General Program Information

These hands-on, interactive programs are designed to be fun and educational for age groups:
(ages 2 ½-4), (ages 5-11) (ages 8-12).

Every Program includes:

• Hands-on presentation with live animals and bio-facts
• Interactive activities that emphasize the environment and conservation OR
• Age appropriate arts and crafts activity/snack or science lab

Price:

$15 per participant, ($20 parent and me team, Squid Dissection, & $25 for Beauty and the Beasts) with a $5 off sibling discount. Sign up for 4 or more classes and receive $10 off total.Group and school rates are available. Please call to inquire since specific details are needed.

Price includes: instruction, program materials and/or snack, and an unforgettable experience!

Location:

Severna Park Community Center- meeting room M1. Drop off time is 5 minutes prior to program time. Please wait outside the door until it opens as there may be another class in session.
623 Baltimore- Annapolis Blvd. Severna Park, MD 21146 410-647-5843 www.severnaparkcommunitycenter.com

Example 1 hour Schedule:

To Register:

Please fill out the registration formpdf (click here) and send with a check made out to Chelonia Eco-Adventures, LLC:mailing address:4 Fetter Lane Severna Park, MD, 21146. Email or text to reserve a spot.We will email you a confirmation shortly.

Cancellation Policy:

Once registered, the program is non-refundable. If you need to cancel we will gladly reschedule it to another date or program theme. Please note that a program can be cancelled in the event that there are less than 5 registered participants for a program or inclement weather. In the event that Anne Arundel County Public Schools are closed, close early or open late due to inclement weather or unplanned causes, all classes will be cancelled. Check www.aacps.org for these updates or call Mei Len: 410-279-5416.

Homeschool Programs:

To organize a homeschool program, please call to better fit your needs. This can be an outdoor education program or at the Severna Park Community Center.

School Presentations, Camps, and Special Events:

Program Themes include but are not limited to:

• Chesapeake Bay– Interact with the animals you can find in your own backyard, such as turtles, snakes, and crabs...and learn about local fisheries, watermen and more!
• Hip Hip for Herps (reptiles and amphibians):Interact with reptiles and amphibians such as crocs, snakes, frogs, salamanders, lizards, and more!
• Rainforests Rock!:Use all your senses to learn about this endangered habitat while interacting with various animals from the different layers of the rainforest and even taste a flavored insect

If you kiss a frog, will it turn into a Prince?  Come dressed as a princess or a prince, rock star, or a pirate and meet a variety of slithery, slimy, scaly "beasts" and learn the "softer" side of these creatures. Then have your face painted/make-up and hair done to be transformed into a real princess/prince. Take home a hand-made frame for a picture of you and your beast.

Dates and times: 

Winter Break: Wed, Dec 28^th    10-11:30am (ages 3-11) must be potty trained $25 per child

Bring your safari hats…We’re on a trail to find the rare animals that have been caught by *poachers...Use a map with clues to help you find live animals and artifacts. Knowledge is the Key!(* Poacher term will not be used for ages 3-5)

Dates and times: 

Sat, Oct 15^th
*A (ages 3-5) 1:00-2:00pm “Parent and Me”     Price: $20 per child/parent team
*B (ages 6-11) 2:15-3:15pm     Price: $15 per participants

What makes an animal "creepy"? Feel a hairy tarantula crawling up your shirt. Touch a cool crocodile and a scaly snake. See a glow in the dark scorpion and a slimy frog. Get creepy creatures tattoos or your face painted and if you're feeling a bit adventurous….try a REAL flavored creepy bug or two. All in good fun just in time for Halloween!

Dates and times: 

Sat, Oct 29^th    Price: 11:30-12:30pm

Become an animal CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) and unravel the mystery of how and why some animals became endangered in an interactive live animals and bio-fact lab. Discovery stations will be set up with live animals and real confiscated US Fish and Wildlife artifacts such as animal skins, ivory, reptile skin handbags and shoes. CSIs will learn to utilize ID books, microscopes, magnifying glasses, dichotomous keys, and other equipment to inspect and identify the mysterious items.

Dates and times: 

Sun, Nov 20^th 1:30-2:30pm     Price: $15 per participant

These boneless but intelligent creatures have captivated our attention throughout time. From tales of the Giant Squid battling ships to eating calamari-investigate their extraordinary anatomy and adaptations in a detailed lab. Note: Not for the squeamish.

