Eco-Discovery Summer Camp at Great Hollow (Ages 6-12)
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/14/2026
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, arts and crafts, games, hikes, and daily time for self-directed play.
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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 three age groups:
- Curious Kids for ages 6-8
- Knee-High Naturalists for ages 8-10
- Eco-Explorers for ages 9-12
Hours:
- Camp hours are from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Parents and caregivers can begin dropping campers off at 8:45 am
- The latest campers can be picked up is 3:15 pm
Pricing:
- Early Bird Registration (Register before April 1, 2026)
- Non-members: $340 per child
- Family-level and above members: $306.00 per child
- Please note the weeks of June 17 – 19 and June 29 – July 1 are shortened weeks. The reduced weekly price for these sessions is $220 per child for non-members and $198 per child for family-level and above members.
- Registration on April 1, 2026 or later
- Non-members: $355 per child
- Family-level and above members: $319.50 per child
- Please note the weeks of June 17 – 19 and June 29 – July 1 are shortened weeks. The reduced weekly price for these sessions is $235 per child for non-members and $211.50 per child for family-level and above members.
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 (same list as required by the state of Connecticut for schools). Health assessments must be from within the previous 24 months and vaccinations must be current.
- If your child has a health condition (allergy, asthma, etc.) then you will also need to submit a signed 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
- Shared materials, equipment, and surfaces will be sanitized daily
- 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 illness including, but not limited to, a fever, runny nose, or persistent cough
Location:
Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center, 225 State Route 37, New Fairfield, CT 06812, United States
See map: Google Maps
*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.
The event has already taken place on this date:
08/14/2026
Time:
Camp hours are from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Parents and caregivers can begin dropping campers off at 8:45 am
The latest campers can be picked up is 3:15 pm
Ages
6-8 years 9-12 yearsWeb Service