School is out; join the fun at Great Play! Along with our regularly scheduled classes, we will be offering two special play camps during April Break for players ages 3 to 8.

Engage your camper in the hands-on exploration of art and nature. In each session campers will discover the diverse resources of the SM&NC’s unique facility with visits to the planetarium, Heckscher Farm, Museum galleries, or nature trails, guided by one of our experienced environmental educators. To enhance the camper’s experience, they will explore a variety of art-making processes with our art educator at Heckscher Barn classroom. STAY FOR LUNCH! For an additional fee, children can bring a lunch and drink and extend their time with us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

Immerse your camper in the daily chores and activities of our Heckscher Farm. Campers will be responsible for helping with daily chores such as grooming, exercising, feeding, and cleaning farm animals, and will also help with weekly produce harvest and planting in our organic garden. Learn how to properly exercise and provide enrichment for animals, explore our hay lofts and barns, and hang out in the pastures! Kids will also participate in hands-on cooking and farm crafts, and will work as a team to create a special tasty treat that they will share on Fridays for lunch.

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Gear Cars, Gondolas, Merry-Go-Rounds, and Scissor Lifts. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

The SM&NC JEE program is an opportunity for students ages 15-17 who have an interest in education and the environment. Positions are available during our five weeks of summer camp: July 8-12, July 15-20, July 23-27, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 5-9. JEE staff will assist educators in many aspects on the camp program, including preparation, group management, morning welcome/check-in, afternoon pick-up, and activity coordination. JEE staff will receive hands-on training in developing age-appropriate, innovative environmental education curriculum, in Connecticut natural history and in managing a multi-age, co-ed group. Volunteers are required to attend an orientation session for an overview of responsibilities and camp curriculum.

Chelsea Piers offers a dynamic preschool camp program with a variety of sport options. Parents can choose from Little Athletes Gymnastics, Hockey, Ice Skating, Swimming, Mini-Olympic, Club and much more. In each camp, our patient, enthusiastic and experienced instructors emphasize the fun of sports and focus on the development of each camper's confidence and self-esteem. In addition to each camp's core sport(s) curriculum, campers enjoy a daily recreation period and arts & crafts activities.

Mountain Ridge Adventure offers a unique summer camp experience by providing our guests with the opportunity to explore 7 different treetop challenge courses, including a 10-zip line canopy park-style zip line tour. Each day of the week long program the guests will learn to master the obstacles forward, backward, blind folded and more. Additionally, the Park is situated on 50 acres of old growth forest where guests will engage in wilderness and adventure activities both on the ground and in the air.

Looking for something to do while your child is off from school? Chelsea Piers offers an unparalleled sports experience that is both fun and enriching. Our creative curriculum utilizes all areas of our facility, packing the fun and excitement of our classes and camps into one amazing experience. Knowledgeable and experienced coaches teach and lead games such as soccer, basketball, baseball, floorball and much more. 5 - 13 YEARS BOYS & GIRLS

Join us for our fun spring break tennis camp at The New Rochelle Racquet Club!

Junior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic animal exhibit. Similar to the Junior Curator program, WILD! Keepers gives participants ages 10-13 hands-on experience in the care, feeding, and enrichment of our exotic teaching animals, from chinchillas to lizards. Upon completion of this class, participants are eligible to volunteer with the animals in the Heckscher WILD! exhibit.

A magical summer under a REAL Big Top Tent! Our real Circus Tent is set on the sprawling grounds of the Harvey School in Katonah, NY. This inspirational backdrop is the setting in which we inspire our campers to go after their dreams. Campers of all skill levels, from absolute beginner through advanced have a unique opportunity to train and perform with circus professionals. Under the magic of the Big Top, campers are encouraged to dream without limits, expand their skill sets, and express their individuality. Circus Camp is perfect for boys and girls ages 6-18 who seek an intensive performance-based summer experience. We have program offerings for beginners-advanced students.