August 17 – August 22, 2025

This brand-new session is for creative young people aged 14-17 who want to be inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Hog Island. This session will have a special focus on nature journaling. This session is all about the intersection between art, nature, and science. Campers will document the variety of birds, landscapes, and wildlife of Muscongus Bay through sketching and painting while learning about ecology and conservation.  

Throughout the week, campers will explore all that Hog Island has to offer. You will sketch intertidal creatures and learn about their ecology, explore the spruce-fir forests full of tiny lichen and moss worlds and venture out to sea to spot stunning landscapes and birds. Your instructors will guide you through a variety of nature journaling exercises and skills workshops to improve your technique. Teen campers will also have the amazing opportunity to overlap with the adult arts and nature session which will share some instructional staff.   

Note: To limit screen time and promote a community where we are present with ourselves and others, teens will turn in their cell phones to instructors each night before bed.  

Instructors: TBA

Pricing: $1725

The base registration fee includes meals, housing, instruction, and all field trips. This price is based on a standard shared room (with 2 twin beds).  

Transportation: For an additional $100 we can transport teen campers who are flying in for camp to and from the Portland International Jetport. Please be aware that 14-year-olds are required to use the unaccompanied minor services by most airlines. For the shuttle service, please book flights that arrive in Portland between 11:30am-1pm on Sunday and depart no earlier than 11am on Friday. Pickup will occur in the baggage claim at the Portland International Jetport between 12pm-1pm on Sunday, and drop off will be at 9:30am on Friday.  

There are several different scholarship opportunities available to help participants attend Hog Island sessions! Please see our scholarships page for more information about Hog Island Scholarships. You should also check with your local Audubon chapter or bird club for additional opportunities. 

Requirements: This session is open to teens of all skill levels, but a genuine interest in nature-journaling and art is required! 

Registration:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (coming soon)

NOTE: Audubon reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If Audubon cancels a session, it will issue full refunds of all deposits or payments to the paid participants.