Nature Camps in Connecticut (Hartford County)

When I think about summer camps the first things that come to mind are exploring the wilderness, sitting by the campfire roasting marshmallows, being outside in the sun, and just enjoying nature. So why not help to create the same memories for your own child by sending them to one of Hartford County’s great nature themed camps?

The town of Windsor’s Northwest Park offers a great nature camp program that focuses on science, farm and nature while enjoying the outdoors. Your child will be engaged in hands-on experiences, activities, games, hikes, observations, projects, stories, and experiments. Crafts are also incorporated into the camp experience. Broken up into week-long sessions from June to August, you may register your child for multiple weeks of camp. Camps are based on what grade your child will be entering in the fall.

145 Lang Rd. Windsor, CT 06095

The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park in Kensington has a variety of outdoor summer camp programs for ages 3-5 and grades 1-3. Your child will learn about insects, animals, farm life, the great outdoors and much more! Check the website for more information about rates, schedules and registration.

191 Farmington Ave. Kensington, CT 06037

Roaring Brook Nature Center has a great summer discovery program that offers your child a unique blend of education and recreation that allows a child to explore the sense of wonder they may feel towards the natural world. The program is for preschoolers through children entering grade 8.

70 Gracey Rd. Canton, CT 06019

A special Kayaking/canoeing camp is one of the many fun outdoor adventured themed camps offered at Winding Trails. This specific program runs from July 9-13 but there are many others to choose from. With two fun trips down the Farmington River to take advantage of all the skills they learned this camp is geared for kids ages 10-13. Check the website to find out about all the other fun programs offered.

50 Winding Trails Drive Farmington, CT 06032

South Windsor Recreation offers a camp for 12-15 year olds called the Adventure Unit. It is a weekly summer camp that takes exciting trips including many nature themed spots such as the Hammonasset Nature Center, hiking up Mt. Washington and Bear Mountain, biking around Lake Waramaug and much more! Check the website for a full list of all the amazing trips.

150 Nevers Rd. South Windsor, CT 06074

The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center offers a variety of summer programs for children ages 2-15. They all emphasize learning about our relationship with the natural world, exploring the outdoors safely, balancing learning and recreation and individual attention through small classes.

505 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109