Frequently Asked Questions
Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
- How much does camp cost? Hide
The Senior Sessions (2 weeks long) are $1260 each.
The Junior Session (1 week long) is $735
The Adult Weekend is $235; $415 for a couple.- Do you have to know about nature to attend? Hide
No, but it helps if the camper has already demonstrated interest in nature, because most activities relate to nature in some way. We also recommend that first-time campers be sure they are comfortable being away from home on an overnight basis by sleeping over at a friend’s house or spending a weekend away with a relative or family friend.
- Are most campers from Burgundy School? Hide
No. Although the BCWS program is popular with Burgundy School students, most campers are from the general DC area and the mid-Atlantic region. The return rate of campers is very high (always over 60%), and for this reason the staff puts a great deal of effort from the outset to build a strong community in which all individuals feel included.
- Is this a camp for troubled youth? Hide
No. There are many fine outdoor adventure programs designed to help children at risk, but this is not one of them. At BCWS we feel that immersion in nature is a healthy experience for all children. Any child able to meet our minimum standards for behavior (similar to expectations in the average classroom) is welcome at BCWS.
- What is the ratio of campers to staff? Hide
All the staff spend time with the campers in different ways. There is one staff member for every two campers.
- Are there sports? Hide
BCWS does not include commonly organized sports in the program. There is a fresh-water pond with lifeguard supervised swim times, and during almost every swim time there is also a staff-supervised pick-up game of frisbee or soccer. Campers are very active every day due to hikes and other games that are integral to the program.