Ecology Camp Gorham2
Description
Discover and explore the natural world that exists within five local ecosystems that make up Maine’s ecology. Campers will learn the basic ideas of ecology and how living things interact with each other and their nonliving environment. Each day will have a different theme focusing on the habitats around us including forests; freshwater, coastal, and peatland wetlands; and open field habitats. Through daily field trips and activities, campers will observe and study the natural environment of plants and animals typically found within habitats located in our community. Campers will gain an understanding of how plants and animals use physical and behavioral adaptations, as well as interactions with other species, to live in these habitats. Through self-guided and group projects, campers will build a strong foundation for an understanding of ecosystem ecology.

Open to ages 9 to 12, no experience needed.

Our camps are 1 week long, unless otherwise noted, and run from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Want to learn more about our camps? Check out our website here: https://usm.maine.edu/stem-outreach/stem-camps/

Camp pricing:

The University of Southern Maine is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, and we do everything in our power to keep our camps affordable for Maine families. At the same time we make an effort to staff with the best mentors for our campers, we do this by employing classroom educators, university faculty/staff, industry experts, and college undergraduate & graduate students.


With that being said, our biggest expense each year is our camp staff wages. As the cost of living, and the cost of wages increase, it directly impacts the cost to run our camps. Please keep this in mind as you’re browsing our selection of camps, and understand that we do everything we can to keep our camps affordable.
Location:
University of Southern Maine - Gorham
Dates:
Week 2 - 6/29 - 7/3
Time:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages:
Ages 9 - 12
Cost:
$495.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 6/27/2026.
Discounts
Multi-Week Discount
If a camper is enrolled in multiple weeks, or siblings are registered, each week receives a $20 discount.		$20.00