Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp
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845 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
A joyful, outdoor-focused camp where children ages 5-14 explore science, nature, and creativity through hikes, experiments, crafts, and group games. Caring staff, a beautiful setting, and a strong sense of community make it a favorite for local families.
A joyful, outdoor-focused camp where children ages 5-14 explore science, nature, and creativity through hikes, experiments, crafts, and group games. Caring staff, a beautiful setting, and a strong sense of community make it a favorite for local families.
A joyful, outdoor-focused camp where children ages 5-14 explore science, nature, and creativity through hikes, experiments, crafts, and group games. Caring staff, a beautiful setting, and a strong sense of community make it a favorite for local families.
About Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp
About Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp
Nature, curiosity, and hands-on adventure for kids
Philosophy: Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Philosophy: Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Philosophy: Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Ages:
5
-
14
years old
Pricing:
$95
/day
$475
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Boys & girls aged 5-14•Mon–Fri from 8:45AM–3PM•25/day & 100/week
Tiered pricing lets you choose what works for your family:
• Tier A: $605/week
• Tier B: $525/week
• Tier C: $475/week
Chickadee Camp (ages 5-6, half-day): $250–$400/week depending on session length
Registration opens Jan 30 at 8PM
Campers can attend up to 2 sessions per summer
Sliding scale and extra financial aid for EBT, WIC, and Connector Care families
No sibling discounts mentioned
Deposit due at registration; final payment by April 4
No camp July 4th
Tiered pricing lets you choose what works for your family:
• Tier A: $605/week
• Tier B: $525/week
• Tier C: $475/week
Chickadee Camp (ages 5-6, half-day): $250–$400/week depending on session length
Registration opens Jan 30 at 8PM
Campers can attend up to 2 sessions per summer
Sliding scale and extra financial aid for EBT, WIC, and Connector Care families
No sibling discounts mentioned
Deposit due at registration; final payment by April 4
No camp July 4th
Tiered pricing lets you choose what works for your family:
• Tier A: $605/week
• Tier B: $525/week
• Tier C: $475/week
Chickadee Camp (ages 5-6, half-day): $250–$400/week depending on session length
Registration opens Jan 30 at 8PM
Campers can attend up to 2 sessions per summer
Sliding scale and extra financial aid for EBT, WIC, and Connector Care families
No sibling discounts mentioned
Deposit due at registration; final payment by April 4
No camp July 4th
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Nature-Exploration
STEAM-Projects
Hiking
Wildlife-Observation
Environmental-Science
Outdoor-Play
Gardening
Crafts
Team-Building
Leadership-Training
Problem-Solving
Creative-Play
Insect-Studies
Bird-Watching
Survival-Skills
Mud-Play
Water-Exploration
Plant-Identification
Habitat-Building
Eco-Art
Tinkering
Animal-Behavior-Studies
Geology
Weather-Patterns
Sensory-Learning
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Birthdays:
No
What people are saying
5
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
845 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Additional info
Additional info
Sessions fill up fast, so register early! The camp is allergy-aware and follows local health guidelines. Field trips for older campers add adventure, and there’s a strong focus on outdoor learning and community.
Sessions fill up fast, so register early! The camp is allergy-aware and follows local health guidelines. Field trips for older campers add adventure, and there’s a strong focus on outdoor learning and community.
Sessions fill up fast, so register early! The camp is allergy-aware and follows local health guidelines. Field trips for older campers add adventure, and there’s a strong focus on outdoor learning and community.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: None listed
Special needs
Special needs
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
Hitchcock Center’s camp is all about hands-on nature discovery, creative problem-solving, and building friendships. Kids spend their days exploring outdoors, learning science in fun ways, and getting messy in the mud. The camp’s caring counselors help every child feel welcome and supported. If you want your child to grow as a curious, confident explorer—and come home each day excited—this is the place.
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