Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!
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 23rd-27th
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!
Tracking And Trailing
June 30th-July 3rd
(Reduced price $340/week due to a 4-day week, no camp July 4th)
Is your child up to the challenge of being patient and sneaky? During this week, we’ll learn tracking skills and what it takes to be a great tracker! We’ll be locating game trails, identifying tracks and animal signs, and sneaking up on unsuspecting prey. We’ll hone our stalking skills and learn how to camouflage our bodies and scents. By the end of the week, your child will be well on their way to becoming a skilled tracker!
It’s Art, Naturally!
July 7th-11th
Nature provides the perfect palette for creative works of art! During this week, we’ll hike the trails of Camp Denison and seek inspiration from the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Baldpate Pond.
Campers will experiment with different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, and clay. An exciting, adventurous week for your budding nature artist!
Nature Detectives
July 14th-18th
Where does that trail lead? What lives in this forest? How fast is a snail? This week we'll investigate your burning questions using all our senses and real scientific tools like magnifying glasses, nets, and terrariums. Together we'll visit different ecosystems and catch creatures for a closer look. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!
I will survive
July 21st-25th
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!
Wild Woodcrafting
July 28th-August 1st
During this week, we’ll roam the forests of Camp Denison and collect a plethora of building materials such as wood, vines, leaves, and even pine sap. Then, we’ll put them to good use by building miniature shelters, sailboats, bows and arrows, rafts, and maybe even a catapult using only what nature has to offer. Your child will be amazed by all they can create with their outdoor toolkit!
Salamanders, Snakes, and Turtles -Oh My!
August 4th-8th
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.
Animal engineers
August 11th-15th
No 4pm pickup option this week
There are a plethora of animals that have an impressive set of engineering skills. Beavers build dams and lodges; birds build their nests. Put your skills to the test! Spend the week building dams, nests, animal homes, human-sized shelters, and boats!
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.