43rd Annual Family Nature Day September 28th, 2024

We know summers can be hectic and it’s helpful to plan ahead. Here is some information about White Memorial’s Summer Nature Camp 2024. Registration for all camps will open April 1 for members and April 15 for non-members. When that time comes, visit https://whitememorialcc.org/public-programs-for-children/ and click on the program you are interested in. If you are not a member, or need to renew your membership, you can do so at any time – https://whitememorialcc.org/join-renew/

Wonder Nature Camp
For Ages 4 & 5 (we cannot make exceptions)
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7
9:30am – 11:30 am

These are weekly 2-hour programs on Wednesdays that take place both outdoors and in the Nature Museum. Activities such as hikes, story-time, games, and crafts will introduce young ones to the wonders of nature. Sign up either by session or for the whole series. Meet in the Nature Museum’s Children’s Corner. Wonder Camp is designed to be a drop-off program. However, if parents/grandparents would like to stay, please call to let us know.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Space is limited! Members: $15/session, Non-members: $25/session. Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis – inquire by calling. Refunds will only be issued if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the program you booked. Upon registration, you will be mailed a confirmation letter and a permission slip. Please review this mailing closely and return the permission slip.

Discovery Nature Camp
Entering Grades 1 & 2 (we cannot make exceptions)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29-Aug. 2 (added a 4th week!)
9:30am – 3:30pm each day

These are week-long sessions featuring outdoor adventures on the grounds of White Memorial, as well as games, books, songs, and crafts that help kids learn more about the natural world around them. Sign up by week or for multiple weeks. Meet on the lawn of the A.B. Ceder Room. 

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Space is limited. Members: $150/week. Non-members: $210/week. Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis – inquire by calling. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 processing fee per registration) if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the program you booked. 

Upon registration, you will be mailed a confirmation letter along with 4 important documents: a permission slip, a blank physical form, a medication authorization form, and a list of Policies and Procedures. Please review this mailing closely and return the necessary paperwork. Please be aware that each child must have an updated (within 36 months of camp date) physical in order to participate. We do not keep physicals on file from previous years your child was enrolled in camp.

Exploration Nature Camp
Entering Grades 3 & 4: July 8-12 (SOLD OUT already!) & July 15-19
Entering Grades 5 & 6: July 22-26 & July 29 – Aug. 2
Entering Grades 7, 8 & 9: August 5-9
(We cannot make exceptions to stated grade ranges)
9:30-3:30pm each day

Kids entering grades 3 – 9 can join us for week-long sessions that immerse them in nature! All-day adventures will take us to unique parts of White Memorial property AND offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT. Activities include hiking trails, climbing mountains, learning to identify wildlife, collecting rocks, investigating aquatic life, exploring different ecosystems, and more. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Space is limited! Members: $180/week, Non-members: $240/week. Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis – inquire by calling. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 processing fee per registration) if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the program you booked. 

Upon registration, you will be mailed a confirmation letter along with 4 important documents: a permission slip, a blank physical form, a medication authorization form, and a list of Policies and Procedures. Please review this mailing closely and return the necessary paperwork. Please be aware that each child must have an updated (within 36 months of camp date) physical in order to participate. We do not keep physicals on file from previous years your child was enrolled in camp.