Art and Nature Camp

What wildlife lives in our midst?  There are so many wonderful creatures making their homes all around us. Deer, squirrels, turtles, frogs, and foxes are just a few of the creatures we will explore. How do they build shelters? What do they eat? Children will create art inspired by frogs and squirrels, build shelters and explore our frog pond while being inspired by stories about wild animals in our local environment. 

The great diversity of our eastern woodland and the many birds that rely on trees for their survival is our focus. Together, we will learn how trees keep our air clean and give us many gifts that we use every day. Children will explore how shape, color and habitat are expressed in the trees around them. We will make artist prints from wood, leaf and bark as well as our own paint brushes from twigs and tree needles to paint with. We will also investigate the many common birds that rely on trees for shelter and food.

There are little creatures all around us; insects, bugs and bees help us in such big ways! As we observe the tiny lives of bugs and butterflies, we can wonder at their extraordinary gifts! Children will learn from a local beekeeper how these remarkable creatures provide us with sweet honey. Campers will also learn about pollinators and how they make the food we eat possible. We will examine the multitude of patterns and colors in the butterfly kingdom, make art that flies and our own butterfly wings! 

Summer is a time when the Garden State is alive with color and delicious produce. Campers will learn how a tiny seed can grow into plants that give us such a variety of food and flowers, while exploring the partnership between plants and pollinators. Make edible creations, and a sweet cake from vegetables! Find out how you can make paint from flowers and paint your own masterpiece!  Hear stories of the fairies and garden gnomes that help us to care for all growing things. Together we will create a make-believe garden inspired by nature, fairies and garden gnomes.

Half Day Session:  9:00am-12:00pm

• 4 week option:  $1,100

• 8 week option:  $2,000 ($200 discount)

Full Day Session:  9:00am-3:00pm

• 4 week option:  $1,500

• 8 week option: $2,700 ($300 discount)

Extended Day:  3:00pm-5:30pm

• 4 week option:  $400

• 8 week option:  $800

• DROP IN:  $25/day