2026 Flanders Summer Camp & Academies
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Little Explorers | Ages 3 – 5, Grades PreK – K | Location: Trail House
Outdoor nature-based programming for young minds and hearts awaits! The little explorers program encourages skill development, self-confidence, learning to care for nature and all its creatures, and opportunities to strengthen social problem-solving. Hands-on learning, age appropriate crafts and activities, and core daily routines provide safety and structure while encouraging child-directed and inquiry-based learning. Daily lessons and themes build a foundation of environmental awareness that last a lifetime.
Outdoor Adventures | Ages: 5 – 9, Grades 1 – 5 | Location: Sugar House
In our most adventurous summer camp, our future earth stewards engage in play, inquiry-based learning and adventure seeking in addition to theme-based learning and lessons. Exploration of diverse ecosystems and habitats, hiking, and discovering animal life cycles, forest ecology, Flanders’ wildlife enrich the daily themed-based lessons. Youth are encouraged in team-building, communication and developmental skills as they discover their strengths in a safe, fun hands-on learning environment.
Farming Fun | Ages: 5 – 9, Grades 1 – 5 | Location: North Barn
Children will love the hands-on experiences of a New England farm! The wonders of new life create joy as children hold fuzzy baby chicks or cuddle fluffy baby bunnies. Gathering chicken eggs, feeding and caring for barn animals, walking goats, calculating incubation times for poultry and practicing veterinarian skills will inspire and entertain! Youth engage daily in core barn routines and experience the joys of summer fun on hikes, arts & crafts, animal games and old-fashioned fun!
Amazing Art! | Ages: 5 – 9, Grades 1 – 5 | Location: The Studio
Nature inspires young artists as they examine shapes, forms and patterns of the ecosystems around them! Each diverse habitat discovery connects plant and animal life to artistic expression. New mediums, fascinating materials, and an array of colorful forms serve as a base for creations from theatre camp to world crafts to the traditional fine arts. Flanders Art camps have a focus on fun and supporting each other’s work as children develop new skills and are encouraged to expand their own unique, personal styles.
Kids in the Kitchen | Ages: 7 – 10, Grades 2 – 6 | Location: Van Vleck House
Young Chefs will be creative in the kitchen as they learn lifelong culinary skills. We use fresh ingredients to connect the “dish of the day” to the ground where it grows. Local food choices are mixed with a heaping scoop of wholesome fun to encourage kids to grow up healthy, strong in mind and body. Children enjoy learning about proper use of tools, new techniques, and safe food handling. Next generation young chefs will experience a meaningful connection to our earth home through food . . . from soup to nuts! Space is limited to 10. Materials fee $10.
Environmental Youth Leadership (E.Y.L) | Ages: 10 – 13, Grades 5 – 8 | Location: South Barn
Youth need hands-on projects and opportunities to contribute meaningfully! Our EYL camps cultivate young leadership as they discover the diversity of life in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Forest management, sustainability, natural resource conservation, survival skills, and invasive species management are part of their journey to become earth stewards. Opportunities to discuss findings, build lasting relationships with peers, and learn environmental ethics are built into the daily flow. Core elements include ample time to hike trails, search for wildlife and visit favorite places at Flanders!
Science, Art & Adventure Academies | Ages Vary | Location: Trail House Lab
Flanders is excited to offer science, adventure and art academies this summer. Academy programs offer a more structured day of formal scientific investigation and inquiry-driven learning that covers the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Programs go in-depth into topics, bringing to life the lessons they learned at school. Every day is filled both scientific process, adventure, discussion, team-oriented challenges and skill-building to encourage young minds to think like an ecosystem. Exploration of Flanders forests, wetlands, meadow and unique natural areas provide a rich outdoor classroom experience.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.