Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
Each of our weekly camp sessions features a different theme, which is integrated into the activities and programs for the week, taking full advantage of the SM&NC’s unique setting. Programs are led by an experienced SM&NC Environmental Educator or Preschool Teacher to provide exciting and engaging interactive experiences both in the classroom and in the natural world.
2021 Dates:
- 6/28 – 8/13
Wild at Art Camp
Children entering PreK4 or K will go wild for art and nature at our newly updated camp! We’ll explore all of the best that SM&NC has to offer and get your campers unplugged and OUTSIDE hiking on trails, participating in outdoor art, visiting animal pastures, experiencing free play, rolling over logs, and more! Give your kids the camp experience they crave and that is vital to their development! Find joy and explore curiosity this summer! Our Wild at Art camp is taught by our Preschool Teachers and experienced seasonal staff.
Earth Keepers
Engage your camper in the hands-on exploration of art and nature. In each session campers will discover the diverse resources of the SM&NC’s unique facility with visits to the Heckscher Farm, Museum galleries, or nature trails, guided by one of our experienced environmental educators. In addition, we’ll also explore a number of great, age-appropriate art experiences exploring different media. This year, all grades will be in one classroom allowing for more time for creation, exploration, and fun! Limited to 12 campers for a great group experience. This camp is taught by a full-time Environmental Educator and experienced seasonal instructors.
Heckscher Farmers Camp
Immerse your camper in the daily chores and activities of our Heckscher Farm in this interactive program. Campers will be responsible for helping with daily chores such as grooming, exercising, feeding, and cleaning farm animals, and will also help with weekly produce harvest and planting in our organic garden. Learn how to properly exercise and provide enrichment for animals, explore our hay lofts and barns, and hang out in the pastures! Kids will also participate in hands-on cooking and farm crafts.
Explorers Adventure
Campers will explore all aspects of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in this exciting, hands-on, camp. From Heckscher Farm and our nature trails to streams and ponds, campers will work with animals, plant in our garden, study vernal pool amphibians, and more. Each session will consist of a mix of field studies, farm experiences, live animal interaction, arts and crafts, and nature exploration specially designed to get older campers excited about the outdoors. Days will include special guests, behind the-scenes visits on Heckscher Farm, live animal handling, and cooking experiences! Camp staff includes full-time SM&NC Environmental Educators and experienced seasonal educators.
Details & Schedules
Schedules
Wild at Art Camp
Age: 4 - 5 Years
Session Length: 1 - 7 Weeks
| M | T | W | Th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 - 12:15 | 9:15 - 12:15 | 9:15 - 12:15 | 9:15 - 12:15 | 9:15 - 12:15 |
extended day available
Earth Keepers
Age: 6 - 9 Years
Session Length: 1 - 7 Weeks
| M | T | W | Th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 - 12:30 | 9:30 - 12:30 | 9:30 - 12:30 | 9:30 - 12:30 | 9:30 - 12:30 |
extended day available
Heckscher Farmers Camp
Age: 6 - 9 Years
Session Length: 1 - 4 Weeks
| M | T | W | Th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 1:30 | 9:00 - 1:30 | 9:00 - 1:30 | 9:00 - 1:30 | 9:00 - 1:30 |
Explorers Adventure
Age: 8 - 12 Years
Session Length: 1 - 7 Weeks
| M | T | W | Th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 3:00 | 9:00 - 3:00 | 9:00 - 3:00 | 9:00 - 3:00 | 9:00 - 3:00 |