Summer Day Camp
Since 2004, our “all outdoors” summer day camps have provided nature adventures for children that build skills and nurture greater awareness and self-confidence. Using traditional and modern mentoring, our experienced and inspiring instructors guide the children in engaging earth-based activities, awareness games, experiential knowledge of plants and animals, natural craft, and story and song. Gratitude and reverence for the earth, as well as fostering a vision of community based on mutual respect and acknowledgment are modeled and encouraged. Campers are grouped (by age) in small “clans” of 8-10 children, who together explore beautiful and magical land bordering the Mohonk Preserve and Shawangunk Ridge.
Program Information for Summer Day Camp
For: Boys and Girls ages 4 to 13 (Three separate camps for ages 4-6, 6-10, 10-13)
Dates: June 28 – July 16 (3 weeks), 4 days each week (M, T, TH, F) – three week option only
Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm for Ravens (ages 10-13) and Kestrels(ages 6-10), 9:45am – 3pm for Screech Owls (ages 4-6)
Location: On pristine and private land bordering the Mohonk Preserve & Shawangunk Ridge in the New Paltz/High Falls area
Cost: $660. $160 non-refundable deposit due with registration (sibling discounts and some limited scholarships are available – see registration form for details)
Our Screech Owl (age 4-6) and Kestrel Camp (age 6-10) are full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, you must complete an online registration, but do not pay a deposit until you are advised that a space is available. We have a few more spaces in our Raven Camp (age 10-13), so register soon.
Register Online for Summer Day Camp
Additional Questions and Information
Please email David Brownstein at david (at) wildearthprograms (dot) org or call 845-256-9830 with questions about summer camp and registration.
Our Parent/Tot half-day Camp is designed for children ages 3-4 who wish to play in the outdoors with parental companionship. Together, we will explore the wonders of nature within the fascinating world that surrounds us. A typical day will flow with a natural rhythm, focusing on a common nature-based theme while together creating our own special home in woods. Nature exploration will be interwoven with crafts, story, song, games, and sharing circle . This program is structured to spark curiosity while also fostering the feelings of comfort and peace that can be found by simply being outdoors.
