HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
(Gates close promptly at 5:00 p.m.)
Hop, crawl or swim your way to Leight Park to join one of our summer camps for kids ages 5-17. Paddle the watery world of Otter Point Creek, explore the forest habitat, track down the wild and green things that live around us, and investigate the mysteries of nature in our science lab. Dare to adventure the out of doors and see what fun nature exploration can be!
Registration begins in early February, see our Spring Calendar of Events for specific dates, times and fees.
For more information or to register call the Center 410-612-1688 or email aclec@harfordcountymd.gov.
Camp themes vary from year to year. See the following list for examples of camp titles.
Ever get the urge to be an Explorer? Venture out into the world beyond Leight Park as we explore a variety of aquatic locations. Join us and dare to adventure by canoeing, hiking, wading and kayaking.
Explore Chesapeake Bay ecology up close and personal on Otter Point Creek and the Bush River. Meet the animals and plants of the bay, and learn how human activities are impacting them. Learn your watershed address and what you can do to "Save the Bay". A canoe trip is scheduled for the last day.
Learn skills to become one of tomorrow’s environmental leaders. Join us for a week of fun and creative problem solving. We’ll take a canoe trip, visit a ropes course, and discuss eco-issues with local environmental leaders. Each day will find us hiking, gaming, brainstorming, and learning valuable survival skills. Bring a lunch and water bottle each day (no glass).
Spend the week learning what critters creep, crawl, fly and swim in the estuary! We will use our new found knowledge and a little imagination to create our own estuary. We will play games, sing songs and get a little wet every day!
Learn how to live an eco-friendly life, and have fun doing it. "Re-use, reduce, recycle" will be our motto as we craft, game and eat our way through the day. Explore animal husbandry, water conservation, composting, and alternative energy sources through projects. A canoe trip is scheduled on the last day. Each camper will be supplied with a reusable water bottle on the first day of camp.
Journey on our waters as we discover the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed by canoe. Each day we will paddle a different location in the local area. Basic instruction will be provided the first day.
Let your creativity run wild as we explore the habitats of Otter Point Creek while looking at the natural world through a slightly different lens. Learn to interpret nature through creative and unique projects to discover the artistry in you and in nature. Plan on getting wet the last day of camp.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
(Gates close promptly at 5:00 p.m.)
OPCA is a non-profit organization
which supports all the great opportunities and programs at the Estuary Center. Find out more click here.