Camp begins JUNE 23rd!

Nature Navigators 

(Ages 4.5–6)

A summer camp program designed to engage your preschool and Kindergarten child in nature exploration and classic camp fun. From outdoor games and music class to hiking and swimming, every day is an adventure!

Open Enrollment January 13, 2025

 Nature Navigators

Ages 4.5–6 (must be 4 by Jan.1, 2025)

  • 6:1 child to staff ratio
  • $820 per 2-week session
  • **$760 Session 1**
  • Camp Program Dates:

  • Session 1: June 23 - July 3 Closed July 4
  • Session 2: July 7 - July 18
  •  Session 3: July 21 - August 1
  •  Session 4: August 4 - August 15

My son had such an amazing time at Butler Camp! He gets nervous about new things but comes home happy and chatting away every day. I could not be happier! 

~ Jennifer W., 2020 Camp Parent

 

Nature Navigators Summer Camp Program

(Ages 4.5–6)

Nature Navigators offers a wide variety of outdoor activities and indoor time in our air-conditioned classrooms for these growing and energetic campers. There’s something for every child to enjoy, along with exposure to new activities and experiences.

Each two-week session includes hiking, visits to the creek, group games, nature exploration, and other outdoor fun on our beautiful, 22–acre campus adjacent to Seneca Creek State Park. These campers do not venture too far away from their home base but still get to explore our creeks, wooded park, and outdoor areas near our buildings under close supervision.

Activities like arts and crafts, storytelling, camp songs, and forest play provide a creative outlet and build confidence. Our beautifully-organized indoor space provides a perfect setting for everything from individual craft boxes, games, organized play, reading time, and activities.

Every day (weather permitting), each child enjoys well-supervised pool time. Camp counselors are near your child at all times in our on-site pool to ensure maximum safety. An experienced, certified lifeguard is always on duty. Separate dressing rooms for boys and girls provide a private area for changing in and out of swimsuits.

Group games and nature activities include team building elements and help foster camp camaraderie. Lifetime friendships often develop amongst campers. Our caring and well-trained Camp Counselors have a knack for bringing fun to everyday while teaching new skills, encouraging growth, and sharing a great love of nature.

FAQ
Open Enrollment January 13, 2025

Sample Day at Camp

9:15 – 10:00 Homebase and activity 

10:00 – 10:45 Snack 

10:45 – 11:30 Swim

11:30 – Sun Screen & Games 

12:15 – 12:45 LUNCH 

12:45 – 2:15 Art 

2:15 – 3:00 Planned Activities

What Your Child Needs

Daily:

  • Backpack
  • Water bottle – refillable
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Snack
  • Lunch
  • Extra change of clothes

Start of Camp: (These items stay at camp for the session)

  • Sunblock
  • Bug spray
  • Creek shoes/boots

Skills Gained

  • Motor skill development and increased fitness
  • Knowledge of and experience with swimming
  • Exposure to team games, art, storytelling, cooking, and other activities
  • Self-confidence and enthusiasm for trying new things
  • Appreciation for nature and the environment
  • Social skills and, in many cases, new friends!

Nature Navigators Sample Weeks:

WK1

Monday: Group Game, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Craft, Nature Exploration

Tuesday: Group Game, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Craft, Music

Wednesday: Hike to Big Field, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Group Game, Creeking

Thursday: Group Game, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Craft, Music

Friday: Nature Exploration, Snack, Pool, Picnic/Hike, Creeking

WK 2

Monday: Group Game, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Craft, Nature Exploration

Tuesday: Group Game, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Craft, Music

Wednesday: Hike to Middle Creek, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Group Game, Creeking

Thursday: Group Game, Snack, Pool, Lunch, Craft, Music

Friday: Nature Exploration, Snack, Pool, Picnic/Hike, Creeking

Frequently Asked Questions

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