““My child had an amazing time at camp, came home tired, dirty, and smiling every day! It was exactly how I was hoping a summer camp would be!” ”
Summer Day Camp
Oh, boy…what fun we have at summer camp!!
Children are unplugged and immersed in nature, spending their days outdoors exploring the field, forest, stream, and wetland habitats.
Soooo…what do we do at camp?
We spend our days engaged in so many fun activities - we build forts, play camouflage, and make water dams. We pick raspberries and sour apples. We make flower crowns and tree eyes, splash in streams, catch fish and caddisfly larvae. We meet trees, climb trees, and hide behind trees. We spy on insects and frogs. We tell stories, engage in imaginative play, and have lots of belly laughs. We sing songs, be silly, run free…and be kids. And at the end of the day, we send them home tired, dirty, and with big smiles!
Week 1: Young Naturalists
Our Young Naturalists camp offers the opportunity for children to play outdoors while discovering the wonders of nature. Using their imagination and senses, children are engaged in activities while exploring our campus, observing and learning about trees, plants, animals, birds, and insects…and making friends along the way.
Young Naturalist camp is open to those who have completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade at the end of this school year.
Early Bird Registration opens mid-February!
Week 2: Fawns & Friends
Fawns & Friends is a perfect opportunity to introduce the wonders of camp to your little one through a shorter day (9-noon). An early childhood educator staff member will lead the group through a shorter day of nature exploration and play, but they will certainly not be short-changed in the fun.
This week of camp is open to children ages 4 - 5.
Our Young Naturalists camp offers the opportunity for children to play outdoors while discovering the wonders of nature. Using their imagination and senses, children are engaged in activities while exploring our campus, observing and learning about trees, plants, animals, birds, and insects…and making friends along the way.
Young Naturalist camp is open to those who have completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade at the end of this school year.
Early Bird Registration opens mid-February!
““As a family that enjoys the outdoors, this [summer camp] was right up our alley. Our child thoroughly enjoyed just playing outside and exploring all day. We had a wonderful experience that surpassed our expectations and we will definitely be back next year!””
Week 3: Young Naturalists
Our Young Naturalists camp offers the opportunity for children to play outdoors while discovering the wonders of nature. Using their imagination and senses, children are engaged in activities while exploring our campus, observing and learning about trees, plants, animals, birds, and insects…and making friends along the way.
Young Naturalist camp is open to those who have completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade at the end of this school year.
Early Bird Registration opens mid-February!
Week 4: Luna Camp
Our Luna camp will offer young girls a week full of nature exploration in a safe and supportive, noncompetitive environment. Our strong role models will help to foster confidence, develop strength, and push boundaries while encouraging a sense of community with lots of laughter.
This week of camp is open to girls who have completed grades 4, 5, or 6 at the end of this school year.
Early Bird Registration opens mid-February!
~ Scholarships Available ~
Click here for guidelines and application
We are also a participating camp with ReKINDling Curiosity! Apply for funds to cover camp fees and other costs!
Fully licensed Youth Camp Program with Department of Health & Human Services
Have Questions about our Camp?
reach out to education@taprootnh.org or 603-788-4813 x2
When registering for Summer Camp, you will have the option to add a Pay It Forward Scholarship of $10, $20, or $30 to your order. This donation goes directly to our Scholarship Fund to help make our summer camp accessible to everyone!
