In addition to classic nature camp activities, campers will have a week filled with slimy and scaly fun as they take an in-depth look at what sets cold blooded animals like reptiles and amphibians apart from other animals. Meet resident snakes, frogs and turtles up close and search the Nature Center habitats for animals in different stages of development.

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

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

9:00 am-11:00 am

Let your little ones, ages 3 to 4 years, experience nature this summer! Your children will make summer discoveries as they explore the habitats around the Nature Center. Each week children will meet live animals, hike, and play games. Bring a snack, water bottle and a change of clothes and sturdy shoes that can get muddy (no crocs or flip-flops)

Sign up per session.

Members: $93.50, Nonmembers: $110

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.  Please provide a morning snack, non-perishable lunch, water bottle and change of clothes.  Sturdy shoes that can get wet and muddy are essential at camp! No crocs or flip flops.

9 am – 1 pm

Members: $238, Nonmembers: $280

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

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

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

Fish campers learn to use fishing poles, seine nets and other methods to maximize their catch during this special week around the water. In addition to catching fish, campers learn the ancient Japanese art form of Guyutaku and take home their own fish-printed shirt. Fish Camp includes field trips to local fishing spots.

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

Campers will hike the trails at the Nature Center and learn how to sail at the Mystic Seaport Museum all in the same week! The Nature Center offers miles of hiking and exploration, live-animal encounters and more! While at Mystic Seaport Museum, campers learn the basics of sailing terminology as well as seamanship skills, including knot tying and rigging, boat handling and the enjoyment of sailing on the Mystic River. Campers will spend Monday and Tuesday of the week sailing at Mystic Seaport Museum, and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Nature Center for this collaborative camp session.

With Mystic Seaport
Ages 10-12

$360 members/ $450 Non Members *May be a member of either organization

Register through the Mystic Seaport Website

Trails to Sails is under the Full Day Camps on Mystic Seaport’s programs calendar