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Sessions and Themes

Camp Session dates:
Session I	June 25 — July 6
	Earth Protectors, Survive and Thrive
Session II	July 9 – July 20
	Defensive Strategies, Nature’s Recyclers
Session III	July 23– August 3
	Quest for Food, Bones and Stones
Session IV	August 6 – August 17
	Homes and Habitats, Navigation

Summer Camp Groups

Discoverers  (4-5 year olds)
For children age 4 or those entering Kindergarten
Wake up the senses of the “budding” naturalist in this introductory camp experience. Stories, songs, simple crafts, hands-on discoveries and imaginary play all combine to open up the world of small wonders for the youngest campers.
Half Day: 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Trekkers (6-7 year olds)
For children entering 1st & 2nd grade  
Trekkers enjoy habitat explorations by seeing and doing. Mini-experiments, inquiry-based interactions and nature crafts along with creative play and hikes encourage camper’s natural curiosity.
Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bushmasters at Teatown (8-9 year olds)
For children entering 3rd & 4th grade
The spirit of discovery kicks into high gear for 8 and 9 year olds. Campers learn about the delicate balance in the great web of life by exploring, playing games, and participating in mini-projects on sustainability, habitats, food webs, and wildlife stewardship.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bushmasters at Cliffdale (8-9 year olds)
For children entering 3rd & 4th grade .
Session 2 and 4
Focusing on people’s relationship to the land, Cliffdale Bushmasters take to the meadows, forests and swamps.  The intimate setting presents an ideal backdrop for small group activities and hands-on exploration. Children are bused from the Lakeside Parking Lot to Cliffdale  each day.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cliffdale Nature Girls (8-12 year olds)
For girls entering 3rd—7th grade
Session 1 and 3
This program focuses on encouraging girls to get out and truly be ‘wild women’. In addition to the classic Teatown experience, Nature Girls focus on cooperation, self confidence, and leadership skills as they follow in the footsteps of Jane Goodall and other great Nature Girls. Children are bused from the Lakeside Parking Lot to Cliffdale each day.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Junior Naturalists (10-12 year olds)
For children entering 5th, 6th & 7th grade
Action-packed days of hiking, climbing and field excursions create a memorable experience for Junior Naturalists.  By participating in conservation efforts such as invasive pulls, habitat surveys and more, Junior Naturalists are encouraged through knowledge and investigations to care about  our region’s flora and fauna.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Explorers (13 & 14 year olds)
For children entering 8th & 9th grade
Designed for active teens, this challenging adventure camp travels off-site daily to discover new places and learn about biological diversity and local ecosystems.  Past trips have included explorations of rocky mountaintops, salt and freshwater marshes, and visits to local zoos, wildlife preserves, and state parks.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm