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.

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

2025 Summer Camp Sessions

Registration is OPEN

Financial assistance is available and we strive to keep our camps accessible to all. The Nature Museum offers camp scholarships for families thanks to the Agnes Lindsay Trust, local organizations, and Nature Museum donors.

See our Camp FAQs & Policies webpage to learn more.

Register for Summer Camps

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: $160

Session 1: Mon. 06/30/25 - 7/2/25
Theme: Nature Explorers

Play in nature is proven to provide a variety of mental and physical benefits for kids of all ages. Campers will have daily opportunities to be exploratory and active in a variety of intentional ways from hiking and stream exploration to fort building and fairy house building.

Session 2: Tues. 7/29/25 - Wed. 7/31/25
Theme: Wildlife Wonders

Vermont is home to over 400 amazing species of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians! In this camp, we’ll take a closer look at a variety of animals that call Vermont home. From habitat exploration to investigating real animals bio-facts, this camp is sure to excite your junior biologist.

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Brave Bears Camps

Ages: 6-8

Cost: $350

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

Session 1: Mon. 7/7/25 - Fri. 7/11/25
Theme: Ways of The Woods

The forest is a place of resource, rest, inspiration, play, and reflection. In this camp, the forest will truly be our classroom, playground, and refuge! We’ll get to know some of our tree, plant, and wildlife neighbors as we hike about the unique parts of nearby woodlands. We’ll learn lessons about caring for the forest, ways to safely explore, practice daily observation, and of course play, sing, and bond among the maple and conifer trees.

Session 2: Mon. 7/14/25 - Fri. 7/18/25

Theme: Creative Critters

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 art of observation will allow us to appreciate whole landscapes and minute details. The games, activities, challenges and crafts are all about connecting with nature to inspire creative whimsy throughout this camp week.

Session 3: Mon. 7/28/25 - Fri. 8/1/25

Theme: Wildlife Wonders

Vermont is home to over 400 amazing species of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians! In this camp, we’ll take a closer look at a variety of animals that call Vermont home. From habitat exploration to investigating real animals bio-facts, this camp is sure to excite your junior biologist.

Session 4: Mon. 8/4/25 - Fri. 8/8/25
Theme: Wild Ways

Surviving and thriving in nature relies on knowledge, experience, and connection. Campers will discover how wild animals survive and thrive, be introduced to wilderness skills, and experience other important ways that we can connect with, and protect, nature on a personal level.

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Wild Walkers Camps

Ages: 9-11

Cost: $350

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

Session 1: Mon. 7/7/25 - Fri. 7/11/25
Theme: Ways of The Woods

The forest is a place of resource, rest, inspiration, play, and reflection. In this camp, the forest will truly be our classroom, playground, and refuge! We’ll get to know some of our tree, plant, and wildlife neighbors as we hike about the unique parts of nearby woodlands. We’ll learn some basic Leave No Trace and wilderness skills, practice daily reflection and observation, and of course play, sing, and bond among the maple and conifer trees.

Session 2: Mon. 7/14/25 - Fri. 7/18/25
Theme: Creative Critters

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 art of observation will allow us to appreciate whole landscapes and minute details. The games, activities, challenges and crafts are all about connecting with nature to inspire creative whimsy throughout this camp week.

Week 3: Mon. 8/4/25 - Fri. 8/8/25
Theme: Wild Ways

Surviving and thriving in nature relies on knowledge, experience, and connection. Campers will discover how wild animals survive and thrive, be introduced to wilderness skills, and experience other important ways that we can connect with, and protect, nature on a personal level.

Register