The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) has announced that Vacation Days Nature Camps will be offered Monday, Nov. 25, Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. These programs will offer outdoor nature exploration for children ages 5 to 12.

The November session will focus on owls. Each participant will dissect an owl pellet and reassemble the prey skeleton to identify what was eaten. The group will also explore the fields and forests to look for owl roosting sites and other signs of owls.

Participants will play games that teach ecological concepts. “The kids do not think about that, they are having fun outdoors and do not even realize how much they are learning until later,” DRA Education Coordinator Sarah Gladu said.

The December sessions will focus on Maine’s Mammals and how they survive winter. Each day will focus on a specific mammal. Participants will hike for animal tracks and signs, keep a nature journal, make a plaster track to take home and play nature-inspired games.

The fee is $60 per day and participants may register for all days or just specific days. Call DRA to register for these programs. Limited scholarships are available. A health form will be required for all participants.

For more information call 207- 563-1393, email dra@damariscottariver.org, or view their web page at www.damariscottariver.org.