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Wild About Nature Navigators
Summer Camp for children entering 7th-9th grades
Welcome Nature Navigators!
We can’t wait to have your kiddo join us for the fun, adventure, and endless possibilities that await them at Camp Denison.
At North Shore Nature Programs, our Summer Camps are distinctly different:
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A balance of relaxing, exploring, learning, and socializing
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Adventures and games tailored to each age group and skill level
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Intentionally small groups to encourage meaningful interactions and foster lasting friendships
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Rigorously trained staff who put your child’s well-being and safety first!
Exploration ᐧ Fun & Games ᐧ Arts & Crafts ᐧ Team Building ᐧ and endless Shenanigans!
The best summer memories are made outside.
WILD ABOUT NATURE
NAVIGATORS CAMP DETAILS:
For children ages 12-14
(entering 7th-9th grade)
who are ready to make some of their best summer memories ever!
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$425/week (10% discount for multiple children/weeks)
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$150/week non-refundable deposit due at registration
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9am drop-off, 3pm pick-up (4pm pick-up option available for an additional $75/child)
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Group size: 12 campers, 2 counselors
Choose your own adventure(s)! Each week has a different theme and we’ll be learning and exploring new concepts in nature. Join us for all 8 weeks or select a few!
Wildlife conservation corps
June 22nd-26th
Spend the week using real scientific tools and wildlife capturing methods to do a survey of the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects found at Camp Denison. Learn about the conservation efforts being made to protect our plants and animals and contribute to real science being done to understand them better. In the process, you will get to observe wildlife up close, collect data on the health of Baldpate Pond, and develop your own conservation project.
Advanced Wild Woodcrafting
June 29th-July 3rd
The natural world provides us with a wealth of building materials such as wood, vines, leaves, and even pine sap. During this week at camp, we will roam the forests of Camp Denison, collecting these materials, and putting them to good use. Using tools such as axes, knives, and twine, we will construct forts, bows and arrows, fish traps, rafts, and more! Note: proper instruction and safety training will occur prior to the use of any tools.
Canoe Camp
July 6th-10th
Do you love to be paddling out on the water? Then this camp is for you! We will learn the basics of canoe paddling and safety, explore the hard to reach points and hidden coves of the pond, try out paddling games and challenges, and view and catch wildlife unreachable from shore. No experience canoeing is necessary and all equipment and instruction will be provided.
into the woods
July 13th-17th
Are you ready for the ultimate survival challenge? Spend a week with your fellow campers creating a basecamp deep in the woods of Camp Denison. You will be responsible for building your own shelters, creating tools, purifying water, and hunting or scrounging for wild edibles. When you’re not working at your basecamp, you’ll be participating in team-building activities, games, and honing your naturalist skills.
it's art, naturally
July 20th-24th
You can find a variety of colors, textures, and photogenic landscapes anywhere in nature. This week will be filled with activities to unleash your creativity and ground yourself in the beauty of the natural world. Campers will have access to paint, sketching materials, and clay during this week. Draw inspiration from the natural world around you and let creativity strike!
Cooking with nature
July 27th-July 31st
Anyone can cook s'mores. We're looking to take it up a notch.
Campers will first review the basics of safely lighting, tending, and extinguishing a campfire. Then, using wild edibles, fish caught from the pond, and some basic kitchen staples campers will experiment with and create their own campfire recipes!
into the woods II
August 3rd-7th
Are you ready for the ultimate survival challenge? Spend a week with your fellow campers creating a basecamp deep in the woods of Camp Denison. You will be responsible for building your own shelters, creating tools, purifying water, and hunting or scrounging for wild edibles. When you’re not working at your basecamp, you’ll be participating in team-building activities, games, and honing your naturalist skills.
camp olympics!
August 10th-14th
No 4pm pickup option this week
The highlight of every summer is the Wild About Nature Camp Olympics! Campers will create their own nation, anthem, and flag and then spend the week competing in a variety of nature-based challenges and games. After the traditional Friday Predator-Prey game, nations will be awarded their coveted animal stickers at the closing ceremonies.
Policies:
Cancellation policy: If a day of camp is canceled due to severe weather, all camp families will receive a full refund for that day.
All payments are fully refundable before May 1st (less deposit). After May 1st, a refund is only available if we can fill your camper’s spot off our waitlist.
Our North Shore Summer Camps comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by Georgetown and Topsfield Boards of Health.
“I could never in a hundred summers get tired of this.”
- Susan Branch