Prince Georges County Parks - Nature Detectives at Watkins camp guide

Prince Georges County Parks - Nature Detectives at Watkins

Indoor and outdoor nature study through hikes, games and craft activities.

Ages 6–7

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Location

Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 331 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro.

2026 information

2026 ages

Ages 6–7.

2026 tuition

$170 resident / $221 nonresident for one week.

Hours & care

Camp 9am–4:30pm; separately booked AM care 7–9am and PM care 4:30–6pm.

2026 information

What kids will do

Indoor and outdoor nature study through hikes, games and craft activities.

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More practical details

2026 schedule

July 27–31.

2026 care fees

$22 resident / $29 nonresident per AM or PM block for a regular one-week session.

Residency rates

The brochure grants resident pricing to verified Prince George’s and Montgomery County residents, while giving Prince George’s residents priority registration.

2026 information

Cancellation policy

$50 withdrawal fee per child/session; withdrawing only from extended care while retaining camp incurs a 20% administration fee. Withdrawals within seven days of camp start must go through the offering facility. Confirm the next season’s terms.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · 2026 program-specific brochure requirements

Location2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
2026 ages2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
2026 schedule2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
2026 tuition2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
Hours & care2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
2026 care fees2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
What kids will do2026 brochure, PDF page 34; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
Residency rates2026 brochure, PDF page 68; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34
Cancellation policy2026 brochure, PDF page 68; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 summer day camp brochure; program pages 34

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 dates, rates, availability and exact arrival instructions.
  • Meals, allergies, medication support, friend grouping and home-to-camp transportation must be confirmed for this program.
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