Summer Nature Day CampCalendar & Registration – Nature Center, Hiking Trails, Summer Break Camping, Outdoor Activities in Tenafly NJ

2024 Summer Nature Day Camp Calendar & Registration

Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine their age group. Questions about registering?

Please email the Camp Director

Chipmunks

Chipmunks are our youngest camp group. Children entering Pre-K (minimum age 4) and Kindergarten. Chipmunks will have introductory experiences to the natural world by going on short hikes, using their senses, and interacting with their peers. Their camp group is in our Chipmunk Clubhouse next to the Aviary and right across from the restrooms. 14 children with two adult professional educators. Campers must be bathroom independent. For the safety of staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into bathrooms
with campers.

Deer

Deer are our middle camp group. Children entering 1st-2nd grade. Deer roam the trails exploring anywhere they can reach. Their camp group is in our large covered pavilion! Deer have the best access to chalk murals and enjoying the picnic tables. 18 children with two adults professional educators.

Coyotes

Coyotes are our older camp group. Children entering 3rd-6th grade. Coyotes dive head first into more challenging topics and hiking trails. They claim the campfire ring as their home base, tucked into the woods. 18 children with two adult professional educators.

7th & 8th Grade Jr. CIT Program

Part camper and part helper, Jr. CITs will be put with our youngest campers and assist the counselors. They will gain confidence, learn the ins and outs of working with children, and enjoy all of the same camp fun by hiking, making crafts, and meeting our animal ambassadors.

Please choose the camp theme below and it will take you to the registration page with more information.

June - August

Grade Entering September 2024	Chipmunks: Pre-K/K (minimum age 4)	Deer: 1st-2nd Grade	Coyotes: 3rd-6th Grade	7th & 8th Grade Jr. CIT
June 24-June 28	Solid as a Rock Full – Waitlist Available	Rock Stars! Full – Waitlist Available	Rocket Power Full – Waitlist Available	Week 1
July 1-3 (no camp 7/4 or 7/5)	Amazing Animals	Nature’s Heroes & Villains	Summertime Safari Full – Waitlist Available	Week 2
July 8-12	Senses, Colors & Shapes Full – Waitlist Available	Nature’s Pantry Full – Waitlist Available	Budding Biologists Full – Waitlist Available	Week 3
July 15-19	Dive In!	Water, Water Everywhere	Dr. H2O	Week 4 Full – Waitlist Available
July 22-26	Endangered Planet Full – Waitlist Available	Spirit of Nature	Adventure Quest	Week 5
July 29-August 2	Circle of Life Full – Waitlist Available	STEAM It Up!	Charged Up to Full STEAM	Week 6
August 5-9	Oh, the Places We’ll Go Full – Waitlist Available	Survival Camp Full – Waitlist Available	Wilderness Survival Full – Waitlist Available	Week 7 Full – Waitlist Available
August 12-16	Back in Time Full – Waitlist Available	Future of Earth Full – Waitlist Available	Human Impact: Around the World Full – Waitlist Available	Week 8 Full – Waitlist Available
August 19-23	Ocean Commotion Full – Waitlist Available	Life Underwater Full – Waitlist Available	Creepy, Slimy, Murky Adventures Full – Waitlist Available	Week 9 Full – Waitlist Available
August 26-30	Wacky Weather Full – Waitlist Available	Predators: Who Will Win? (Session for 1st-4th gr) Full – Waitlist Available		Week 10