SUMMER CAMP: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
Let your child dive into a week of outdoor adventure and discovery at Nature Explorers Camp! Each week is a unique journey across Merck Forest’s incredible landscapes, packed with activities, excursions, and hands-on projects designed to connect campers with the natural world. Here’s what your camper can look forward to:
- Exciting Activities: Fly kites, build terrariums, and learn essential outdoor skills.
- Immersive Exploration: Hike through scenic trails, forage in the woods and pastures, and uncover the wonders of Merck’s ecosystems.
- Farm Adventures: Lend a hand around the farm and meet the animals that call it home.
- Creative Fun: Engage in imaginative play, collaborative projects, and creative discovery inspired by nature.
Nature Explorers Camp is all about connecting your 4th or 5th grader to the land while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure. Campers will return home with muddy boots, joyful memories, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Limited to 10 campers; tuition: $275 per camper. For complete details and registration information, click HERE. Please read our DOCUMENTATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES (below) carefully.
Six One-Week Sessions:
- June 30 – July 3, 9am – 3pm. (Please note: camp will not be held on July 4; our fee for this session is pro-rated to reflect this.)
- July 7-11, M-F, 9:00-3:00
- July 14-18, M-F, 9:00-3:00
- July 21-25, M-F, 9:00-3:00
- July 28 – August 1, M-F, 9:00-3:00
- August 4-8, M-F, 9:00-3:00
DOCUMENTATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES:
- Registration is not considered complete until all forms have been submitted. Failure to submit completed registration forms will result in a loss of space in the camp and any tuition paid.
- Cancellation requests received at least 28 days before the first day of camp will receive a refund, less the $50 processing fee.
- Cancellation requests received within 28 days of the first day of camp will not be refunded, unless we are able to fill your reservation with a child from the waiting list. In such a case the $50 administrative fee will be levied.
- We will not refund registration fees if a child misses one or more days of camp due to illness, unexpected family obligations, dismissal, or any other foreseen event.
- Other children may not be substituted into your child’s vacant spot.
- We reserve the right to cancel a camp program due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances; in this situation we will work to place campers into another camp or we will issue a full refund.
