Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp

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845 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002

Nature, curiosity, and hands-on adventure for kids

(413) 256-6006

(413) 256-6006

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About Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp

About Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp

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

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
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

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