Sheldrake Environmental Center

June Mini-Camp in Nature

Preschool is out……it’s time for June Mini-Camp!  Join us for fun and learning in the sun at our outdoor STEM program. Your child will spend the week being a nature detective, learning about the plant and animal wildlife around Sheldrake’s 60 acres. Time will be spent exploring the natural world, listening to nature stories, crafting, and playing games.

For children ages 3-6.

Camp registration is by week, allowing campers to pick and choose. The 2021 schedule is as follows:

  • Week 1: June 7-11 – 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Week 2: June 14-18 – choose 9:30 am-12:30 pm* or 1:30-4:30 pm*
  • Week 3: June 21-25 – choose 9:30 am-12:30 pm* or 1:30-4:30 pm
  • Week 4: June 28-July 2 – 9:30 am-12:30 pm

*Wait list

Fee: $325 for members, $350 for non-members

COVID-19 Precautions: All participants are required to wear masks, complete daily health screeners, have their temperature taken daily, and sign a waiver at the outset of the program. Classes are conducted outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather. Group size is limited.

Register below to secure your spot. To be added to the wait list of a section that’s full, please email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org with the subject line “June Mini-Camp Wait List.”

Nature Bugs – Springtime

Explore Sheldrake’s 60 acres while searching for signs of new life and emergency from dormancy. Each week, we’ll embark on a new adventure, complemented by stories crafts, games, and other nature-themed activities. Class is held entirely outdoors, with nature as our classroom.

Dates: Fridays – April 16-May 21 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00-2:00 pm

For ages: 3-5 (this is a drop-off program; children must be at least 3 prior to the start of the program)

Fee: $135 for members, $150 for non-members

COVID-19 Precautions: All participants are required to wear masks, complete daily health screeners, have their temperature taken daily, and sign a waiver at the outset of the program. Classes are conducted entirely outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather (any canceled classes will be made up). Group size is limited.

Register below to secure your spot.

The class is full. Please explore our other programs or email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org to be added to the wait list.

Little Critters – Springtime (Wednesdays)

Join Sheldrake for our all-outdoor nature program, designed to give children the opportunity for STEM enrichment, connection with nature, and the company of other young enthusiasts. Each week, we’ll explore Sheldrake’s 60 acres, observing the effects of spring on plants and animals. Whether sneaking up on deer camouflaged in the woods, rolling logs in search of creepy-crawlies, or sleuthing on a scavenger hunt, we’ll create our own adventure.

Our Little Critters:

  • get first-hand experience with science and nature
  • learn about birds, insects, seeds, trees, and other natural wonders
  • enjoy the outdoors as they walk the trails of a 60-acre conservancy
  • have fun with nature games and other activities

Dates: Wednesdays – April 14-May 26 (7 sessions)

Time: 1:30-2:30 pm

For ages: 3-5 (drop-off program; children must already have turned 3 before the first session)

Fee: $155 for members, $175 for non-members

COVID-19 Precautions: All participants are required to wear masks, complete daily health screeners, have their temperature taken daily, and sign a waiver at the outset of the program. Classes are conducted entirely outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather (any canceled classes will be made up). Attendance is limited.

Register below to secure your spot.

The class is full. Please explore our other programs or email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org to be added to the wait list and consult our calendar for additional programming.