Chewonki announces open enrollment for its upcoming April Vacation Camp with activities throughout the week in two groups tailored for students in grades 1-4 and 5-8. Activities include coastal exploration, farm and animals and outdoor awareness and skills. Programs are offered on Chewonki's 400-acre campus in Wiscasset throughout the April vacation week, April 21-25, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Older students can participate in an overnight experience on Thursday night.

Events and activities are designed to be fun and educational and as with all Chewonki programs to inspire transformative growth and teach appreciation and stewardship of the natural world. Programs are led by Chewonki's experienced naturalists and teachers. Enrollment is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call for early drop-off/pickup options.

Following are options for the week:

Chickadees/Grades 1-4: Monday: Exploring the Farm; Tuesday: All About Animals; Wednesday: Trip to Reid State Park, Fins & Flippers Lesson; Thursday: All About Bugs & Bugmobile Presentation; and Friday: Arts and Crafts with Nature

Falcons/Grades 5-8: Monday: Outdoor Survival Skills; Tuesday: Dynamic Ropes Course & Solar Day; Wednesday: Trip to Reid State Park, Fins & Flippers Lesson; Thursday: Exploring the Farm; Thursday Overnight: Camp out in a yurt (includes Thursday dinner through Friday lunch); and Friday: Ravine Crossing & All About Animals

Pricing:

Chickadees: Monday through Friday, ($37/day) (register for the whole week by March 31 for $166.50);

Falcons: Monday through Wednesday, ($37/day) (Thursday, Thursday night and Friday, $100) (register for the whole week with overnight by March 31, $190.00)

Spring Camp Contact: Andrew Bezon, abezon@chewonki.org, 207-882-7323; or Holly Lowe, hlowe@chewonki.org