Camp for children entering grade 1 and 2

Campers enjoy outdoor fun that weaves together stories, games, activities, water play, and reflective time in their "Magic Spot," and emerge with new friendships, amazing discoveries, and a deeper respect for nature and the outdoors.
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Outdoor Discovery Camp

This program is offered at two convenient sites—Norwich, Vermont, and Hanover, New Hampshire.

"He enjoyed coming every day. He loved the hikes, games, and counselors." -Montshire Outdoor Discovery Camp parent

Choose one, two, or three weeks of this popular nature program.

  • Session A:  Nature's Toolbox:  Discover how plants and animals interact with, and are adapted to their physical environment.  We will develop tools to observe the world more closely.
  • Session B:  Who Lives Here?  Explore different habitats and learn what makes each one unique.  Discover who makes their home in the woods and meadows around our campsite.
  • Session C:  Water Worlds:  Wade into ponds, streams and vernal pools to explore aquatic worlds and the life found there.  (Only offered at the Hanover Site!)

Fee: Members: $270, non-members: $300

Montshire Site

9 a.m.–3 p.m.
June 25-29 [FULL] Session OM1A Nature's Toolbox
July 2-6 Session OM2B Who Lives Here?
July 9-13 Session OM3A Nature's Toolbox
July 16-20 Session OM4B Who Lives Here?
July 23-27 Session OM5A Nature's Toolbox
July 30 - August 3 Session OM6B Who Lives Here?
August 6-10 [FULL] Session OM7A Nature's Toolbox
August 13-17 [FULL] Session OM8B Who Lives Here?

Hanover Site

8:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
June 25-29 Session OH9B Who Lives Here?
July 9-13 Session OH10C Water Worlds
July 16-20 Session OH11C Water Worlds
July 23-27 Session OH12B Who Lives Here?
July 30 - August 3 Session OH13C Water Worlds

"It gave our daughter a true experience out in nature, which is what we had hoped for." -Montshire Outdoor Discovery Camp parent

Hanover Site
• Easy drop-off and pickup behind the Ray School
• Swimming and water play at Storrs Pond
• The rustic Colonial Cabin as a base camp