Director's Message:

In the spirit of the holiday season I share a favorite Robert Frost poem. In High School I listened to an LP record with Robert Frost reciting his poems. He spoke slowly and deliberately, with his wonderful Vermont accent. The poems took on new meaning for me when I listened to his phrasing. It was, and continues to be, delightful. I invite you to slowly read the poem aloud with a loved one(s) -- several times -- perhaps also finding pleasure and meaning.
 
Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening
 
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
 
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
 
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
'
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
(Robert Frost)
 
Best wishes for the holidays and for a joyous, peaceful New Year!

Nature Camps Introduces Our New Neighbor
 
A Camp for Middle School Boys!
 
On the campsite on Blue Mount Rd (Camp Dancing Bear sign), our associate, Jeff Gunther will be directing a camp just for middle school boys.
 
Highlights of Camp Winwood will be:
 
Leadership development
Team Building activities
Swimming and instruction
Overnight campout
Tubing and canoeing on the Gunpowder
And much more!
Jeff has a strong background in training, coaching athletics, and working with this age group. He is excited about sharing the 230 acres of woods and the river with us.
 
Look for Jeff Gunther's booth at the March Baltimore Child's Summer Camp Fair Camp Winwood . You can email Jeff at jeff.gunther@comcast.net, or by phone at 804-739-1483.

35th Annual Open House
 
Join us for our annual Open House on Sunday, May 17 from 1 - 4. Rain or Shine!
 
Returning families, come for an afternoon of reconnecting with the staff, enjoying the woods, and welcoming new families.
 
New families, you'll have the chance to meet Don, other staff, and veteran NC parents. You can also tour the grounds, ask questions, swing on the tall swings, and visit NC's unique Adventure Challenge Ropes Courses. NC water bottles and Camper T-Shirts will be available for purchase.

2009 Calendar

Click here for the schedule for this summer.

Baltimore's Child Camp Fair
 
Mark your calendar! The 2009 Baltimore's Child Camps and Summer Programs Fair will be held March 8, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD from 12-3 p.m. Come visit us there.

Reserve Your Child's Space, Now!
 
Do you hate the last minute scrambling? Trying to work out which summer week your child will be where? Beat the rush! Register now. With your child's registration, deposit, and health form, your space for Summer 2009 will be reserved!