Dates and times: 

Sun, Nov 20^th 3:00-4:00pm     Price: $20 per participant

Discover why rainforests are some of the most endangered habitats on earth.  Learn about Chelonia Eco-Adventures’ own rainforest research and use all your senses to interact with animals from the different layers of the rainforests, smell the spices, taste tropical fruit, and listen to the sounds of the mysterious forest.

Dates and times: 

Sat, Dec 17^th 4:00-5:00pm     Price: $15 per participant

Ever wanted to know how you train a dolphin, dog, frog, or even an alligator? It’s all about positive reinforcement! Learn about the psychology of training, practice training a friend with a target pole and a clicker, and then try it on a real alligator.

Dates and times: 

Thurs, Dec 29^th 10:00-11:00am     Price: $15 per participant

Back by popular demand! If you kiss a frog, will it turn into a Prince? Come dressed as a princess or a prince, rock star, or a pirate and meet a variety of slithery, slimy, scaly "beasts" and learn the "softer" side of these creatures. Then have your face painted/make-up and hair done to be transformed into a real princess/prince. Take home a hand-made frame for a picture of you and your beast.

Dates and times: 

Wed, Dec 28^th 10-11:30am     Price: $25 per child

Drop your kids off at Severna Park Community Center for a fun filled creative day or night! We start off with an interactive lesson with animals and artifacts where kids can touch and investigate animals such as bugs, reptiles, and marine creatures. Then using their creative side, kids will make art projects & enjoy a pizza party at each of the themed programs. It’s a perfect combination of 1 to 3.5 hours (your choice) of fun you don’t want to miss!

11:30am-12:30pm
Creepy Creatures Sat, Oct 29^th
Underwater Adventure Sat, March 10^th 4:00pm-5:00pm
Rainforest Rock! Sat, Dec 17^th
Butterflies and Bugs Sat, April 14^th

$15 per child for one Eco-Adventure hour of animal interactions & activities
$50.00 per child 2.5 hours in addition to the times above*$25 per child with the Living Social Families deal! Register at www.artworksstudio.info

This Halloween, join us to interact with some creepy animals, create arts and crafts, have your face painted/tattoos, and fun activities – all this during the Holy Grounds Haunted House at the Severna Park Community Center. “Creature Feature” will be open from 6:30-9:00pm on Friday-Saturday-Sunday, Oct 21-23rd in room M3. Come at anytime during the evening and enjoy as many of the activities as you wish. Proceeds will go to rainforest and crocodilian conservation.

*No registration required. First come, first serve basis.Creature Feature is NOT a haunted house. It is designed for children of all ages, especially those who are too young to attend the Holy Grounds Haunted House. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates: Fri-Sun Oct 21-23rd       Times: Open house from 6:30-9:00pm       Price: $10 per person (ages 3 and under free)

"Amanda loved, loved, loved your summer camp and has been asking to do another program with you. She still recites animal facts to me almost every day!!! Your program certainly made an impact on her and she just loves learning about animals. I can tell from how much she learned during summer camp that your program is fun and engaging for the children. Thank you for making it fun and teaching them so much valuable information."... Kim N

"I love the programs that you do. Isabelle knows that once a month she attends one of your classes and she is always asking if it is this weekend. She comes home talking about the animals and what she has learned. Her grandparents are teachers and they are amazed at the knowledge that a young 5yr old informs them about the animals. This last class on Marine Animals has changed our house with Isabelle telling everyone who comes into our home to recycle and on how to dispose of certain materials"…. Nicole

"Hi! I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much Grace and Andrew enjoyed the class. They talked for a solid 45 minutes, giving me a play by play of the entire hour. As soon as we got home, they got out our Playmobil vet set and played rescue for a really long time! Then, they rushed outside to rescue a stranded polar bear that Andrew saw in the backyard. What a hoot! Today, they were conducting a "class" about animal rescue for all the critters in our house. You made quite an impression on them." …Heather

"Thank you so much for the amazing class this morning for our playgroup. You did an outstanding job handling our rather large group and I know each parent and child had a blast meeting your crew.Many many thanks for helping me coordinate this event!"…Lara

"Thank you so much for a wonderful class. Lily had a blast she went home and talked about it for days. The programs were set up with great information and age appropriate, hands on activities. Lily and myself gained a great deal for the class. We will see you again."…Aimee