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Print ViewExpedition Lanark Summer Day Camp
Expedition Lanark is a full day summer camp that provides hands-on, outdoor educational activities that teach natural resource stewardship, develop leadership skills, and build character. Session Dates: June 7 - July 30 | Ages: For Campers ages 6-15
General Information
Camp Facilities
Lanark, located in Millbrook, Alabama, (just 10 minutes from Montgomery) contains four distinct destinations: AWF Headquarters, Historic Lanark, Lanark Pavilion, and the Alabama Nature Center.
The Alabama Nature Center (ANC) is a Planned-Use Outdoor Education Facility offering hands-on, outdoor-based educational programs and activities. It encompasses over 350 acres of striking forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds that are traversed by five miles of boardwalks and trails in three distinctive regions: Still Creek Run, Turkey Ridge, and Hilltop Pass.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Campers should be dropped off at the Lanark Pavilion between 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. and picked up between 3:30 – 4 p.m., unless other arrangements have been made. An Extended Care option is available for a weekly fee of $20. The AWF office is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, for all other camp needs.
Water Activities
Certified lifeguards supervise all swimming activities at the ANC. All campers are required to wear a personal flotation device when canoeing.
Staff Information
ANC campers are led by credentialed educators and experienced counselors. Our staff must pass background checks and have taken CPR and First Aid courses.
What to Bring
Each camper should bring a daypack containing the following items: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bug repellent, sneakers (not sandals), socks, aquatic shoes covering the toes, and a change of clothes, labeled with the child’s name. Campers should also bring a snack and drinks each day; however, these items are available for purchase at the ANC Pavilion Outpost (gift shop).
How to Register
Registration begins: March 1, 2010
Cancellation and Refund Policy
More than 2 weeks prior notice = full refund, minus $25.00 processing fee
Less than 2 weeks notice = 50 percent refund
Less than 1 week prior notice = no refund
All camp sessions are co-ed and full day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nature Navigators | Ages: 6-8 Get ready to experience Alabama’s natural resources hands-on! Campers will learn about water, plants, wildlife and geology while getting down and dirty. Daily activities include but are not limited to fishing, hiking, outdoor games, observing and collecting wildlife, crafts and swimming. Come prepared to get wet because creek explorations are a must in the summer sun.
Heritage Explorers | Ages: 9-11
Participants will experience the thrill of nature while learning about conservation and natural resources through hands-on activities. Activities vary each week to captivate repeat campers as well as one-time campers. Camper favorites include creek hikes, swimming, fishing, water boat races, outdoor games, animal presentations and archaeological excavation. Get ready for the thrill of unlimited outdoor fun!
Survivor Week | Ages: 12-15
Think you have what it takes to survive in the wild? See what you’re made of during the Survivor Week. Learn the fundamentals of wilderness survival. Let our trained staff teach you how to make a fire without matches. Stave off hunger by learning to cook on a fire without pots or pans and by mastering the art of dutch oven cooking. Sharpen your frontier skills while exploring the wonders of the woods. Go from sticks to staffs while using knives, axes and saws. Don’t let first aid come in second place—“band-aids and beyond” will teach you to treat common injuries. Discover your direction and get your bearings by learning to use a map and compass. Don’t be caught in the woods without the skills necessary to survive! This week includes a campout on Thursday night and pick up on Friday by 9 a.m.
Fishing Academy | Ages: 12-15
Fish like a pro during this one-of-a-kind, outdoor adventure. Participants will learn the fundamentals of fishing, catch-up on the latest techniques, and get plenty of hands-on-the-reel experience. Special guests will share their secrets to a great catch and teach the conservation message behind fisheries management. This week includes fishing equipment, a campout on Thursday night and multiple fishing excursions, including one to a local lake with fishing pros to catch the big one. Go ahead, mark the calendar and tell everyone you’re gone fishing!
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