All Nature Museum camps allow time and space for free play, exploration, hands-on learning, and camper-driven interests. Camp agendas are subject to change as they are made to be flexible and adaptable to accommodate camper interests, outdoor conditions, camp group dynamics, and other circumstances. Our goal is to make each camp experience safe, fun, and engaging!

Financial assistance is available and we strive to keep our camps accessible to all. See our Camp FAQ page for more information.

For all camp questions, send an email to camps@nature-museum.org to learn more.

2026 Summer Camp Sessions

Registration Opens Feb 2nd

See descriptions and dates for 2026 below

Wee Explorers Camps

Ages: 4-5

All campers are expected to be able to take care of their own basic bathroom and changing needs. If you're unsure of your child’s ability to meet these expectations and/or attend the full day of camp, please contact Jay DeGregorio, jay@nature-museum.org or 802-843-2111, before registering to discuss.

Camp Time: 9:30AM - 2:00PM; Drop off 9:00AM - 9:30AM, pick up 2:00PM - 2:30PM

Cost: $170/Camp only; $215 total w/aftercare (aftercare is $45 extra)

Session 1: Animal Adventures; Mon. 6/29/26 - Wed. 7/1/26

A variety of amazing animals call Vermont home and they are the stars of this week’s camp! We’ll learn about all kinds of furry, slimy, feathered, and crawling animal friends. Our hands-on learning will include catching pond critters, investigating animal pelts and mounts, and playing animal-inspired games.

Session 2: Budding Naturalists; Tues. 7/28/26 - Thurs. 7/30/26

Calling all nature curious kids! This camp aims to foster joy, feed curiosity, and reveal connections that all naturalists share. Campers will have opportunities to investigate and connect with nature through observation, hands-on exploration, and regular opportunities for play in the nearby forests, fields, ponds, and streams.

Brave Bears Camps

Ages: 6-8

Cost: $375

Camp Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM; Drop off 9:00AM - 9:30AM, pick up 3:30PM - 4:00PM

Session 1: Networks in Nature; Mon. 7/6/26 - Fri. 7/10/26

Our planet ties people, wildlife, plants and the elements of their surroundings all together into a network of countless connections. Campers will discover connections between creatures, plant life, natural resources, and more through our excursions, stories and activities. Through it all, we’ll explore the endlessly exciting mystery: how do each of us weave into all of these connections?

Session 2: Creative Critters; Mon. 7/13/26 - Fri. 7/17/26

This week of camp will draw on the bountiful beauty found in nature to inspire us as we blend practices of art and science. The architectural mastery of animals like the beaver, nest–building birds, and weaving spiders will guide our creations. The textures and shapes of trees and plants will help us create patterns, prints and poems. The games, activities, challenges and crafts are all about connecting with nature to inspire creative whimsy throughout this camp week.

Session 3: Budding Naturalists; Mon. 7/27/26 - Fri. 7/31/26

Calling all nature curious kids! This camp aims to foster joy, feed curiosity, and reveal connections that all naturalists share. Campers will have opportunities to investigate and connect with nature through observation, hands-on exploration, and regular opportunities for play in the nearby forests, fields, ponds, and streams.

Session 4: Watersheds, Wetlands & Wildlife; Mon. 8/03/26 - Fri. 8/07/26

Across the many rolling mountains, sheltered forests, lively meadows, and bustling towns in our little corner of Vermont, precious water flows, freezes, seeps, and stands. This is the Connecticut River Watershed! Watersheds contain many important features such as wetland habitats and a diversity of wildlife neighbors. In this camp, we’ll take a dive into watershed basics, get to know the conserved wetland in the museum’s Chapman Meadow, and investigate other nearby watershed features and unique tributaries.

Wild Walkers Camps

Ages: 9-11

Cost: $375

Camp Time: 9:30-3:30; Drop off 9-9:30, pick up 3:30-4:00

Session 1: Networks in Nature; Mon. 7/6/26 - Fri. 7/10/26

Our planet ties people, wildlife, plants and the elements of their surroundings all together into a network of countless connections. Campers will discover connections between creatures, plant life, natural resources, and more through our excursions, stories and activities. Through it all, we’ll explore the endlessly exciting mystery: how do each of us weave into all of these connections?

Session 2: Creative Critters; Mon. 7/13/26 - Fri. 7/17/26

This week of camp will draw on the bountiful beauty found in nature to inspire us as we blend practices of art and science. The architectural mastery of animals like the beaver, nest–building birds, and weaving spiders will guide our creations. The textures and shapes of trees and plants will help us create patterns, prints and poems. The games, activities, challenges and crafts are all about connecting with nature to inspire creative whimsy throughout this camp week.

Session 3: Watersheds, Wetlands & Wildlife; Mon. 8/03/26 - Fri. 8/07/26

Across the many rolling mountains, sheltered forests, lively meadows, and bustling towns in our little corner of Vermont, precious water flows, freezes, seeps, and stands. This is the Connecticut River Watershed! Watersheds contain many important features such as wetland habitats and a diversity of wildlife neighbors. In this camp, we’ll take a dive into watershed basics, get to know the conserved wetland in the museum’s Chapman Meadow, and investigate other nearby watershed features and unique tributaries.