Summer Camp

New Canaan’s most popular summer camp for over 41 years! Weekly themes inspire young adventurers as they learn and play in our 40 acres of ponds, fields, and forest. Each session gives children an opportunity to simply “be a kid” while exploring the marvels of nature and making friends.

 

Camp Contact:

Emily Kerchoff, Camp Director

E-mail: camp@newcanaannature.org

Phone: 203 966 9577 x1041

2024 Registration Will Open on March 1st 

REGISTRATION / SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION / SCHEDULE
Registration is Opening on March 1, 2024
COMING TO CAMP
COMING TO CAMP
Curious about what to expect at Summer Camp? Here are the various necessary forms for attendance and other important information!

Our camp programs aim to get children and youth unplugged from indoor activities through exciting, hands-on explorations in the outdoors.

Our action-packed Summer Camp emphasizes fun experiences that give children an opportunity to simply “be a kid” while exploring the marvels of nature and making friends. Weekly themes inspire young adventurers at age-appropriate levels as they learn and play amidst our 40 acres of ponds, fields, and forest. Budding scientists uncover the mysteries of the natural world while adventure-seekers learn wilderness skills and experience the exhilaration of the great outdoors!

Experienced and highly trained counselors create daily fun with games, camp songs, art projects and amazing nature discoveries.

day camp

Half Day Camp

Morning Session

9:00AM – 12:00PM

Optional Lunch Bunch

12:00PM – 1:00PM

full day

Full Day Camp

Full Day Session

9:00am – 3:30pm

adventure camp

Adventure Camp

Full Day Session

9:00am – 3:30pm

Daily off-site Adventures With Thursday Cookout until 7:00pm

Teacher Naturalist in Training (TNT): Volunteer opportunities in leadership and environmental education. Fill out an application and e-mail it with resume to camp. Ages 14-17 years old.

Fill out an application and e-mail it with a resume to camp. Ages 18+