The Nature Place Day Camp

A noncompetitive day camp exploring forests, fields and farmland near New York City.

Campers explore nature through outdoor experiences, swimming, arts and farm activities, with programming matched to their age group.

ACA-accredited

Nature explorationDay camp

CAMP-NY-010

Campers paddle red canoes across a broad lake.View past-program photos (4)

Courses & activities

Nature and adventure

Hiking, outdoor skills and challenge activities form part of the experience; trips and higher-challenge activities depend on age.

Swimming, farm and arts

Swimming, gardening, cooking and arts offer varied experiences throughout the day.

Camp features & life

Noncompetitive approach

The emphasis is on participation, cooperation and exploration rather than competitive results.

Who might enjoy this camp?

Children who enjoy nature and outdoor activity

Confirm the program group, language support and participation requirements before enrollment.

2027 dates & tuition

July 6–August 13, 2027; inquire about individual 4-, 5- or 6-week combinationsAges 4–16

4, 5 or 6 weeks

USD 5,845 and up

2027 parent-transport rates for 4/5/6 weeks are USD 5,845/6,650/7,460, guaranteed through December 21, 2026; bus packages vary by area. Programs, trips, camp overnights and swim towels are included. Deposit USD 750; balance due March 31. Four-week enrollment must start in week 1 or 2, with the first two weeks consecutive. Contact an advisor for other service details. Before payment, confirm the selected session’s written cancellation, refund, deposit and mandatory-charge terms.

Travel & participation

Four-week combinations must begin in week one or two, with the first two weeks attended consecutively; other combinations follow camp enrollment rules.

For day camp, families need local accommodation, an adult responsible for transport and an emergency contact.

Transport routes serve areas including NYC, New Jersey and Westchester; confirm 2027 stops and schedules.

Families visiting from overseas should confirm visitor eligibility, health paperwork and emergency-contact requirements.

Past-program photos (4)

A hiking group pauses on a rocky overlook above wooded hills.

Children practice an outdoor skill using sticks on a grassy field.

A swim instructor works with children and a hoop in an outdoor pool.

A camper climbs a tree-mounted climbing route.

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications