Wild About Nature
Ages 12-14 (entering 7th grade – entering 9th grade)
Camp Information
Fee: $385/wk ($345 for multiple children/weeks)
Schedule: 9am drop-off; 3pm pick-up (4pm pick-up option for an additional $65/child)
Group size: 12 campers, 2 counselors
Week 1: June 26 – 30 – Adventure Awaits!
For the adventurous teen who enjoys the challenge of off-road biking and wilderness skills. During this action-packed week, campers will spend three days riding through Georgetown-Rowley State Forest, one day canoeing on Baldpate Pond, and one day exploring the woods in Baldpate State Forest while honing their wilderness and survival skills. This week is open to bikers of all abilities but campers do need to provide their own bike (and transportation for the bike to and from camp).
Week 2: July 3 – 7 (no camp on July 4) – Advanced Wild Woodcrafting
Reduced fee ($320) due to a 4 day week
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.
Week 3: July 10 – 14 – Into the Woods
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.
Week 4: July 17 – 21 – Adventure Awaits II!
For the adventurous teen who enjoys the challenge of off-road biking and wilderness skills. During this action-packed week, campers will spend three days riding through Georgetown-Rowley State Forest, one day canoeing on Baldpate Pond, and one day exploring the woods in Baldpate State Forest while honing their wilderness and survival skills. This week is open to bikers of all abilities but campers do need to provide their own bike (and transportation for the bike to and from camp).
Week 5: July 24 – 28 – Advanced Wild Woodcrafting II
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.
Week 6: July 31 – August 4 – Introduction to Nature Photography
Explore the wilds of Camp Denison while also capturing nature’s beauty through a camera! Campers will learn basic photography skills and practice taking landscape, close-ups, and wildlife shots. A final project will use the pictures campers have taken throughout the week to create a field guide or collage! Campers are required to bring their own digital camera.
Week 7: August 7 – 11 – Into the Woods II
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.
Week 8: August 14 – 18 – Adventure Awaits III!
For the adventurous teen who enjoys the challenge of off-road biking and wilderness skills. During this action-packed week, campers will spend three days riding through Georgetown-Rowley State Forest, one day canoeing on Baldpate Pond, and one day exploring the woods in Baldpate State Forest while honing their wilderness and survival skills. This week is open to bikers of all abilities but campers do need to provide their own bike (and transportation for the bike to and from camp).
Cancellation policy: If a week or weeks of camp need to be cancelled due to COVID-19, all camp families will receive a full refund.
All payments are fully refundable prior to May 1 (less deposit). After May 1, a refund is only available if we can fill your camper’s spot off our wait list.