Fern & Feather Nature Camp
4.8
|
100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown, MA 02539
A beloved Martha’s Vineyard day camp where kids ages 5–14 explore forests, fields, marshes, and seashores, discovering wildlife and making friends through hands-on activities, games, and creative projects in a supportive, inclusive setting.
A beloved Martha’s Vineyard day camp where kids ages 5–14 explore forests, fields, marshes, and seashores, discovering wildlife and making friends through hands-on activities, games, and creative projects in a supportive, inclusive setting.
A beloved Martha’s Vineyard day camp where kids ages 5–14 explore forests, fields, marshes, and seashores, discovering wildlife and making friends through hands-on activities, games, and creative projects in a supportive, inclusive setting.
About Fern & Feather Nature Camp
About Fern & Feather Nature Camp
Nature, friendship, and discovery on Martha’s Vineyard
Philosophy: Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Philosophy: Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Philosophy: Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Ages:
5
-
14
years old
Pricing:
$23.40–$117.60
/day
$117–$588
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Boys & girls aged 5-14•Mon–Fri from 8:45AM–2:30PM•25/day & 100/week
Sliding scale tuition based on annual gross income (Tiers 1–5):
Tier 1: $117/week for households earning ≤$50k
Tier 5: $588/week for households earning ≥$250k
Vineyard residents must show proof of local school enrollment for Tiers 1–3.
Non-residents need a Mass Audubon family membership ($76/year).
$100 non-refundable deposit per session.
Financial aid: Apply by March 1.
Early bird discount: 5% off if registered by Feb 15.
Sibling discount: 10% for second child.
No camp July 4.
Extended care: 2:30–3:30 PM, $15/day.
Sliding scale tuition based on annual gross income (Tiers 1–5):
Tier 1: $117/week for households earning ≤$50k
Tier 5: $588/week for households earning ≥$250k
Vineyard residents must show proof of local school enrollment for Tiers 1–3.
Non-residents need a Mass Audubon family membership ($76/year).
$100 non-refundable deposit per session.
Financial aid: Apply by March 1.
Early bird discount: 5% off if registered by Feb 15.
Sibling discount: 10% for second child.
No camp July 4.
Extended care: 2:30–3:30 PM, $15/day.
Sliding scale tuition based on annual gross income (Tiers 1–5):
Tier 1: $117/week for households earning ≤$50k
Tier 5: $588/week for households earning ≥$250k
Vineyard residents must show proof of local school enrollment for Tiers 1–3.
Non-residents need a Mass Audubon family membership ($76/year).
$100 non-refundable deposit per session.
Financial aid: Apply by March 1.
Early bird discount: 5% off if registered by Feb 15.
Sibling discount: 10% for second child.
No camp July 4.
Extended care: 2:30–3:30 PM, $15/day.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
trail-explorations
outdoor-games
hands-on-activities
wildlife-observations
hikes
crafts
pond-dip-netting
insect-identification
scavenger-hunts
storytelling
seashore-discovery
freshwater-ponding
animal-track-searches
art-projects
nature-themed-games
singing
environmental-stewardship
habitat-exploration
plant-identification
leadership-training
team-building
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Birthdays:
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What people are saying
4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown, MA 02539
Additional info
Additional info
Fern & Feather has a rich tradition, celebrating over 50 years of connecting kids to the Island’s unique habitats. Many parents are alumni themselves, sending the next generation for the same magical camp memories. Scholarships are available for local families.
Fern & Feather has a rich tradition, celebrating over 50 years of connecting kids to the Island’s unique habitats. Many parents are alumni themselves, sending the next generation for the same magical camp memories. Scholarships are available for local families.
Fern & Feather has a rich tradition, celebrating over 50 years of connecting kids to the Island’s unique habitats. Many parents are alumni themselves, sending the next generation for the same magical camp memories. Scholarships are available for local families.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: Mass Audubon, ACA
Special needs
Special needs
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
Kids unplug and connect with nature at Fern & Feather, where every day is a new adventure on 350 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Campers build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on exploration, games, and creative projects. The inclusive, nurturing staff and sliding-scale tuition make this camp a welcoming place for all families seeking a meaningful summer experience.
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