Does your child love the great outdoors? Check out Pemberton Park Nature Camp! Pemberton's 260 acres of forests, meadows and wetlands create an ideal place for campers to discover the natural world through weekly field trips, hands-on lessons, hikes, games, crafts, fishing and other fun activities.
Kick off the summer by learning about the reptiles and amphibians who call Pemberton Park home. Help our rangers capture frogs, toads and salamanders while learning how to identify our scaly reptile friends, including different species of snakes, turtles and skinks.
Dates: June 17-21, 2019
It’s a week of herbaceous investigation. Discover how the plants, mosses and ferns around us become a source of water, shelter and food. We’ll visit the Pemberton garden to do some soil tending and learn the importance of healthy soil for a bountiful garden yield.
Dates: June 24-28, 2019
There’s nothing quite like a relaxing camping trip with the family. Your little camper will be able to lead your next weekend trip after learning how to choose a campsite, set up a tent and start a fire. We’ll also practice basic first aid, knot tying and water collection techniques.
Dates: July 1-5, 2019 (no camp July 4)
Clean freaks be warned: This week is all about ooey-gooey nature and science. From the wetlands to the kitchen, we’ll learn all about what lives in the mud while crafting crazy chemistry concoctions. Come ready to get messy.
Dates: July 8-12, 2019
Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and exploring the water are all included in this wet and wild week of camp. Campers will learn the essentials of water safety and how to properly operate different watercrafts.
Dates: July 15-19, 2019
Explore the trails of Pemberton Park as you sharpen your wilderness skills by following tracks, searching for signs of wildlife and looking out for different forms of animal communication. You’ll also learn the important elements of Leave No Trace.
Dates: July 22-26, 2019
The largemouth bass will be the star this week. We’ll spend time learning the basics of fishing and marine life in preparation for some hands-on bass fishing at Pemberton Pond and the Wicomico River. We’ll also visit an active marina and learn the tricks of the trade from professional fishermen.
Dates: July 29-Aug. 2, 2019
Did you know falcons can fly 240 mph, fish breathe underwater and bats can hunt in the dark? Get ready for a week of fun learning about the amazing superpowers of animals. We’ll even get a chance to view a hero in action as we observe the Pemberton flying squirrels. Superhero or animal costumes are recommended.
Dates: Aug. 5-9, 2019
Take a journey into the lives of early explorers to discover how they survived the everyday challenges of the natural world. We’ll learn about preparing shelters, primitive fire making, orienteering, making tools, scavenging for food and more.
Dates: Aug. 12-16, 2019
From mud exploration and kayaking to fire making and ice cream parties, come celebrate as we experience all our favorite games and activities from throughout the summer. It’s the best of the best. Get excited for the Campers Versus Rangers end-of-summer challenge.
Dates: Aug. 19-23, 2019
Tours of Pemberton Hall are available by appointment.
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Pemberton Hall was built in 1741 by Isaac and Anne Handy.
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Learn about all the different nature trails here at Pemberton Historical Park.
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