Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) announces the 2024 Summer Youth Program Season – providing fun, hands-on experiences in natural science and environmental education through field investigations, crafts and games. The day camp program is named in honor and remembrance of longtime DOAS member Dr. John G. New, and is part of the Audubon chapter’s effort to increase the use of the DOAS Sanctuary at Franklin Mountain for education activities for children and families.
Session 1 (for children entering grades 3 and 4 in the fall) and Session 2 (for children entering grades 5 and 6) will take place at the DOAS Sanctuary and Session 3 (for children entering grades 1 and 2) will be held in collaboration with the Oneonta World of Learning at Fortin Park in Oneonta.
Campers in each four-day program explore a variety of habitats and learn about creatures that live there through fun explorations, games, hands-on activities and crafts. There is limited space in these sessions and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. DOAS will keep a waiting list in case any students get closed out of the opportunity due to space limitations.
Full and partial scholarships to offset the per-child registration fee are distributed each year on an as-needed basis. Donations towards this dedicated fund are accepted throughout the year and are greatly appreciated. To donate towards our Camp Scholarship Fund, visit doas.us/donate
The 2024 DOAS Day Camp Programs are scheduled as follows and are now available for enrollment:
Session 1: July 8, 9, 10, 11 – 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at DOAS Sanctuary on Franklin Mountain, Oneonta (for children entering grades 3 and 4) $185
Session 2: July 22, 23, 24, 25 – 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at DOAS Sanctuary on Franklin Mountain, Oneonta (for children entering grades 5 and 6) $185
Session 3: Aug. 5, 6, 7, 8 – 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Oneonta World of Learning, Fortin Park (for children entering grades 1 and 2) $165
Register at doas.us
