The document provides information about summer preschool programs and day camps offered at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine. The programs include nature exploration sessions for ages 2-5, day camps for ages 4-11 focused on themes like wildlife and wetlands, and volunteer opportunities for ages 14-17. Sessions are one or two weeks long and include outdoor activities like hiking, crafts, and pond exploration to help children discover and learn about nature. Registration information and fees are provided.

1. Summer
Preschool Programs
There’s no better place than the woods, pond, and meadow of Gilsland Farm
for little ones to safely explore the outdoors. Our fun and educational preschool
sessions help children discover nature through adventures, stories, games, crafts,
songs, and free play.
Summer Environmental
Day Camps
Drop off for ages 4-5 Curious Cubs Education Assistants
Summer Squash We’ll spend the afternoon exploring Volunteers ages 14-17 are
Your child will spend two mornings a nature close up, looking under logs, invited to gain leadership skills
week on an adventure exploring one scooping tadpoles from the pond, or while helping staff work with
of the following themes: Under a netting insects in the meadow. preschoolers or campers. Ap-
Looking Glass, Wading for Frogs, and Explore, discover and create this summer at Maine Audubon! At Gilsland Farm plication deadline is April 15.
Butterflies and Birds. Mondays day camps, our days are filled with nature-related activities such as hiking, creative Applications available at maine-
1-2:45 p.m. arts, pond exploration, and games. Enrollment is limited to 20-30 per session to audubon.org.
Tuesday and Thursday June 27-July 18 (no class July 4) ensure each child receives individual attention. Camp meets weekdays from 9 a.m.
9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. $53/member, $79/nonmember to 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
June 28-July 7, July 19-28, August 9-18 July 25-August 15
$140/member, $195/nonmember $70/member, $105/nonmember For ages 6-7 For ages 8-11 For ages 6-11
These camp experiences will foster Field trips, scavenger hunts and group This multi-age camp runs simultane-
Wednesday and Friday your child’s natural curiosity through adventures will help campers inves- ously with Sprouts, so that children
9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Parent and Child Programs cooperative exploration. tigate their connection to the natural of all ages can experience Gilsland
June 29-July 8, July 20-29, August 10-19 Family Fun world. Farm together.
$140/member, $195/nonmember Ages 2-5 with adult Secrets of the Wild (ages 6 and 7)
Join your child in these playful one- June 27-July 1 or August 22-26 Conservation Kids (ages 9-11) Nature Detectives (ages 6-11)
hour sessions as we explore, sing and In these one-week sessions, campers July 5-8 July 11-15
Sprouts create together accompanied by the will roll over logs and explore inside During this one-week session, camp- Investigate tracks, scat, and other
Enroll your younger child in this pro- sights and sounds of summer at the tree cavities to discover the mysteries ers will learn to live lighter on the signs of wildlife around the sanctu-
gram while your 6-11 year old attends sanctuary. Perfect for families with of wildlife living at the sanctuary. earth by exploring how we depend ary during this one-week session.
our Nature Detectives or Wonders of children of mixed ages. No charge for $185/member, $240/nonmember upon the world around us. This $185/member, $240/nonmember
Wildlife camp, sharing lunch, stories children under two. session will include a field trip.
and games before younger children Nature Exploration (ages 6 and 7) $195/member, $250/nonmember Wonders of Wildlife (ages 6-11)
settle down for a quiet rest period. Mondays August 8-19 August 1-5
9:15-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. In this two-week session, campers Water Worlds (ages 8-10) In this one-week session, campers
Tuesday-Friday June 27-July 18 (no class July 4) spend extended time using their sens- July 18-29 will explore the pond, forest, mead-
9:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. $30/member, $45/nonmember es to explore the plants and animals in Gilsland Farm’s wetlands provide an ow and salt marsh using scientific
July 12-15 and August 2-5 July 25-August 15 the forest, meadow, and pond. ideal setting for campers to explore tools to uncover the wonders of
$198/member, $253/nonmember $40/member, $60/nonmember $360/member, $415/nonmembers life in and around these wet and wild wildlife. We offer programs for
areas. This two-week session includes $185/member, $240/nonmember all ages at Gilsland Farm
a trip to Mackworth Island and an- Audubon Center in Falmouth.
other aquatic adventure to investigate With a green-design visitor
the rocky and sandy coast. center, pond, discovery dock,
$380/member, $435/nonmember and 65 acres of wildlife habi-
tat, it is a magnificent setting
for learning about the natural
world and enjoying nature.
Going to camp at Maine Audubon supports the
work of the largest conservation group in Maine. Visit maineaudubon.org, or
contact us at (207) 781-2330.

