Summer Nature Camp Week 3

June 23 – June 27

Theme: Water Wonders

In addition to classic nature camp activities, Water Wonders campers dive deep into the ecology of local pond and stream life. Whether dip netting or frog catching, there’s lots to explore in pond waters and many aquatic animals to discover!

For all the details about what your child needs for camp, camp forms and our Summer Camp FAQs, click here!

boys and girls at summer nature camp by the pond with dipnets

Classic Camps

Join us at the Nature Center for a week of outdoor fun! Each morning we’ll start off with free play as campers arrive and check in. Throughout the day, campers will hike, have live animal encounters, and participate in games and activities that relate to the theme of the week. 

Eagles (Ages 4-6)

Half Day 

9 am – 1 pm

Members: $238, Nonmembers: $280

Rangers (Ages 5 & 6)

Full Day

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)

Members: $369.75, Nonmembers: $435

Investigators (Ages 7 & 8)

Full Day

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $369.75, Nonmembers: $435

Explorers (Ages 9 & 10)

Full Day

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name:
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $369.75, Nonmembers: $435

Specialty Camp

Water Warriors

(Ages 12-15)

Campers this week are given the opportunity to explore the wonders of watersheds and the intricate web of life they support! This immersive camp uses hands-on activities, field trips and scientific investigations to delve into the science of watersheds.

Full Day

Staggered drop off and pick up times according to camper’s last name
(A-H 8:30 am – 3:30 pm),
(I-Q 8:45 am – 3:45 pm),
(R-Z 9 am -4pm)
Members: $420.75, Nonmembers: $495

Shared Camp

Art Gone Wild (Ages 8-12)

With Mystic Museum Of Art
Full Day 9am-4pm

M,W,F @ DPNC

T,Th @ MMOA

$403.75 members/ $475 Non Members *May be a member of either organization.

Explore and create in this cooperative camp opportunity that will bring out the nature-loving artist in your child. This shared camp between the Mystic Museum of Art (MMOA) and DPNC will use the natural landscape of the grounds and it’s animal residents as inspiration for constructing sculptures, textiles, sketches, paintings and more! Discover the wonderful sounds, patterns, colors and rhythms of animals and how that can be translated into art. Get ready to go wild for animals and art!

Camp Artwork

Summer Camp Week 3 – June 23 – 27

Rangers (Ages 5 & 6)

June 23 @ 9:00 am - June 27 @ 4:00 pm

Water Warriors

June 23 @ 9:00 am - June 27 @ 4:00 pm

Investigators (Ages 7 & 8)

June 23 @ 9:00 am - June 27 @ 4:00 pm

Art Gone Wild (Ages 8-12)

June 23 @ 9:00 am - June 27 @ 4:00 pm