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Wild About Nature Pioneers
Summer Camp for children entering 4th-6th grades
Welcome Nature Pioneers!
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
PIONEERS CAMP DETAILS:
For children ages 9-11
(entering 4th-6th 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!
Camp Denison
Georgetown, MA
I Will Survive
June 22nd-26th
During this extremely popular week, we’ll provide you with all the basic skills you need to make a “comfortable” home sweet home in the woods. Your child will try their hand at building a weatherproof shelter, learn which plants are safe to eat, and attempt to catch game like fish and frogs using primitive tools. While you may not be ready to leave your life of comfort (not to mention your parent's home-cooked meals!), you’ll have the skills to do so while having a ton of fun along the way!
Wetland wonders
June 29th-July 3rd
There’s an entire world of creatures just below the surface of the water. Spend a week getting to know these underwater creatures as well as those that dwell above the waterline. We’ll study how beavers make their dams and lodges, how insects breathe underwater, get muddy catching frogs, and see if we can catch any of the fish that live in Baldpate Pond!
Wild woodcrafting
July 6th-10th
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. We will build miniature sailboats, shelters, bows and arrows, rafts, and perhaps even a catapult using only what nature has to offer. You’ll be amazed by all that you can create!
Nature Detectives
July 13th-17th
Who left that track in the mud? What lurks in the pond? How fast is a slug? Children are natural detectives, asking questions and observing the world around them for clues. This week we’ll investigate your burning questions using all our senses and real scientific tools like microscopes, nets, and soil probes. Together we’ll visit wild areas, catch creatures for a closer look, and develop our own experiments to crack the case.
I will survive
July 20th-24th
During this extremely popular week, we’ll provide you with all the basic skills you need to make a “comfortable” home sweet home in the woods. Your child will try their hand at building a weatherproof shelter, learn which plants are safe to eat, and attempt to catch game like fish and frogs using primitive tools. While you may not be ready to leave your life of comfort (not to mention your parent's home-cooked meals!), you’ll have the skills to do so while having a ton of fun along the way!
It's Art, naturally
July 27th-July 31st
The natural world is often the inspiration for great works of art. During this week, we will hike the trails of Camp Denison seeking inspiration and appreciating the beautiful scenery of Baldpate Pond. Campers will experiment with different mediums such as acrylic, watercolors, and clay. Become a true nature artist!
Salamanders, Snakes, and Turtles -Oh My!
August 3rd-7th
Ready to unlock your child’s inner herpetologist? A herpetologist is someone who studies reptiles and amphibians and during this week, we’ll invite children to see if they have what it takes to become one! Campers will scour the woodlands and wetlands of Camp Denison for the myriad snakes, frogs, turtles, and salamander species that call Massachusetts home.
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.