Summer Conservation

and Marine Programs

For fun and science-minded

campers ages 6-11

Joppa Flats Education Center

P.O. Box 1558

1 Plum Island Turnpike

Newburyport, MA 01950

Camp Supervisor Lisa Hutchings

978-462-9998

http://www.massaudubon.org/scamp

What is SCAMP?

SCAMP is the fun way to say “Summer Conservation and Marine Programs”

— the summer camp at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in

Newburyport, Massachusetts.

At Joppa Flats Education Center, our building and backyard overlook the

salt marsh and estuary at the mouth of the Merrimack River. We are less

than 15 minutes away from a wide range of habitats, including beaches,

fields, tide pools, mudflats, and the ocean. We run SCAMP in our sunny

backyard, where we catch the summer breeze off the river, and in our

building with its air-conditioned children’s activities room.

SCAMP Leaders and Leaders-in-Training (LITs) are trained in health and

safety precautions, first aid, and camp policies. Parents of SCAMP

participants can be sure their children are not only safe, but learning while

having fun. A small child to leader ratio guarantees that children meet

positive role models who are knowledgeable, creative, enthusiastic, and

love the outdoors.

SCAMP is licensed by the Newburyport Board of Health and complies with

the regulations of the Department of Public Health for the commonwealth

of Massachusetts.

Who’s in charge at SCAMP?

Lisa Hutchings Elyssa Davis

SCAMP Director SCAMP Program Coordinator

Lisa Hutchings has 21 years of experience in children’s environmental

education and has been leading children’s programs at Joppa Flats since

2005. In 2010, Elyssa Davis was one of the leaders in Joppa Flats’ first

summer program. Since then, Lisa and Elyssa have collaborated to

expand Joppa Flats educational offerings to include an increased

number of school visits and more extensive homeschool and family

programs. With backgrounds in marine and conservation biology, they

are excited to welcome you and your children to a special place where

the outdoors is the main event.

SCAMP Leaders (college age and beyond) and LITs (ages 14-17) are

specially selected for their background in science and for their skill and

experience working with children. Their shared interests and energies

create a welcoming team atmosphere that encourages enthusiastic

participation.

Come learn more about your favorite animals and

coastal habitats at SCAMP!

EXPLORERS

Ages 6-8, entering grades 1 to 3

9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Is your child always bringing home bugs and frogs? Has your

living room ever been transformed into the deep sea? SCAMP

Explorers is the perfect place for younger scientists with an

interest and curiosity about the world around them. Your child

will learn why local coastal habitats and backyard critters are

important as we study them via hands-on-science, live

animals, fun games, and arts and crafts.

INVESTIGATORS

Ages 9-11, entering grades 4 to 6

9:30 am to 3:30 pm

If your older child loves marine biology or backyard

exploration, then SCAMP will take him or her to new levels of

information and discovery. As Investigators, children will learn

about the importance of our natural habitats and conservation

efforts. Using group activities and real science experiments,

they’ll discover the relationships of native and invasive species

and explore and play out the roles of several environmental

science careers.

What are we going to learn about at SCAMP?

Session 1: July 5 — 8

Things with Wings—Birds and Butterflies

Field Trip: York’s Wild Kingdom, York Beach, ME

Topics may include:

Backyard birds, flight, migration, shorebirds, feeding adaptations,

raptors, endangered species, seabirds, butterflies, butterfly life

cycles, raising caterpillars, and butterfly gardens

Session 2: July 19 — 22

Oceanographers Ahoy—Ocean Zones

Field Trip: Whale Watch onboard the Prince of Whales,

Newburyport

Topics may include:

Deep sea animals, coral reefs, sea turtles, sharks, whales, fish,

oceanography, ocean careers, ocean protection, tides, overfishing,

biological adaptations, aquaculture, human uses of the ocean

Session 3: August 2 — 5

Seashore Science—Intertidal Studies

Field Trip: Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH

Topics may include:

Sandy beaches, rocky shores, tide pool animals, beach zones, tides,

biological defense mechanisms, adaptations, aquatic invasive

species, erosion, geology, glacial history, human use over time

Session 4: August 16 — 19

Marshes & Mudflats—Salt Marsh Ecology

Field Trip: Marsh & Estuary Ecotour onboard the Yankee Clipper,

Newburyport

Topics may include:

Salt marsh birds, plankton, horseshoe crabs, invasive plant

and animal species, estuaries, fish, human impact, pollution

and water sampling

Just the SCAMP Facts

SCAMP registration deadlines are as follows

Session 1 — June 7

Session 2 — June 21

Session 3 — July 5

Session 4 — July 19

Mass Audubon Membership: Join as a family before June 30th for the spring special price

of $29! Your membership in Mass Audubon helps us meet our mission to protect the nature

of Massachusetts and connect children with nature. To receive the member rate, your

membership of family-level or higher must be current through your last SCAMP session.

Explorers: ages 6 to 8, entering grades 1 to 3

Attend from 9:30 am–1:30 pm except for the full-day Field Trip

Investigators: ages 9 to 11, entering grades 4 to 6

Attend from 9:30 am–3:30 pm except for the full-day Field Trip

Session 1: Tuesday through Friday, July 5 — 8

Things with Wings—Birds and Butterflies

Field Trip: York’s Wild Kingdom, York Beach, ME

Thursday, July 7 / 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Explorers Fee: $163 member, $223 nonmember

Investigator Fee: $233 member, $293 nonmember

Session 2: Tuesday through Friday, July 19 — 22

Oceanographers Ahoy—Ocean Zones

Field Trip: Whale Watch onboard the Prince of Whales, Newburyport

Wednesday, July 20 / 9:00 am–3:30 pm (Please note the earlier time!)

Explorers Fee: $180 member, $240 nonmember

Investigators Fee: $250 member, $310 nonmember

Session 3: Tuesday through Friday, August 2 — 5

Seashore Science—Intertidal Studies

Field Trip: Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH

Friday, August 5 / 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Explorers Fee: $155 member, $215 nonmember

Investigators Fee: $225 member, $285 nonmember

Session 4: August 16 — 19

Marshes & Mudflats—Salt Marsh Ecology

Field Trip: Marsh & Estuary Ecotour onboard the Yankee Clipper, Newburyport

Tuesday, August 16 / 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Explorers Fee: $170 member, $230 nonmember

Investigators Fee: $240 member, $300 nonmember

There is a 10% discount for additional siblings attending same sessions. Prices vary

by session based on field trip costs.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made within 30 days of your child’s

session start date cannot be refunded or credited unless we can fill your space. All

cancellations are subject to a $25 fee. Refunds are not made for participant dismissal,

failure to attend, absence, or sick days.

What is Mass Audubon?

Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for

people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000

members, Mass Audubon cares for 34,000 acres of conservation

land, provides educational programs for 225,000 children and

adults annually, and advocates for sound environmental

policies at local, state, and federal levels.

Mass Audubon's mission and actions have expanded since its

beginning in 1896 when its founders set out to stop the

slaughter of birds for use on women's fashions.

Today Mass Audubon is the largest conservation organization

in New England. Its statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries,

in 90 Massachusetts communities, welcomes visitors of all ages

and serves as the base for its work.

To support these important efforts,

call 800-AUDUBON (283-8266) or visit www.massaudubon.org.

Joppa Flats Education Center

1 Plum Island Turnpike, P.O. Box 1558, Newburyport, MA 01950

978-462-9998

joppaflats@massaudubon.org

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