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.

Join us for this ALL NEW camp held in the kitchen of our Knobloch Farmhouse Building! Aspiring chefs will be led by SM&NC staff for a great week of hands-on cooking! We’ll make our own pasta and sauce, learn to make our own cheese, create a great bread, butter, and jam combo and more! We’ll also learn the importance of sourcing local food and discover what is growing on the farm. Chefs will have lots of tasty treats to take home each day! Chefs will also prepare samples of some of their creations for their families for a special tasting party on our camp Friday! Each chef will receive their own chef’s coat to keep!

Summer adventure begins here! We've got two awesome camp choices, lots of walls to climb and amazing instructors that will get your climbing journey started.

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: Trains, Helicopters, Treehouses, and Beam Bridges. 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.

Little Athletes Gymnastics Camp supports each child's natural love of movement and exploration. A low camper-to-teacher ratio ensures personal attention and maximizes safety. Through supportive instruction and creative play, preschoolers are introduced to the basic elements of gymnastics and movement while enjoying a daily "REC" activity within our state-of-the-art sports complex. Little Athletes recreational activities include rock climbing, soccer and more.

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.

Get up and go! Imagination and curiosity are key as The Rewilding School brings kids off-trail this summer at Croton Point Nature Center to discover new habitats, wilderness skills & primitive crafts...and lots of epic games! Expanded topics for 2019 include Hunter Gatherers, Woodland Wizardry, Desert Island Survival and Shipwrecked Pirates. Select sessions are also offered in Somers. Grab your spot now at rewildingschool.com/summer, and use code WildKids19 for $20 off!

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

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, Castles, Airplanes, 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.

Our newly-formatted caregiver/child classes provide age-appropriate opportunities to explore the season through art projects, live animal visits, sensory experiences, stories, and more! Now held in the larger classroom in Heckscher Barn, we’ll have more room for fun and exploration but still keeping our small group atmosphere and toddler-friendly atmosphere. Weekly themes will reflect seasonal happenings on the farm and in the forest, so we’ll explore summer veggies in the garden, water! Please note, siblings who are in a baby carrier on a caregiver are welcome, but please make arrangements for any other siblings. Class size is limited to 8 children.