Summer Camp 2020
June 15 - August 14
Registration is open!
Summer Camp is still scheduled to be held at this time. We are monitoring the situation and will update you of any changes. Our refund policy can be found here.
Welcome to an unforgettable summer adventure!
Have fun and make friends while exploring our 150-acre preserve as experienced environmental educators teach conservation and awareness of our natural environment through animal encounters, nature crafts, hiking, kayaking on our pond, wilderness skills and so much more.
Small groups allow for a high quality experience in our supportive atmosphere. Ratios are 6:1 or better and the maximum number of campers per group is 16.
Experienced and enthusiastic summer camp counselors (ages 18+) along with qualified CITs facilitate fun and ensure learning all summer long!
Meet our staff and counselors
You will be re-directed to our
partner site, Sports Connect.
A $3 per transaction fee will apply.
Our Programs
*Groups correspond to the grade your child is entering in the fall of 2020.
Summer Nature Camp
Nestlings: Age 3 & early 4
Fledglings: PreK-K
Weekly registration.
Monday - Friday
9 am - 1 pm
From "forest friends" to "turtle power", each day is filled with live animals, arts and crafts, hikes, games, and age specific activities focusing on our nature theme of the day.
Summer Nature Camp
Scouts, Rangers & Explorers
Grades 1 - 6
Weekly registration.
Monday - Friday
9:30 - 3 pm
Investigate nature through woodland expeditions, stream exploration, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, wilderness games, live animals, and nature art!
Summer Uncharted
Grades 7 - 8
Weekly registration.
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 3 pm
With 150-acres as the only limit, we'll wade, hike and explore our way through each week. Be prepared to ditch your trail map and venture into the wilderness at Woodcock!
What happens at camp?
Overview of camp activities by age
Join Us: Camp Open House
Saturday, March 28
between 10 am - 12 pm
Meet the Woodcock Nature Center staff, experienced campers and a few animal ambassadors while trying out some activities that are part of a typical day at Woodcock’s popular Summer Nature Camp and what’s new for our 7-8th grade Summer Uncharted program.
This event is FREE. No registration required.
More Camp Fun
Family Fun: Friday Campouts!
Select weeks offer the opportunity to spend the night at Woodcock Nature Center! Open only to campers attending that week, and their parents (sorry, no siblings and Nestlings group not eligible). Campouts are weather permitting. See camp schedule for eligible weeks. There is a 45 person maximum. Sign-ups and tent rentals are first-come, first-served. Registration and payment accepted at drop off Monday morning each week (registration closes Wednesday at 3 pm). Download a registration form.
Packing for Camp: Eco Friendly Lunch Tips
Being mindful of the environment when you pack lunch and snack for your camper is not only a great idea but easier than you think! Check out these great ideas from our friends at Wilton Go Green:
Additional resources for reducing waste are available at Wilton Zero Waste Schools.
Nature Camp is for Everyone: Camp Scholarships
We make every effort to ensure our programs are accessible to the entire community. Summer camp scholarships are given out based on financial need and distributed on a case by case basis and depending on scholarship fund availability. Please complete our scholarship application.
Become a Camp Counselors or CIT
We are always looking for mature, self-motivated, fun students ages 18+ to work with our campers. Counselors are responsible for implementing our environmental education curriculum, leading animal lessons, coordinating activities, guiding campers, and managing group dynamics. We also run a CIT program for younger students ages 14+ interested in hands-on counselor training through our camps. Learn more.
