Next Steps

Campers on top of rocks at the top of a mountain

Drama Janet

Janet Girardeau

Archery instructor helping camper aim bow and arrow.

Questions with a Staff Member

20 Questions with an Activity Leader: Beans

Beans is a passionate activity leader and long-time veteran of The Nature Place who embodies the ...

Group hiking in the woods early springtime in New York

SustainabilIty Scoop

How Sustainable are We Being as a Family?

By Jason Samuel With spring in full pageantry and Earth Day directly in front of us, this is the ...

Woodworking at summer camp. Outdoor program - outside

February 13, 2024

Woodworking at Summer Camp: The Magic of Sawdust

We recently announced our new woodworking program. And we’re excited for our campers to enjoy the ...

Child playing in the wilderness outdoor camp for kids

Questions with a Camper

February 13, 2024

20 Questions with a Camper: Eliza

Eliza was a camper in Group N during the summer of 2023 and shares her experience about summer ...

The nature place winter

Stories & Tales

February 13, 2024

Our View: Mid-Winter at a Summer Day Camp in NY

When winter made its first comeback in two years in January, our wonderful green and lush Nature ...

what it meant to me to spend time at cedar pond

Stories & Tales

October 26, 2023

What It Meant to Me to Camp at Cedar Pond

by Emily Angell Because I am the newest one to The Nature Place, I’m also the last one of us ...

My experience leading my first onsite overnight at The Nature Place

Ricky's Ramblings

October 26, 2023

My Experience Leading an Onsite Overnight

by Ricky MacGregor There is a lot that is unique about The Nature Place experience, notably our ...

20 Questions with a camp counselor: Ceara

Questions with a Staff Member

October 26, 2023

20 Questions with a Camp Counselor: Ceara

Ceara was the head counselor for Group M (the youngest group) in the summer of 2023, and shares ...