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With the exception of the week of July 24th, Montshire Summer Camp for 2023 is currently sold out.
Week 1 - Experiment! (grades 1-2)
June 26th – June 30th, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Experimenters explore how things work in the engineered and natural world through experiments and projects, with opportunities to play and explore outside, too.
Week 2 - Nature Detectives (grades 1-2)
July 3rd – July 7th (full week of camp), 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Nature Detectives will explore insects, water, plants, rocks and more while meeting new friends and developing a greater sense of place in the outdoors!
Week 3 - Explorers (grades 3-4)
July 10th – July 14th, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Campers will delve into the workings of the natural world by making observations and exploring the environment around them while meeting new friends through science and play.
Week 4 – Nature Detectives (grades 1-2)
July 17th – July 21st, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Nature Detectives will explore insects, water, plants, rocks and more while meeting new friends and developing a greater sense of place in the outdoors!
Week 5 - Makers (grades 5-6)
July 24th – July 28th, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Makers will use more complex tools than in younger camp sessions in order to experiment, design, and bring their ideas to life.
Week 6 – Inventors Workshop (grades 3-4)
July 31st – August 4th, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Inventors will create hands-on projects through experimentation and testing different ideas, while also playing outside with friends old and new!
Week 7 - Inventors Workshop (grades 3-4)
August 7th – August 11th, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Inventors will create hands-on projects through experimentation and testing different ideas, while also playing outside with friends old and new!
Week 8 - Makers (grades 5-6)
August 14th – August 18th, 9am-3pm
Members $350, non-members $375
Makers will use more complex tools than in younger camp sessions in order to experiment, design, and bring their ideas to life.
Social Narrative
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About Montshire Summer Camp
The Montshire offers a variety of day camps with exciting opportunities for learning, exploration, and discovery.
Each week is thoughtfully designed to create a unique camp experience that includes hands-on exploration, experiments, careful observation, quiet and active times, games, water play, and more.
Refund Policy
Cancellations made before May 26 receive a full refund, minus a $40 administrative fee. Cancellations made after May 26, and up to three weeks prior to the camp session’s start date, will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before a camp session’s start date are not eligible for a refund.
Montshire Summer Camp Staff
Montshire Summer Camps maintain a low camper-to-instructor ratio (6:1), ensuring individual attention is given to each camper.
Our staff members are well-trained and knowledgeable, with a variety of interests and experiences, and a love of working with children. Each staff member undergoes extensive training with the Montshire’s full-time science educators, and is proficient in safety and first-aid procedures.
What To Bring To Camp
- Lunch and mid-morning snack. Lunch boxes should fit in a daypack. Please include a small bag for lunch trash, as we practice a carry in/carry out policy.
- Small water bottle. We always have extra water at our campsites to refill.
Wear sneakers or other shoes appropriate for running and exploring to camp. No flip-flops or Crocs, please. - Raincoat. No umbrellas please. Boots optional. We do activities outside in rainy weather. In the case of thunderstorms or other severe weather we will bring the children inside.
- Camp clothes. Clothes your child can get dirty are the best. You may want to include a hat.
- Masks are encouraged indoors but not required.
- Swimsuit, towel and water shoes. Water shoes are required when swimming or exploring.
Bug repellent & sunscreen (optional). We always have extra sunscreen but do not provide bug repellent. - Daypack for the listed items. Please leave other items at home.