Our Outdoor Camp Blog
Stories and resources from a nature-based summer day camp serving New York and New Jersey families
Questions with a Staff Member
January 23, 2026
20 Questions with a Summer Camp Counselor: Kate
Favorite Day Camp Memories Kate grew up as a camper at The Nature Place and is now a counselor. ...
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Thoughts from the Trail
January 23, 2026
Benefits of Summer Camp Through a Father’s Eyes
I’m the Camp Director AND a Camp Dad: Here’s Why I Trust The Nature Place with My ...
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Thoughts from the Trail
January 23, 2026
Still Hunting – Connecting with Nature Out on the Trails
The History and How-To of Our Beloved Outdoor Ritual -By Scott Dunn Still hunting is a ...
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Podcasts
January 21, 2026
Riding the Bus from Hoboken: Ep. 6 – with Moss
A Chat About Riding the Bus from Hoboken to Camp Daily Rituals & Time to Relax Listen on ...
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Questions with a Staff Member
October 22, 2025
20 Questions with a Summer Camp Counselor: Ariel
Favorite Memories and Advice From a Head Counselor Ariel has been with The Nature Place for 12 ...
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Podcasts
October 1, 2025
The Nature Place Podcast: Summer Camp Recaps
Jason’s weekly live interviews from summer camp 2025 with Nature Place staff members! Relive ...
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Events,
Stories & Tales,
Who We Are
March 6, 2025
The Sweet Magic of Maple Sugaring
-By Jason Samuel Every year, as winter begins to loosen its grip and the days noticeably lengthen, ...
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Who We Are
October 31, 2024
The History of Swimming at The Pond
How The Nature Place’s Beloved Swimming Hole has Transformed from Pond to Pool to ‘The ...
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