A Summer to Grow & Explore
We are an outdoor, non-competitive summer day camp for all campers ages 4-16 to connect in nature.
SUMMER CAMP IN NY
A Wonder-Filled Experience for NY & NJ Campers
Unplug & Explore
On 200 beautiful acres in Rockland County, New York, The Nature Place is a summer day camp like no other. Here, campers ages 4-16 unplug, explore, and connect with themselves and each other in a socially nourishing, non-competitive environment.
Build Confidence & Skills
From nature exploration and high ropes to organic gardening, cooking, hiking, camping skills, and the arts, every day is filled with adventure, creativity, and connection. It’s a place where curiosity leads the way, friendships flourish, and summer is a break — wild, free, and full of wonder.
The Nature Place Summer Camp Experience
Why 4, 5, or 6 Weeks?
Flexible Scheduling
Campers join us for 4, 5, or 6 weeks, providing a powerful and cohesive experience while leaving room for other summer plans.
Socially Nourishing
It’s deeply socially nourishing and opens up a world of possibilities for skill-building and growth.
A True Camp Family
Spending this time together creates lasting connections and a real camp family where our mission can come to life for each camper.
Give your camper the gift of time—to grow, connect, and belong. Learn how a multi-week camp experience makes all the difference on our Power of Time page:
Reviews from Camp Families
Thank you for the kind words, Rufei. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Looking forward to more summers with your family!
Sarah, this review touched us so much. Thank you for sharing! We look forward to many wonderful summers with your family.
Ava, thank you so much for these kind words. It was a joy to have your camper here, and we look forward to more great summers with your family!
John – thank you for these kind words. It was wonderful having your kiddos here and we look forward to more summers with your family!
We are incredibly moved by your words – you captured the heart of camp. Thank you! We are so looking forward to more summers with your family!
Thank you Julia! Your son was a joy to have here and we can’t wait to have both campers with us next year!
Thank you, Caitlin. We’re so happy he had a great summer!
Rachel — your kind words mean the world to us. Thank you for taking the time to share. You’ve captured the very heart of the experience we hope to create. Looking forward to many more wonderful summers with your family!
Carolyn — Thank you for this wonderful review and for being such an integral part of our camp family over the years! Looking forward to another wonderful summer with your kiddos.
Staff and counselors are warm and well trained. They are like part of families. Many counselors used to be campers, so it shows how the NPDC is loved.
The nature place philosophy offers a deep connection to nature and a wide variety of creative activities prioritizing children’s needs and involvement in active participation in their creations. As a parent raising children in NYC, knowing that your kids can benefit from this experience, swimming at a pond, going on hikes, and staying for campfires and overnights in nature with staff that cares for them is priceless.