NATURE DAY CAMP (Entering grades K-4)

Monday – Friday 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Join us in our 325-acre outdoor classroom, as we hike along trails, investigate life in and around ponds, get eye-to-eye with snakes and salamanders, and much more! All camps include hiking, songs, spirited group games, and a trip to Third Beach. Children are grouped by age and led by trained educators.

Session Dates
Session 1: June 24- June 28    Session 2: July 1-5 (no camp Thursday July 4^th)    Session 3: July 8-12  Session 4: July 15-19    Session 5: July 22-26     
Session 6: July 29- August 2  Session 7: August  5-9  Session 8: August 12-16

Session Descriptions:

Session 1: Sea Stars: Dive into this fun filled week as we learn all about coastal critters. We will meet animals, play games, go for hikes and read stories. Note: As with all Nature Day Camps, this program is based up at NBS’ main campus not the Third Beach Education Center.  

Session 2: Animal Extremes: Ever wonder which animals can fly the farthest, swim the deepest or run the fastest?  This week we’ll answer those questions, as we take a closer look at our animal super stars!   

Session 3: Native Ways: Take a trip back in time, as we explore the world of the Wampanoag,  the Native Americans that lived right here on Aquidneck Island. We will play traditional Native American games, hear stories, and learn about their homes, gardens and way of life. 

Session 4: Jaws and Claws: This week is all about nature’s predators. Through games, crafts and songs we will all learn all about predators adaptations and how prey are able to avoid them. We may even meet an animal or two.  

Session 5: Nature Detectives Put your thinking caps on! This week we will solve “mysteries” using clues from the great outdoors. We will learn all about animal tracks and signs, bird calls, animal communication and camouflage. 

Session 6: Puddles, Ponds  and More: Put your boots on! This week will explore the wet world of rivers, lakes, ponds and even vernal pools. Crafts, games, songs, hikes and nature exploration will all be part of the fun. 

Session 7: Life Underground: What goes on in the world underneath our feet? To answer this question, we’ll flip over logs, dig in the dirt and meet some of nature’s recyclers.

Session 8: Animals Undercover: This camp is all about feathers, fur, scales and skin. Each day, we will learn about the unique characteristics of animal groups and how many animals can blend in with their surrounding! Crafts, games, songs and live animal encounters will all be part of this action packed week.  

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
For the busy parent, before care is offered Tuesday through Friday, 8 - 9 a.m. After care is offered Monday through Friday, 3 - 5:30 p.m. Both options are held in the Ed Shed and parents should follow all regular sign out procedures. During this time, campers may participate in their choice of supervised, unstructured activities. We request that you register and pay for extended care in advance. Both options may be selected during online registration.

Before Care: $40
After Care: $100