Summer Nature Camps

Hop, crawl or swim your way around Leight Park atÂ one of our summer camps for kids ages 5-15. 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 venture outdoors and see what fun nature exploration can be!

For more information, call the Center 410-612-1688 or email aclec@harfordcountymd.gov.

Campers bring a lunch and refillable water bottle each day (no glass)

Summer Camp Flyer

All camps require registration. Space is limited so early registration is recommended.

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Explore the watery world of Leight Park and beyond. Dare to adventure by canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and tubing off-site. Delve into the depths of Leight Park with fishing, stream-walking, hiking, and seining.

Critters of the Creek Mon. - Thurs., August 8 - 11

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ages: 8 - 11 Fee: $99/M; $110/NM

Get up close and personal with the animals of the estuary, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians,

and fish. Canoe trip on the last day.

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Plankton Monitoring Studies06/20/2018 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmOur plankton citizen science project is a great opportunity for science-minded individuals to contribute to monitoring and research at the Center. Help is needed with collection, identification, and analysis of plankton samples. Interested individuals should contact the Center for introductory training.
Juvenile Fish Survey06/20/2018 @ 6:00 pm-8:00 pmHelp OPCA collect fish population data that will be used to help determine the status of tidal freshwater fish in the upper Bush River. No experience is required. All training and equipment will be provided. Sampling dates are July 7 & 20, August 11 & 24, and September 7 & 22.
Caught on Camera06/23/2018 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmWhat animals have been lurking in the Bosely woods? The wildlife cameras will tell us. To help retrieve the cameras, meet us at Bosely at 10:30 am. For viewing and refreshments only, meet us at the Center at 11:00 am. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
Summer Fairy Houses06/23/2018 @ 2:00 pm-3:30 pmImagine and construct the perfect home to attract the mythical woodland creatures known as fairies. Gather materials in our woods to make a fairy house for your own garden.
Sunday Trail Running06/24/2018 @ 10:00 am-11:00 amLog your miles while enjoying some beautiful scenery and some fellow nature enthusiasts! All skill levels/paces welcome. The course is an out and back, single track, approx. 2 miles long (but you can run it more than once if you choose).