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Eco-Discovery Camp at Great Hollow (Ages 6-12)


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/18/2023
Great Hollow’s weekly day camp offers children ages 6-12 unique and fun opportunities to forge lasting connections with the natural world on our 825-acre nature preserve in New Fairfield, CT. Our days are spent outdoors, exploring Great Hollow’s creeks, forests, meadows, and trails, learning about the critters that make this special place their home. Each weekly session includes science-based environmental education activities, arts and crafts, games, hikes, and daily time for self-directed play.

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2023 Eco-Discovery Camp Schedule

Camp Dates Session Age Range Jump To Description
June 19 – 23 Speak For The Trees Knee-High Naturalists (6-8) View
June 26 – 30 Survival Week Knee-High Naturalists (6-8) View
July 5 – 7 Pollinator Pals Mixed Ages (7-11) View
July 10 – 14 Survival Week Eco-Explorers (9-12) View
July 17 – 21 STEAM Team Eco-Explorers (9-12) View
July 24 – 28 Speak For The Trees Eco-Explorers (9-12) View
July 31 – August 4 Water Exploration Week Eco-Explorers (9-12) View
August 7 – 11 Water Exploration Week Knee-High Naturalists (6-8) View
August 14 – 18 Budding Artists Knee-High Naturalists (6-8) View

 

2023 Pricing & Details

Ages: Eco-Discovery Camp is open to all children who are at least 6 years old and have completed Kindergarten up to the age of 12. Camp weeks are divided into two age groups: Knee-High Naturalists for ages 6-8 and Eco-Explorers for ages 9-12. Please note that if your child is 8 or 9 you may elect to age-up or age-down depending on your child’s situation. This is a common request when siblings wish to attend the same week of camp.

Price: The price for one week of camp is $325 per child for non-members and $292.50 per child for family-level and above members. July 5-7 is a short week due to the holiday and will be prorated as such.

Hours: Camp hours are from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Parents and caregivers can begin dropping off campers at 8:45 am. The latest campers can be picked up is 3:15 pm.

Cancellations and Refunds: Please click here to review our cancellation and refund policy.

Health and Safety: All campers will need to submit a current Health Assessment performed by a licensed physician or APRN along with proof of current vaccinations. Health assessments must be from within the previous 24 months, vaccinations must be current. If your child has a health condition (allergy, asthma, etc.) then you will also need to submit an Individual Plan of Care form (last page of packet or you may submit your own). If your child needs to take medication during the camp day you will also need to provide an Authorization for the Administration of Medication form and have it signed by your child’s physician.

Please note our Covid-19 safety measures: Masks will be optional when indoors, but this policy may change at any time. All campers should attend each day with a mask packed in their bags. Shared materials, equipment, and surfaces will be sanitized daily. Our camp staff have been fully vaccinated. For the health and well-being of others we ask that you do not send your child to camp if they are exhibiting signs of COVID or any other illness.

 


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Location:

225 State Route 37
New Fairfield, CT, 06812
United States

Phone:

203-546-7789
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
08/18/2023
Time: 
9 am - 3 pm