New Canaan

Summer Nature Program

3-9 year-old campers in the Summer Nature Program will be placed in groups with other kids their age to explore age-appropriate activities that ensure a challenging and fun experience. Each session features activities aligned with the camp-wide theme that lead campers to new worlds of learning and fun!


Age 3 (attending a 3's preschool in the fall)

A nurturing and fun environment that stresses developmental activities and emphasizes allowing children to explore and express themselves through art, music, movement and dramatic play.

  • Special visits (2x per week) by Resident Naturalists reinforce the session theme and enhance the camp experience.
  • Maximum 14 campers per session with teacher-camper ratio of 1:7 max
  • Sessions meet Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - Noon
Sessions & Dates
Our Growing Garden: June 7-11
Forest Fun: June 14-June 25
Our Wild Kingdom: June 28-July 9*
Wet, Wild & Wonderful Water: July 12-23
Nature's Harvest: August 9-20

Fees
$210
$410
$410
$410
$410


Ages 4-5 (entering 4's preschool or Kindergarden in fall)

Stimulating programs focus on sensory exploration and active learning situations with hands-on opportunities emphasizing science, art, movement and dramatic play. Fun games and stories encourage interaction with the environment and tie in with the session theme.

  • Special guest visits (2x per week) by Resident Naturalists enhance each camper's experience and reinforce the session theme
  • Maximum of 16 campers per session with teacher-camper ratio of 1:8 max
  • Half-day sessions meet Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - Noon or 12:30PM - 3:30PM
  • Full day sessions meet Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 3:30PM


Sessions & Dates
Our Growing Garden: June 7-11
Forest Fun: June 14-June 25
Our Wild Kingdom: June 28-July 9*
Wet, Wild & Wonderful Water: July 12-23
Keepers Of Our Earth: July 26-August 6
Nature's Harvest: August 9-20
Summer Medley Madness!: August 23-27

Fees
Half-day: $210*/Full-day: $310
Half-day: $410/Full-day: $610
Half-day: $410/Full-day: $610
Half-day: $410/Full-day: $610
Half-day: $410/Full-day: $610.
Half-day: $410/Full-day: $610.
Half-day: $210/Full-day: $310
* AM session is full. Call (203) 966-9577 x20 for waitlist status.


Ages 6-7 (entering 1st or 2nd grade in fall)

Daily adventures include live animal visits, outdoor exploration, field games and art experiences designed to challenge and stimulate the increasing ability and interests of this age group. Instructors will lead small groups on an odyssey of adventures tied to the session theme to promote social growth and creativity.

  • Our Resident Naturalists lead specialized programs on natural history and outdoor skills at least 3x per week.
  • Maximum 16 campers per session with teacher-student ratio of 1:8 max.
  • Sessions meet Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 3:30PM.
  • Half-day session available from 12:30 - 3:30PM for Our Wild Kingdom and Wet, Wild & Wonderful Water.
Sessions & Dates
Our Wild Kingdom: June 28-July 9*
Wet, Wild & Wonderful Water: July 12-23
Keepers Of Our Earth: July 26-August 6
Nature's Harvest: August 9-20
Summer Medley Madness!: August 23-27
Fees
Full-day: $610/Half-day session $410
Full-day: $610/Half-day session $410
Full-day: $610
Full-day: $610
Full-day: $310.


Age 8-9 (entering 3rd & 4th grades in fall)

This age group will work with our instructors on session-long projects and in-depth experiments that help develop social growth, creativity and leadership skills. Campers will have the opportunity to showcase their experiences to the entire camp community and share their activities with youngher campers at the end of each session.

  • Resident Naturalists help bring each session theme to life while bolstering the skills of these neophyte naturalists and budding biologists.
  • Maximum of 16 campers per session with max teacher-camper ratio of 1:8.
  • Sessions meet Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 3:30pmPM.
  • Half-day session available from 12:30 - 3:30PM for Our Wild Kingdom and Wet, Wild & Wonderful Water sessions.
Sessions & Dates
Our Wild Kingdom: June 28-July 9*
Wet, Wild & Wonderful Water: July 12-23
Keepers Of Our Earth: July 26-August 6
Nature's Harvest: August 9-20
Summer Medley Madness!: August 23-27

Fees
Full-day: $610/Half-day session $410
Full-day: $610/Half-day session: $410
Full-day: $610
Full-day: $610.
Full-day: $310.

* There will be no camp on Monday, July 5