Summer Adventure CampWelcome to Summer Adventure Camp at the New Canaan Nature Center! This program provides your child with an amazing opportunity to gain a greater appreciation for the natural world through guided exploration, high adventure outdoor activities, and overnight camping experiences. Our trained staff will challenge your child and the group to go beyond their traditional comfort levels as they journey through a world of self-discovery and personal growth all the while creating strong, lasting bonds with other members of the camp community. Our summer adventure programs for upper elementary through middle school campers are designed to let them experience the joys of the great outdoors while learning the basic skills of a naturalist. Campers will explore the basic tenets of wilderness survival and low-impact camping through activities aligned with each session theme. Each program involves off-site travel in state-inspected minivans driven by staff with clean driving histories. More info about our Adventure Camp staff can be found below.
What to Expect: The majority of our days will be spent outdoors so we ask you please equip your child with the following:
Ages 10-12Each two-week program for campers includes an off-site field trip as well as outdoor activities on Nature Center grounds. Possible field trips include paddling on a local waterway, hiking a section of the Appalacian Trail, visiting a working farm or going "behind the scenes" at a zoo or Vet's office.
Ages 12-15NEW ENGLAND ADVENTURE EXCURSION: July 26-August 6
Meet the Adventure Camp Staff!
Meredith Staud Following graduating in 2008, Meredith’s fondness for the natural world led her to work at the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center in Yellowsprings, Ohio as well as the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. As an enthusiastic hiker, she then chose to push her personal limits and immerse herself in nature by hiking over 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Upon completing this backpacking adventure, Meredith moved to CT where she began her career with us at NCNC. Meredith began as an Environmental Educator and currently serves as a full-time preschool teacher for the Nature Center. In her spare time, Meredith enjoys hiking, volunteering at the ROAR shelter, camping, and, above all, ADVENTURE! Meredith holds certifications in the following: Adult/Child/Infant CPR; Wilderness First Aid; Connecticut Child Care; Epi Pen & Medical Administration; and Quality Food Management.
Ruth Krumholz During the non-summer seasons, Ruth has been working in California as an environmental educator for 5th & 6th graders at San Mateo Outdoor School. She is currently very excited to be heading up the Adventure Camp crew for Summer 2010. Ruth’s hobbies include hiking, climbing, crocheting, and canoeing. One day Ruth hopes to work as a naturalist leading polar expeditions! Ruth holds certifications in the following: Wilderness First Responder (through NOLS); Waterfront Lifeguard; Small Craft Canoe & Kayak Safety; CPR (Adult/Child). |
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