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Registrations, Payments, and
PAID
February and April Cancellations
To reserve a space in a Summer Day
Camp, Summer Squash, or Sprouts ses-
Vacation Day Camp
sion, we must receive payment in full
with the completed application. Tuition
refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will
be issued on cancellation prior to April
Day Camps
1. After that, refunds will only be issued
if the vacancy can be filled. and Preschool Programs
Why not start camp early this year? Children in grades 1-5 are invited to reg-
ister for our February and April vacation camps. A new theme will be intro-
Refunds for Vacation Day Camp, Curi-
ous Cubs, and Family Fun sessions,
less a $20 processing fee, will only be
at Gilsland Farm
duced each day through cooperative games, creative arts and exploration at the issued if the vacancy can be filled.
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. Programs are held from 9 a.m. to Full refunds are given if Maine Audu-
3 p.m. Campers may sign up for individual days or attend the entire week. bon cancels the program.
Scholarships
Vacation Week April Through the generosity of local
Preschool Programs Monday, April 18 businesses, organizations, and
Spring Alive! individuals, partial scholarships are
available for Summer Day Camp
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Look What I Found! (3-5 yr. olds drop off) Explore the sanctuary with a micro- and Sprouts. For an application,
Falmouth, ME 04105
Join us for an adventure exploring the scopic eye to discover plants and visit www.maineaudubon.org or
forest, meadow, and pond. We’ll enjoy insects awakening to the warm sun. call (207) 781-2330.
winter and spring nature games, stories,
free play, and crafts.
Tuesday, April 19 Day Camps and Preschool
Thursday, Feb. 24, Wednesday April 20 If a Bird Could Talk
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Program Registration Form
$25/member, $38/nonmember
Learn what exciting stories the birds Register by phone (207) 781-2330,
might tell of their long migration in person, or by mail: Day Camps,
back to Maine through an obstacle Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105.
course and other fun activities. If you are registering by mail, please photocopy or use a separate form for each child register-
February ing. You can download this form at www.maineaudubon.org.
Tuesday, February 22 Important note: Your space is reserved when you receive a written confirmation from us.
Wednesday, April 20
Wonders of Winter
Uncover the amazing talents of snow Water Ways Participant’s name _____________________________________________ DOB _________
and ice. Learn how they help animals Explore the sanctuary’s streams and Parent/guardian name(s) _______________________________________________________
survive the coldest part of the year. rivers. What does it take to survive in Address ___________________________________________________________________
these fast-flowing waters? City ___________________________________________ State ________ Zip ___________
Wednesday, February 23
Telephone (primary) _______________________ (secondary) ________________________
Winter Survival Challenge Thursday, April 21
Discover how humans have survived Who’s Stirring in the Mud?
E-mail _____________________________________________________________________
* Please print clearly. We will send your camp receipt and information via e-mail.
Nature learning
New England winters over the years.
Explore maple sugaring and build
Roll up your sleeves to capture and
release the fascinating animals that Please enroll my child in the following program session(s): that’s wicked fun!
shelters to protect us from the cold. School Vacation Day Camp (circle all that apply)
dwell in the mud of the pond and February T W Th F Children and parents agree—Maine Audubon day camps
Thursday, February 24 beneath forest logs. April M T W Th F and preschool programs are awesome! Our professional
Follow that Footprint!
Become nature detectives as we Friday, April 22 Gilsland Farm Audubon Day Camp 1st Choice _____________ 2nd Choice _____________ educators know the very best ways to connect kids with
Summer Preschool Program 1st Choice _____________ 2nd Choice _____________
search for animal tracks and signs, Earth Day Celebration nature. The result? Learning and memories that last a
then create our own tracking stories. Join us as we celebrate with a na- Please send me:
ture project at Gilsland Farm, and a [ ] Environmental Education Assistance application. lifetime.
Friday, February 25 close-up encounter with live salaman- Maine Audubon members receive substantial discounts on our programs, trips, day camps, and
Where Are They Now? ders, turtles, and other cold-blooded at our Nature Stores.
Asleep, awake or down south? Dis- creatures. [ ] We are members of Maine Audubon.
cover the survival strategies of Maine [ ] We want to become members at the following level (please circle):
wildlife, and grab a front row seat as a
Members: $55/day, $250/week Camper tuition $ _______
live golden eagle, red-tailed hawk and Maine Audubon membership (optional) $ _______
Nonmembers: $70/day, $325/week
peregrine falcon visit Maine Audubon! Contribution to financial aid fund for Maine Audubon Camps (optional) $ _______
TOTAL PAYMENT ON MY CREDIT CARD $ _______
Members: $55/day, $200/week
Credit card number: _____________________________________ exp. date: _______
Nonmembers: $70/day, $260/week Call (207) 781-2330 to register today!
Thank you! We will send a confirmation when we process your registration.
Connecting people with nature