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North Shore Nature Programs

A love for the outdoors starts here.

Curiosity, adventure, and belonging are only the beginning!

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At North Shore Nature Programs, we provide education rooted in nature. We invite children to get outside and experience the joy of exploring, roaming, and relaxing into who they are.

Less Screen Time, More Green Time...

Around here, we know how to make learning about nature more fun and engaging than their afternoon screen time! 

 

We believe every child deserves to spend a part of their day in nature. We provide programs that educate through safe and creative outdoor adventures as kids reap the many benefits of exploring the great outdoors. 

 

Safe and enriching time in the outdoors:  

  • Increases your child’s confidence 

  • Offers a sense of acceptance and belonging, just as they are 

  • Fosters peace and calm 

  • Sparks a lifelong friendship with nature

Camper inside fort at North Shore Nature Programs

Possibility is only the beginning in nature’s classroom! 

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Discover, learn, laugh, and grow with North Shore Nature Programs!

STUDENTS

Homeschool, early release, vacation, and after-school programs for students to learn and grow in the outdoors.

SCHOOLS

Innovative classroom experiences, rich with hands-on learning. Our trained naturalists bring nature right to your students!

FAMILIES & GROUPS

Invite your family, scouts, or small group to enjoy the endless possibilities of the outdoors. We love helping spark their curiosity to life!

SUMMER CAMPS

School’s out! And kids should be too. Summer camps offer a structured, fun, and safe environment for campers to make summer break better than ever!

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“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”

- John Muir

About North Shore Nature Programs

Our roots run deep… 

 

North Shore Nature Programs Founder, Andrew Prazar, spent nearly all his time in the outdoors as a child. He loved exploring the woods, streams, and ponds near his house. He didn’t know anything but a life alongside nature and gleaned firsthand the many benefits of spending time outside as often as possible. 

 

With thousands of hours spent in the field, 15 years of career experience, and a Master’s in Environmental Education from UNH, Andrew started North Shore Nature Programs in 2013, coupling his ability to spark curiosity and a lifelong love of nature with his passion for outdoor education for kids!

Andrew Prazr holding a net at North Shore Nature Programs
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We’re rooted in three core beliefs that every child… 

  1. ​Deserves to spend part of every day in nature 

  2. Needs a place to belong and feel accepted for who they are

  3. Thrives in learning about their interconnection to the ecological environment around them

 

At North Shore Nature Programs, we provide a warm, welcoming, and caring space for children to grow, connect with nature, have fun, and belong. 

 

With programs for schools, students, families, groups, and children on summer break, we offer kids a bridge to a safe, enriching outdoor experience. 

 

Nature always leaves you happier and calmer than when you first arrived.

 

A love for the outdoors starts here.

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