Summer We have an awesome camp program this summer. But, sign up early because these camps fill up fast.

Nature Adventure Day Camp Ages: 7-13

Location: John's property - 640 Echo Cove Drive, Crownsville, MD 21032

Activities: hiking, Native American crafts, archery, nature observation, awareness exercises, water and fire activities, survival skills, identification of wild edible plants, animal habitat construction, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Because of limited camp size, registration will be based on first payments received. You can pay through Venmo (@John-Fishback-5) or hand delivered cash or checks to John's address.

To register print out the on line form, medical and waiver forms. (Med and Waiver are located at the bottom of the On-Line Form.) Fill out, print and mail the On-Line Form to John with the full fee to John's address.

Send your payment directly to John: John Fishback, 640 Echo Cove Drive Crownsville, MD 21032. Payments can also be sent via Venmo using @John-Fishback-5. Be sure to add a note with your payment describing the camp dates and if a deposit or balance.

Camps are at John's property and other locations around Severn or South Rivers. Contact John for more information on dates and location. The July 10-14 camp is scheduled for John's property but may change to Old Severna Park Beach location:

  • 3 - 7 June, Nature Adventure Day Camp for ages 7-13: $350 (10% discount for siblings)
  • 10 -14 June, Montessori camp at John's property: $425 (10% discount for siblings)
  • 17 - 21 June, Nature Adventure Day Camp for ages 7-13: $450 (10% discount for siblings)
  • 24 - 28 June, Nature Adventure Day Camp for ages 7-13: $450 (10% discount for siblings)
  • 1 - 3 and 5 July, John's Camp at Harbour Hills on the South River, Davidsonville for ages 6-12: $285 (10% discount for siblings). This camp features water and beach activities like fishing, swimming and kayaking, and the hours are 1:30pm to 5:30pm
  • 8 - 12 July, Nature Adventure Camp at John's House for ages 7 - 13: $450 (10% discount for siblings)
  • 15 - 19 July, Nature Adventure Camp at John's House for ages 7 - 13: $450 (10% discount for siblings)

Click here for full year calendar to see the whole upcoming schedule by month through 2024.

Children learn about Indian crafts, and play outdoor games at the Nature Adventure Day Camp

Week-long Camp: John at Valley Mill Summer Camp in Montgomery County

25 - 29 March 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

15 - 19 April 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

8 - 12 July 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

15 - 19 July 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

22 - 26 July 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

29 July - 2 August 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

5 - 9 August 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

12 - 16 August 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

19 - 23 August 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Click here for full year calendar to see the whole upcoming schedule by month through 2024.

 

July and August

John will be the Native American Craft counselor at Valley Mill Camp for five weeks. Call or email John at fishbacknature@verizon.net for a brochure or more information. To learn more about Valley Mill Camp, click on the Logo below to go to the Valley Mill Web Site.

Here are some pictures from recent summer camps.

Hear from some of our satisfied kids:

Coming back from a great campout in Shenandoah National Park, we ate the Pizza Hut right out of pizza. It was great! - Jeffrey -

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I liked the kayaking best of all. - Jason -
Paintball games were awesome! - Max -

Hear from some of our satisfied Parents:

Go to a Fishback Class (as our kids call it) and you’ll see youngsters of all ages learning authentic Native American lore: playing stalking games, identifying edible plants, or sitting around a fire crafting bone knives, wooden utensils, drums, bows, rattles, and deerskin pouches. His groups have made debris huts, teepees, and a dugout canoe. John’s ability to teach, play, and instill a sense of reverence and stewardship toward the earth have had an enormous impact on our two kids, and they keep going back. - Barbara Johnson -

I can't resist adding to the accolades being showered upon the John Fishback Nature Programs. My son, now 13, has been lucky enough to participate in many of John's programs since he was 8. I've never found a child drawn to nature that didn't think John was the greatest. He knows and understands and transfers his enthusiasm for nature like no one I have ever seen. He is especially familiar with our geographic area. I think he spends more time in nature than indoors, and probably has for most of his life. Not only does he transfer information and knowledge about the flora and fauna, the kids absolutely inhale a respect and sense of responsibility about the earth and care for it at the same time.Cynthia Kamman

The kids came home from camp exhausted and fell asleep early every night. All of the kids respect John, and listen to him. John takes safety seriously and the kids follow his safety rules. - Lisa Cox-

Call John to sign up now or for more information at: 410-440-9356.

Email John: fishbacknature@verizon.net

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