SUMMER SPROUTS

For children ages 4 and 5
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mondays – Thursdays

June 30 – July 3, July 21 – 24, August 11 – 14

Back by popular demand! Summer Sprouts is a program designed especially for children ages 4 and 5, who have not yet been to kindergarten. Designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers Summer Sprouts will spend their days exploring the wonders of nature in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each week campers will embark on magical outdoor adventures that build confidence, spark creativity, and nourish their connection with nature.

This small group of campers will be led by experienced staff who have a passion for sharing their love of the outdoors with young learners.

Summer Sprouts will have lunch at the farm, but will not have use of the pool.

All activities are designed to be held outside (rain or shine), however we will move inside in the event of extreme weather.

Each session is:
$217 per member, $267 per non-member
(includes camp shirt, campers bring a bagged lunch)

NATURE TREKKERS

For students entering Grades 1 through 5

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

June 23 – 27, June 30 – July 3 (no camp 7/4), July 7 – 11,
July 14 – 18, July 21 – 25, July 28 – August 1

WAYFINDERS

For students entering
Grades 6 through 8

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Optional overnight Thursday 3:30 p.m. – Friday 9 a.m.

Session 1: July 7 – 11 Out in the Wilderness
Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Junior Naturalists
Session 3: July 28 – August 1 Wildlife Wonders

Wayfinders is a program specifically designed for young teens looking to continue to experience the fun and magic of summer camp at New Pond Farm.

Designed to meet the needs and interests of middle school students, Wayfinders will dive deeply into a weekly theme with projects, experiments, and activities that will challenge their minds, provoke their curiosity, and inspire their creativity.

Weekly activities will include timeless camp favorites such as live animal encounters, games, outdoor exploration, art, and swims in the pool, along with exciting, new experiences including an overnight campout!

All activities are designed to be held outside (rain or shine), however we will move inside in the event of extreme weather.

Each session is:
$465 per member, $515 per non-member
(includes a camp shirt, campers bring a bagged lunch)

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Session 1: Out in the Wilderness – Are you ready to brave the wilderness? Join us as we journey deep into the woods to practice our survival skills including orienteering, map-making, fire-building, and outdoor cooking. We will focus on safety and strategies of living in the wilderness.

Includes an overnight where our survival skills will be put to the test!

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Session 2: Junior Naturalists – Do you know what is living in our woodlands and wetlands? Let’s find out! This week is designed for students eager to discover the wonders of nature. Participants will spend their days honing their field skills including plant and animal identification, wildlife tracking, and observation techniques.

Includes a overnight where we will look and listen for the many nocturnal animals on the property.

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Session 3: Wildlife Wonders

A hands-on animal adventure with our resident rabbits, snakes, turtles, frogs, and farm animals. Campers will learn the essentials of animal care including feeding, cleaning, and providing critical enrichment to keep animals happy and healthy. They will learn proper animal handling techniques by getting up close with a variety of animals. And they will learn about the unique characteristics of different species, studying their habitats, diets, and conservation efforts.

Includes an overnight where we will visit our resident animals after dark to learn how they spend their nights.