Summer Camps 2025
This year, Hirundo is hosting four weeks of fun on the refuge.
We welcome you to sign up for 2, 3, or 5 days of fun!
All camps run 9:00am - 4:00pm
Price:
Tuesday & Thursday: $100
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: $150
Monday - Friday: $250
Recommended Age Range: 8 - 13
For safety reasons no children under 8 years of age will be admitted to camp.
Please Note: Camp Registration fees are non-refundable.
BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL
July 14-18
Get ready to become an outdoor adventurer! This week, campers will build their nature skills and safety knowledge, equipping them to lead their own adventures in the wild. From learning to navigate with maps and compasses to mastering fire-starting, shelter-building, and identifying plants and animals, each day is packed with hands-on activities. By the end of the week, campers will have the confidence and skills to blaze their own trail in the great outdoors!
UNEARTH HIDDEN HIRUNDO SECRETS
July 28-31
There’s an entire world beneath our feet—are you ready to explore it? This week, campers will develop their observation skills and discover the tiny, hidden worlds of insects, decomposers, mushrooms, soils, and aquatic life. We’ll dig into the forest floor, turn over rocks, and investigate the river and pond to uncover nature’s secrets. From creepy-crawlies to fungi and everything in between, this week is all about noticing the small things that make a big impact on our ecosystems!
SPLASH INTO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
August 11 - 15
Dive into Maine’s watery wonders! This week focuses on the ponds, streams, and rivers that shape our environment. Campers will explore these habitats through paddling adventures and hands-on water science, learning how water moves, what makes it healthy, and how to protect it. We’ll test water temperature, pH, clarity, and depth while exploring the connections between migratory fish, dams, and clean water. Through science, adventure, and action, campers will discover how they can make a difference for water and wildlife!
DISCOVER YOUR INNER NATURALIST
August 25 -29
What does it mean to be a naturalist? This week, campers will dive into the living world around them, learning to identify local plants, animals, and their tracks. From exploring conservation projects to participating in community science, this week is all about connecting with nature and making an impact. Campers will use tools like ID guides, nature apps, and binoculars to deepen their understanding of the natural world, building a lifelong relationship with nature and the skills to care for it.
