will receive a group color and will be competing for the most points throughout the week. Show your spirit and earn points for your team!
The OTHER “411”:
•WHAT TO BRING: Apply sunscreen and bug spray before camp every day. Can wear a cap/hat and sneakers (no flip flops) Bring a small backpack with a water bottle, peanut-free lunch and snack, and spray sunscreen if needed. They will be given ice pops as an afternoon snack every day, if you wish your child to have something different please pack a second snack as well.
- WEDNESDAY: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
*FUN FRIDAYS: WEAR TEAM COLOR SHIRT - We will be playing field games and games in which the kids may get wet. Wear a bathing suit underneath clothes, if desired, wear shoes that can get wet in/water shoes (NO FLIP FLOPS/SLIDES). Pack a small towel/change of clothes/shoes in case they are needed. Campers can not go barefoot.
- 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.
- JUNGLE SHOP: At the end of the day on Thursday , we will announce jungle shopping. You may bring money for small souvenirs items $1-$20. Please label money in a zip lock bag with your child’s name. We will give those kids that do not bring any money something from the treasure box. We have Dr. Brady Barr (co-owner) Nat Geo books that he can also sign and personalize $7-$15. Tee shirts $15. If you would like to purchase a white ECO logo tee shirt, please let us know what size Youth XS, S, M, L, XL or Adult sizes. **NO PIGGY BANK COINS**
- Who’s who: We have added extra staff administrators to assist with registration, camp administration, boo boos, behavior/special needs/allergies,/anything parents need as well as camp rotations, sanitation, and supervision. Tie dyed shirts are instructors, white/green shirts are junior assistants/CIT’s/volunteers. Polo shirts are administrative staff.
- Behavior Policy: As stated in the forms, just a friendly reminder of this policy that if my child(ren) does not consistently follow the safety rules and rules of conduct, the child may be expelled from the program without a refund.
* If your child is absent/sick, late, or needs to be picked up early, it is your responsibility to please call or email us to let us know.
- If you would like to sponsor an animal, make a donation, or donate produce/items from our wish list, please see our website. P.S. We always need newspapers!
CIT’S (Counselor in Training) INFORMATION
•CAMP HOURS FOR CIT’S: 8:30am-4:30 pm. Please drop off at the door.
*If your CIT would like to stay until 5pm to work with animals Wednesdays. Please let us know.
Tee shirts are included this year. Extra tee shirts are for sale $15 per shirt. All other information above also pertains to the CITS except the drop off times and procedures.
We are REALLY looking forward to making this the best, most fun camp experience- as they truly deserve it! We also thank you for trusting us with your kids as we would not be here without our supporters. Feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions or feedback. We look forward to a great week of camp!
THANK YOU!
See you later...Alligator!
Mei Len Sanchez-Barr Director & Lydia Egolf Camp Director
410-987-1300
www.ecoadventures.org
EcoAdventuresmd@gmail.com
Ecoadventureslydia@gmail.com
For ages 12+ . 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 limited 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 meeting training prior to camp on TBA 5:30pm-7:00pm. MUST be 12 years old or older.
* Included in price is training and tee shirt given on training day. Extra tee shirts are $15.
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!
This is an indoor/outdoor camp. Campers are not outside for more than 1 hr at a time.
*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! Winners get gold medals at the end of the camp and a picture with their group and trophy to post winners on our FB page.
* We will be bringing in some FUN entertainment, whether it is a Magician, Training/DNR/park ranger guest speakers, Rescue Dogs, and more!...
*Fridays will be FIELD Days- where kids can play fun, outdoor field games and have Mr. Rob's Famous Snow cones!
*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!!
*ECO Oyster Reef! Participants will putting on their waterman hats and tonging for Oysters at the 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!
*We ask that parents pack one snack and a peanut-free 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.
*What's a camp without games? Our dynamic and fun games encourage cooperative learning, physical activity, and team-building skills. We provide outdoor relay games and obstacle courses, creative games, as well as trivia games for the mind all while social distancing. Campers will be put in a colored group (we will provide colored bandanas) where they will compete with the other groups by gaining points throughout the week for good behavior, team spirit, chants, challenges, and more! The winners get to take a picture with the infamous trophy and their picture posted on Facebook.
*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. We try to encourage recycled materials for crafts. The Art Camp provides them to get more in-depth with various mediums of art forms. All crafts are related to the theme.
DISCOUNTS and CODES:
SAWYER REGISTRATION SYSTEM ONLY TAKES ONE DISCOUNT AT A TIME!
* Early Bird Discount use code ECO15: $15 off your total order for FULL week camps (5 days), or $5 off your total order for day camps, use code ECO5. Expires 03/01/25
*Open House Discount: Take $30 off each week of camp using code OH30. Siblings must register separately. Offer only available 1/24/25
* Sibling discounts (starting 3/2/25) only apply when two (or more) children are being registered for the exact same class at the exact same time. Sibling discounts do not apply when you register for different classes.
*IF you sign up for 9 weeks of camp (FULL SUMMER) it is $410/week * NO other discounts apply- email to set up.
*Please note NO discounts can be applied after the purchase of camps.
*For any questions please email: ecoadventureslydia@gmail.com