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Critter Camp

Summer Camp 2026

Critter Camp

Ages 6 -12 Full-Day (8:00 AM - 4: 00 PM) Location - North Chevy Chase Elementary School View Camp Dates Register Now

Critter Camp is a hands-on nature experience where kids learn by doing through real animals, guided exploration, and joyful discovery.

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Animal Encounters
Indoor + Outdoor Play
Trained Educators
Creativity & Confidence

What parents love

Small group sizes
Guided animal interactions
Screen-free learning
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Gentle promise: Kids are never forced to touch animals. Comfort always comes first.

Camp Options and Dates

Summer Sessions · July – August

Limited spots for safety & individual attention

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Week Dates Time Format Location
Week 1 - Habitats Learn More → July 6 – July 10 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Full-Day North Chevy Chase Elementary School
Week 2 - Evolution Learn More → July 13 – July 17 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Full-Day North Chevy Chase Elementary School
Week 3 - Invasives/ + Natives Learn More → July 20 – July 24 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Full-Day North Chevy Chase Elementary School
Week 4 - Ecosystem Services Learn More → July 27 – July 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Full-Day North Chevy Chase Elementary School
Week 5 - Life Cycles Learn More → August 3 – August 7 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Full-Day North Chevy Chase Elementary School
Week 6 - Succession Learn More → August 10 – August 14 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Full-Day North Chevy Chase Elementary School

A glimpse of camp life

Pricing

  • Full-Day: $400 / week

What’s Included

  • Animal sessions
  • Supervised activities
  • Materials & supplies
  • Unlimited learning & fun

Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Water bottle
  • Transportation

Safety & Supervision

  • Certified and Trained Educators
  • Sanitization protocols
  • Animal handling rules
Trust anchor: Guided interactions only. Kids are never left unsupervised.

A Day at Critter Camp

Lesson and Information
Animal Handling
Explore & Experiment
Jr. Entomolgist
Build/Nature Walk
Create and Play
Reflect and Wind Down

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Spots are limited to keep the experience personal.

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