Join the Adventure this Summer!
THE AUDUBON ADVENTURE CAMP EXPERIENCE:
Audubon has a long history of providing life-changing experiences in natural settings with over 30 summer camp programs in the U.S. Register your child to part of this amazing network of camps around the country right here at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center this summer! Join us this summer as we explore the grounds of the Grange Insurance Audubon Center and the different habitats of the Scioto-Audubon Metro Park. Using books, games, crafts, water play and wildlife we will awaken youth to the beauty of the natural world and inspire campers to make connections between their actions and their environment.
AUDUBON ADVENTURE CAMP 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024
Camp numbers for 2024 are as follows:
12 campers per session for Pre-K camp,
15 campers per session for K-1 camps and
30 campers for each of the two full week sessions offered this year for 2nd-4th and 4th-6th.
June 2024 Camp Offerings:
June 3-7 (M-F) Pre-K camp (ages 4-5) 9:00am-11:30 am Theme: Nature Explorers/Water Wonders-Campers will explore the park’s four different habitats and learn about what plants and animals need to survive. Discover the world of pollinators by investigating birds, bugs, and other creepy crawlies. Read nature themed books, play games, sing songs, and discover the wonder of water! Campers will learn about the water cycle, explore the park’s aquatic habitats, search for creatures in the wetlands, play water games, and splash in sprinklers. Camp will also include nature themed stories, crafts, and outdoor hikes. ($225)
June 24-28 (M-F) K-1 camp (ages 5-7) 9:00am-12:00pm Theme: Acquatic Adventures/Audubon Artists- Beat the heat this summer and discover aquatic adventures! Campers will learn about the water cycle and explore the diversity of animals that live in the aquatic habitats around the park. Play water games, splash in sprinklers, net for macroinvertebrates in the wetlands, and see what creatures live in the river. Campers will also experience the beauty of nature and discover their inner artist! Campers will explore art mediums every day including painting, drawing, clay, collage, and more. The week will end with a camper art exhibition to showcase masterpieces with family. Camp will also include various nature themed games, stories, outdoor hikes, and nature exploration. ($225)
July 2024 Camp Offerings: The July 8-11 camp will combine ages 7-9 and 9-12
July 8-11 2nd-4th (ages 7-9) (M-Th/9:00am-3:00pm and F/9:00am-12:30pm) Theme: Audubon Artists & Nature Adventures-Develop your artistic skills while deepening your connection with nature! Campers will explore a different art medium every day including painting, drawing, clay, collage, and more. The week will end with a camper art exhibition to showcase masterpieces with family. Camp will also include various nature themed games, stories, outdoor hikes, and nature exploration. ($325)
JUST ADDED: Campers will join Scioto Audubon Metro Park Rangers for a Rock Wall Climbing experience on July 11, 12p-2p!
July 8-11 4th-6th (ages 9-12) (M-Th/9:00am-3:00pm and F/9:00am-12:30pm) Theme: Nature Adventurers-Uncover your inner adventurer! Campers will develop a connection with nature by exploring the park’s four different habitats and learning about the unique qualities of each one. Make your own nature journal to record your observations. Activities will include bird watching, fishing, wetland netting for macroinvertebrates, shelter building, field drawing and more! ($350)
JUST ADDED: Campers will join Scioto Audubon Metro Park Rangers for a Rock Wall Climbing experience on July 25, 12p-2p!
LOOKING FOR A ONE-DAY MINI ADVENTURE?
Check out our single day adventues for families and youth ages 8+ offered on multiple dates throughout the summer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CLICK HERE.
IBA (Important Bird Area) Kayak Tour-Discover the IBA along the Scioto River from a different point of view. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants under 18, must be accompanied by an adult.
Avian Adventures -Learn all about birds and their adaptations at this one-day immersive camp!
GRANGE INSURANCE AUDUBON CENTER MEMBERS
RECIEVE A DISCOUNT ON ALL CAMPS.
PLEASE EMAIL giaccamp24@gmail.com to receive a discount code.
You will receive the code if your membership is still active.
Have more questions about our camp or camp offerings this summer? Please email Anne Scott at anne.scott@audubon.org
LIMITED CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCHES. APPLICATION FORM CAN BE FOUND BELOW IN DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES.
How you can help, right now
Volunteer
Whether you have a little time once in a while or are looking for something more regular, we've got an opportunity for you! We couldn't carry our mission forward without great volunteers!
Membership
When you join us, you become a member of the National Audubon Society, Columbus Audubon (CA), and the Grange Insurance Audubon Center (GIAC)! Memberships start as low as $30!
Donate
Gifts to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center help support the work of educating children and adults, connecting people with nature and maintaining our conservation facility.