Summer Camps 
The museum hosts a wide variety of exciting, hands-on Summer Camp programming. Choose from four different camps spanning ages 4 through 18.
Several scholarships are available to attend summer camps. Download application by clicking here. Four additional scholarships are available to attend the Young Birders Club Camp sponsored by the Tri-County Bird Club. To download the bird camp scholarship application click here.
Summer Camp Schedule
Growing Up WILD Camp
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28 (10am-12pm) Registration Deadlines: June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21
Monthly Cost: $50 Member, $70 Non-Member
Per Day Cost: $15 Member, $20 Non-Member
Ages: 4-6
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, this camp provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills. Daily schedule includes a story, craft, game, snack and an outdoor adventure.
July 7: Bird Beak Buffet Learn about the special functions of bird beaks.
July 14: Oh Deer! Explore the four things all deer need to survive: food, water, shelter and space.
July 21: Who Lives in a Tree? Many animals make their homes in trees. Discover which animals make their homes in trees at the Ward Museum.
July 28: Tracks! Most animals leave clues to help us learn who they are and what they are up to. Compare your tracks to those of local animals.
Young Birders Club Camp
Date: August 9-13 (9am-3pm) Registration Deadline: Monday, August 2
Cost: $125 Member, $150 Non-Member
Daily Rate: $30 Member, $40 Non-Member
Scholarships are available to attend this camp sponsored by the Tri-County Bird Club. To download scholarship application click here.
Ages: 7-13
Campers will explore the life of birds through discovery hikes, migration challenges, adaptation stations, nature journaling, and field guide and binocular 101. Attend a field trip to the Nassawango Creek Nature Preserve to observe live bird banding. Students receive binoculars and field guides to keep and earn a badge and certificate upon completion.
Wood Carving Camp
Dates: Session 1- July 22 & 23 (9am-4pm)
Session 2- July 29 & 30 (9am-4pm) Registration Deadline for Session 1: Thursday, July 15 Registration Deadline for Session 2: Thursday, July 22
Cost: $70 Members, $90 Non-Members
Ages: 12-18
Carve and paint a hunting decoy with Bill Veasey. All aspects of the hunting decoy will be discussed throughout this two day camp. Many carving and painting techniques will be demonstrated. Students can choose from a variety of species to carve and paint. Students will be encouraged to enter their competition grade finished birds in the 2010 Chesapeake Challenge youth division. Boy Scouts participating in camp can apply experience towards the Wood Carving Merit Badge.
Nature Photography Camp
Date: August 2-6 (9am-5pm)
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 26
Cost: $125 Member, $150 Non-Member
Ages: 14-18
Students learn photography techniques from expert Bill Wallen. Learn techniques for capturing natural wonders using digital photography and editing software. Cameras, a variety of lenses and other equipment provided by Nikon, Inc. Each participant will leave with two 8x10 prints and a collection of digital photos.
The enrollment period will remain open until each camp fills, or until one week prior to the start of the camp session. Full refunds will be made until one week prior to the start of camp session. No refunds will be made after that time.
Upon receipt of your camper’s registration, you will be sent a welcome letter and packet of information on preparing your camper along with necessary forms.
REGISTER CAMPERS BY PHONE OR EMAIL:
410-742-4988 Ext. 110
WardEducation@salisbury.edu