Welcome friends to an adventure in the wild. 
We are excited to continue in our third year as a full spectrum nature and wildlife day camp. We combine our experience and skills with a focus on exploring our natural environment. Our goal is to provide exploration through genuine experience where our children can expand their understanding, respect and intimately connect with all living things. At the same time they will be learning basic skills, which increase not only their self-confidence but also their ability to interact with this web of life with love and compassion.
Projects and activities selected but not limited to:
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Swimming
Pond, Stream & River study
Animal communication
Creating a backyard sanctuary
Canoe trip
Tinctures & salves
Hudson Valley habitat study
Bird watching/language
Attracting backyard birds
Wildlife behavior
Identify wild edibles & medicinal plants
What to bring:
Weather appropriate clothing Healthy lunch plus a snack
Boots, a hat (optional) Water bottle
Swimsuit and towel Small drawing journal
Change of clothes Colored pencils
Sunscreen and bug repellant
And, if you have them, binoculars
Locations:
Ellen’s house,
Saugerties The Mill Stream
Falconry Show, Round Top
Hudson River Park
Esopus Creek, Canoeing
Ashokan Reservoir
Ulster Landing Park
Forsyth Nature Center
Cody Creek Farm
……..Open to Suggestions
Drop off and Pick-up:
Each day’s location will begin at Ellen’s house (Turkey Point) Saugerties subject to change. We will on occasion, have an opportunity to explore a new region or take a field trip. We may in advance, coordinate a drop off spot to make it more convenient for parents with a carpool. However, please check Ellen’s machine, 845.336.6193, in the mornings by 8 am for any changes or updates. Cell Phone 845.901.0633
Pick up may be at the location of the day. It is important that each family or carpool make a concerted effort to be at the drop off point on time, the opening circle will set the tone and provide direction for the day. Likewise, it is important that the end of the day transition also goes smoothly. Parents can support this process by being ready to receive their children (and other members of their carpool).
We are always happy to talk with you about the program and your children. Please feel free to speak with us about any concerns, problems or questions that arise.
Parent helpers may be needed for transportation on occasion, so we will ask for volunteers in advance.
Attendance:
It is important that each child attend each session that they have signed up for. The material we are presenting is both experiential and cumulative. Every member is an integral part of the group. Children will often be working in specific groupings, so any absence affects not only the individual, but also the children with whom they are associated. We of course realize that sometimes absences are unavoidable, particularly in the case of illness. In this event, please do your best to give us as much advance notice as possible. This will help us in reworking groups and shifting activities for the day.
REGISTER NOW!
print out our REGISTRATION FORMS (pdf format)
and mail in with your payment to:
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center, Inc.
75 Turkey Point Saugerties, NY 12477
info@ravensbeard.org
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Ravensbeard Summer Camp 2008 
