Delaware Nature Society

Grade Completed 4-6: Aqua Lab ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-03 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Get wet and wild exploring freshwater ecosystems and experiment with water! Tube down the Brandywine River, sample stream water, and compare fish. Make a jar aquarium to take care of for the week. | $465.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed 2-3: Trail Quest ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Set out on an epic journey through the wilds of Ashland—where every trail holds a mystery, and every quest brings new challenges to conquer. Adventurers will learn the ways of the wild. | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Grade Completed 7-9: Bioblitz ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Become a naturalist at Ashland Nature Center and beyond! Search for as many wildlife species as quickly as you can on this bioblitz challenge. Search for various wildlife, learn how to identify them, and submit your own data! | $435.00 (grades 7-9)†

Grade Completed K-1: Ashland Safari ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Find turtles, snakes, fish, frogs, birds, and insects in their natural environment. Look under logs, in trees, streams, and meadows. Go on a scavenger hunt to find hidden treasures! Make safari crafts and hear tales of adventure. | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Grade Completed K-1: Little Farmer, Aug 3 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
2026-08-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE, 19807, United States
Spend time with our farmers and explore the vegetable and flower fields, pastures, and barns. Meet our animals, help with light farm chores, and create fun enrichment activities to keep our animals happy and engaged! | $390.00 (grades K-1)

Grade Completed K-9: After Camp, Aug 3 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)

Grade Completed K-9: Before Camp, Aug 10 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 07:30 - 08:30 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

Grade Completed 2-3: Butterfly House Helpers ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Explore the meadows of Ashland in search of butterflies and moths. Learn to create habitats and care for the butterflies and caterpillars you catch. Can you find all the butterfly species of Ashland? | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Grade Completed 2-3: Art on the Farm, Aug 10 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE, 19807, United States
Transform inspiration into masterpieces! Create 2D and 3D art while exploring the farm and preserve. Don’t miss our Friday art show to admire the beautiful creations. | $420.00 (grades 2-3)

Grade Completed 4-6: Camp Perseid ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
It’s Greek Week! Study Astronomy and the myths that are found in the summer skies. Prepare for our Pentathlon with running, archery, javelins, and chariot racing! | $470.00 (grades 4-6)

Grade Completed 4-6: Farmer's Apprentice ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE, 19807, United States
Dive into hands-on farming, nature exploration, and sustainable agriculture education. Learn from skilled farmers, care for animals, cultivate the land, and understand nature’s role in farming. | $820.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed 4-6: Kayak Club, Aug 10 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Experience the thrill of controlling your own boat during this water adventure. Sneak up on wildlife and hone your paddling skills as you explore local waterways. All experience levels welcome. Must know how to swim. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed 4-6: Young Entomologists ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Catch insects and study their behaviors from various ecosystems, meet with professional entomologists, and create your own collection of real specimens. Visit local insect hotspots and keep an insect field journal. | $480.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed 7-9: Earth and Sky ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Join us for a week exploring earth and space through geology, paleontology, meteorology, and astronomy! Spend two nights at Ashland to explore a world that comes alive after dark. | $575.00 (grades 7-9)†

Grade Completed K-1: Enchanted Farm, Aug 10 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE, 19807, United States
Dewdrops sparkle, animals graze, and fluffy clouds drift around the Fairy Tree in the Fir Grove. Welcome to a magical week at Coverdale! Explore where farm and nature meet—let your imagination soar! | $390.00 (grades K-1)

Grade Completed K-1: Secrets of the Stream ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Discover the watery secrets of Ashland! Who’s hiding under a rock in the stream? Who’s living in the depths of the pond? Search the waterways of Ashland for snails, salamanders, fish, and more | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Grade Completed K-9: After Camp, Aug 10 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Grade Completed K-9: Before Camp, Aug 17 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 07:30 - 08:30 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Grade Completed 2-3: Flight Fancy ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Birds and bats, beetles and butterflies take flight with the wonderful world of airborne animals. Discover the secrets of flight and feathers. Search fields and forests for birds and insects. | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Grade Completed 2-3: Outdoor Explorers, Aug 17 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
2026-08-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE, 19807, United States
Spend the week outside exploring the farm and the nature preserve. Visit the stream with dip nets, roam the meadows, and enjoy the simple joys of being outdoors while discovering the world around you. | $390.00 (grades 2-3)

Grade Completed 4-6: Excellent Adventures, Aug 17 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Go fishing, paddling, geocaching, and test your skill and stamina as we climb at the DE Rock Gym. Hike into the woods, play outdoor games, and experience a new adventure each day! | $495.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed 4-6: Young Botanists ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Become a Botanist! Discover the world of plants from native edible plants to houseplants. Explore a local garden center, become a master of propagation, and experience life on the farm through gardening. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed 7-9: Outdoor Leadership Skills ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Do you love nature, animals, and children? Learn creative ways to interact with all ages of campers. Lead games, crafts, story-telling, and showing animals. Practice becoming a camp counselor at Ashland! | $435.00 (grades 7-9)†

Grade Completed K-1: Bugs and Butterflies ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Explore meadows, forests, marshes, ponds, and streams to catch bugs of all kinds. Become a master of butterfly catching and enjoy a week of all things fluttering. | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Grade Completed K-9: After Camp, Aug 17 ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Grade Completed 2-3: Biolympics ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Can you lead a worm through a maze? Put yourself to the test while you compete in games and challenges all week long. Join our team and get ready for fun in nature at Ashland! | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Grade Completed 4-6: Sporting in Nature ~ Ashland Nature Center
2026-08-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Ashland Nature Center, 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Combine your love of sports with your love of nature! Spend the week sampling a different outdoor sport each day discovering wildlife and nature as we go. Fish, paddle, go geocaching, and play frisbee golf! | $465.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grade Completed K-1: Little Artist, Aug 24 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
2026-08-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE, 19807, United States
Get inspired by nature. This fun-filled art camp invites curious kids to explore creativity through nature-inspired crafts, projects, and hands-on activities. Let your imagination grow as we create, play, and discover! | $390.00 (grades K-1)
