Summer 2009 Programs

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• Camp Pollywog
  
  A great summer adventure for 4 year olds – rising 1st graders from June 8-August 14. Led by Conservancy staff and interns, activities range from catching bugs to reading books, holding snakes, arts and crafts and lots more! This is a great introduction into the world of “wild things” in a safe and fun atmosphere. Note: no camp on July 3rd. Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center. Reservations Required.
  
  Hours: 9:00AM – Noon, Mondays – Fridays. You may enroll your child by the day or enroll for a full week. Camp t-shirts are available for purchase – a great way to remember your summer adventure!
  Cost: $35 per child per day Conservancy Life, Patron and Sponsor Members $50 per child per day for Conservancy Partner & Friend Members and Non-Members
  
  
• Conservancy Camp
  
  To prepare our children for service as stewards of our fragile environment, the Conservancy offers a day camp program for rising 2nd-6th graders from June 8-August 21. Conducted by the Conservancy’s Education Staff and assisted by Conservancy interns, this popular camp combines outdoor activities such as kayaking, nature hikes, crabbing and shell collecting with a fun “hands on” curriculum! Your children will enjoy learning about such things as sea turtles, marsh critters, plant and animal identification & habitats, and other environmental topics. Activities change daily, and take place “in the wild” whenever possible. Note: no camp on July 3. Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center unless otherwise noted. Reservations Required.
  
  Hours: 9:00AM – Noon, Mondays – Fridays. You may enroll your child by the day or enroll for a full week. Camp t-shirts are available for purchase – a great way to remember your summer adventure.
  COST: $35 per day per child for Conservancy Life, Patron and Sponsor Members
  $50 per day per child for Conservancy Partner & Friend Members and Non-Members
  
  
• Summer Eco-Adventure Series (NEW!)
  
  The Conservancy is excited to offer a NEW Summer Eco-Adventure Series for the outdoor-minded youth of the island. Offered for 8 weeks during the summer, your kids will have the chance to participate in a 4-day series aimed at learning about a specific topic on a more in-depth scale. Instructor to student ratio will be 1:5 at the most to allow for as much individual attention as possible. Weekly topics include Fishing, Advanced Kayaking, Outdoor Skills and Wildlife Tracking and Nature Crafts. The Eco-Adventure Series will be run by Education staff Maureen Dewire and Jeff Harms with assistance by Conservancy interns. See specific topics for times and meeting locations.
  
  

  • Fishing 101
    
    Come learn the angling basics before heading out to fish different locations around BHI. During this four session fishing adventure we will teach skills such as casting, knot-tying, and cast-netting while introducing young anglers to different types of equipment and bait. We will also focus on fish biology and conservation to promote stewardship and good fishing practices. After mastering these basic skills, we will enjoy fishing sessions at different locations around the island. FISH ON!!! Ages: rising 5th graders- high school.
    
    Hours: 1:00-3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday.
    Weeks offered: July 13 and August 10. Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center unless otherwise noted. Reservations Required.
    Cost for 4-day course:
    $160 per person for Conservancy Life, Patron and Sponsor Members
    $200 per person for Conservancy Partner & Friend Members and Non-Members
    
    
• Advanced Kayaking
  
  Come join us on a four session kayaking adventure on BHI. We will begin the week with instruction on technique, safety, and proper use of equipment. We will also have an in-water session on proper paddling and demonstrate what to do if you roll your boat. The later sessions will be paddling excursions at several locations on BHI where you will learn about the importance of the salt marsh ecosystem while improving your paddling skills. So come paddle with us and enjoy the beauty of BHI’s waters.
  
  Ages: rising 6th graders- high school.
  Hours: 1:00-3:00 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) 1:00-4:00 PM (Wednesday).
  Weeks offered: June 29 and July 27. Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center unless otherwise noted.
  Reservations Required.
  Cost for 4-day course:
  $160 per person for Conservancy Life, Patron and Sponsor Members
  $200 per person for Conservancy Partner & Friend Members and Non-Members 
              
• Outdoor Skills and Wildlife Tracking
  
  Have you ever wanted to learn outdoor skills such as orienteering and geocaching? Then come join the BHI Conservancy for a four day wilderness skills course. We will have sessions teaching compass skills, GPS use, geocaching, and animal tracks and sign identification. You will also learn about the plants on BHI and how they were used as natural remedies and food. We will end with a scavenger hunt where you can put all of your new skills to the test. So come join us and immerse yourself in the wild side of BHI.
  
  Ages: rising 5th graders- high school.
  Hours: 1:00-3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday.
  Weeks offered: June 22 and July 20. Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center unless otherwise noted.
  Reservations Required.
  Cost for 4-day course:
  $160 per person for Conservancy Life, Patron and Sponsor Members
  $200 per person for Conservancy Partner & Friend Members and Non-Members 
              
  
• Nature Crafts
  
  Come join us for four days of craft-making in our nature crafts adventure camp. We will have sessions teaching art skills such as the Japanese art of gyotaku fish-printing and lead you on various nature hikes to collect materials such as shells for shell art and leaves for leaf rubbings. This will be a great way to learn more about the environment and creatures of BHI while creating artwork and lasting memories. So come use your creative side and learn new crafting skills while exploring the natural beauty of Bald Head Island.
  
  Ages: rising 3rd graders- high school.
  Hours: 1:00-3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday.
  Weeks offered: July 6 and August 3. Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center unless otherwise noted.
  Reservations Required. 
  Cost for 4-day course:
  $160 per person for Conservancy Life, Patron and Sponsor Members
  $200 per person for Conservancy Partner & Friend Members and Non-Members
  
  

Family Adventure Programs

The following programs will be offered starting the week of June 1 through the week of September 7:

Turtle Walks

Many who have observed 300 lb. loggerheads coming ashore to nest, or the miracle of tiny hatchlings emerging from their nest, tell us that these are among the most extraordinary events you can experience in the wild. During the summer season, beginning Monday, June 1 through Thursday, August 13, Conservancy members may join the Sea Turtle Biologist and Conservancy Interns for a Turtle Walk nightly at 9:00PM in the classroom to learn more about this extraordinary process. After a 45-minute presentation, you are led to the beach to await word from our beach patrol for directions to any nesting or hatching sites. Starting Sunday, August 16th, Turtle Walks will be offered on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8PM-11PM. During this time, Turtle Walks will focus on potential hatching events, as females are no longer laying nests that late in the season.

To protect this significant resource, Turtle Walks are restricted to 25 participating members each night. These limited spaces fill very quickly, so call early for reservations. Reservations Required.