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Fuel Their Love For The Outdoors

Nature Programs for Homeschool, Afterschool, and Vacation Week Adventurers!

The mud will wash off, but the memories last a lifetime…

At North Shore Nature Programs, our student programs are designed to get your child outdoors, engaging with every ounce of their curiosity and excitement for nature.

We offer a variety of programs for students ages 6-12:

Early release days
Afterschool programs
Homeschool students
Vacation week programs

Our knowledgeable staff will get them outside exploring in no time!

two muddy boys having fun at at North Shore Nature Programs camp

When the bell declares “School’s Out!”...

Location: Camp Denison (Georgetown, MA)

Ages: K-6th

Time:12:30-4pm

Fee: $45 per session

It’s time to get out in nature! Our afterschool programs offer an engaging and energetic outlet for those early release days.

Our programming coincides with the Topsfield, Boxford, and Georgetown school districts early release.

Students bring their lunch, water bottles, and come dressed for the weather! We take care of the fun!

Nature-based exploration
Activities and games
Education every step of the way
Plenty of time for free play!

Choose from four exciting themes or register your child for them all: Backyard Birds, Survival, Senses, and Life Under a Log Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

There’s no better way to end a day than exploring the outdoors…

Choose from our two unique locations and whichever day works best for you:

Time: 3:30-5:00pm

Sally Milligan Park (Beverly, MA)

Tuesdays, Dec. 3- Feb. 4 (8 weeks)

no class on 12/24 or 12/31

Fee: $190 per session

Camp Denison (Georgetown, MA)

Thursdays, Dec. 5-Feb. 14 (9 weeks)

no class 12/26

Fee: $200 per session

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Our After School Adventures programs are a great way for your child to unwind and release some extra energy after a long day in the classroom.

Drop your child off from 3:30-5pm at one of our two exploration launchpads, and we’ll supply the fun!

Freedom to explore
Develop new skills and learn the basics of wilderness survival
Education every step of the way from our veteran naturalists
Games, activities, and fun!

Learn new skills outside the classroom…

boy mountain biking at North Shore Nature Programs

Location: Topsfield Pump Track (across from 33 Haverhill St. Topsfield, MA)

Ages: 10-12

Time: 4-5pm

Fee: $100

Do you have a young rider looking to learn how to ride on a pump track and improve their trail riding skills overall?

Join accomplished mountain biker, Jamie Cummings, for a one-hour skill session where your budding rider will learn everything they need:

Proper positioning on the bike
Pumping over hills
Navigating berms
And more!

Depending on the skill level of the group, there may also be some low-key trail riding as well!

Participants should be proficient bike riders on flat ground, have a bike in good working condition (ie. gear shifts and brakes work), and wear a properly fitting helmet.

Where nature is part of the curriculum!

Fishers: Ages 6-8

Otters: Ages 8-12

Thursdays, January 9- January 30

11:30am-2:15pm

Fee: $180

Our NSNP’s homeschool programs and classes help to instill a love of nature in students while facilitating positive social interactions within the group.

Your child is invited to join us for:

Group games and warmups
Snack time
Focused exploration connected to a daily theme
Hands-on and inquiry-driven learning
Free play and exploration

Students will be encouraged to practice specific wilderness skills, participate with the group, and engage in individual exploration.

Nature offers the ultimate vacation!

girl in winter clothing laying on a fallen tree

Location: Camp Denison (Georgetown, MA)

Dates: Feb 18-21

Times: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-10 years old

Fee: $85/day

February 18 – Survival!

February 19 – Winter Birds

February 20 – Winter Predators

February 21 – Winter Homes

We offer programs over December, February, and April school breaks.

Due to space restrictions, our group will be capped at 12 students.

Program participants will bring their own snacks and lunches along with appropriate outdoor gear. A full list of what to bring will be sent to those who register.

Counselors: Morgan Davidson, Cori Bourdon

Don’t see a program that fits your needs or schedule?

Contact us directly about creating a custom program for your homeschool cohort. Email Andrew Prazar at andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com for more information.

Curiosity, adventure, and belonging are only the beginning!

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.

A LOVE OF NATURE STARTS HERE