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• Family Forest School: Spring Tuesdays

  • Start
    04/09/2024
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  • End
    05/14/2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Interested in Forest School but have children too young for our school year offerings?  Try our new Family Forest School program! This 90 minute program will allow children 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers time to explore at the pace of young children and become immersed in the environment. Each week we will set out to visit some of our favorite Forest School play spots and engage in developmentally appropriate nature exploration and experimentation. Our play will be hands-on, messy, and fun!

  This program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and is only cancelled in the event of extreme weather. Please dress accordingly! No unregistered siblings, please! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Class may not run if there is low registration.

  Fees are per caregiver/child pair. Siblings may attend with a caregiver/child pair at a fee of $90 for the series. Make-up Date (for TNC initiated cancellations): May 21st.

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• Family Forest School: Spring Thursdays

  • Start
    04/11/2024
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  • End
    05/16/2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Interested in Forest School but have children too young for our school year offerings?  Try our Family Forest School program! This 90 minute program will allow children 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers time to explore at the pace of young children and become immersed in the environment. Each week we will set out to visit some of our favorite Forest School play spots and engage in developmentally appropriate nature exploration and experimentation. Our play will be hands-on, messy, and fun!

  This program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and is only cancelled in the event of extreme weather. Please dress accordingly! No unregistered siblings, please! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Class may not run if there is low registration.

  Fees are per caregiver/child pair. Siblings may attend with a caregiver/child pair at a fee of $90 for the series. Make-up Date (for TNC initiated cancellations): May 23rd.

  
  

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• Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

  • Start
    05/11/2024
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  • End
    05/12/2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center

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  Families with children 4 and up will receive a printed set of clues to independently solve nature riddles along Nature Center trails. Each family will need to work as a team as they hike along the trails to complete the hunt. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Check in 1:00-2:00 pm at the Visitors' Center to receive clues (Scavenger Hunt may be completed at any time.) Program will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to the following month.  Pre-registration is recommended. Children under 2 are FREE. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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• Wild Edibles Walk & Talk with Bobcat Saunders

  • When
    05/11/2024
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    21

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  A program and nature walk about foraging sustainably, cooking and healing with wild edible plants, medicinal herbs, and mushrooms! Learn early Spring plants and  how their survival strategies depend on the seasons.  Expand your knowledge of nature and worldwide cuisine by learning to identify wild edibles and mushrooms found abundantly around Tenafly Nature Center.  The walk will be slow and easy. This program is intended for adults and families with children ages 10 and up.

  
  

  Bobcat Saunders has been cooking and eating wild foods for over four decades, and lives to keep finding new and better ways to cook them. He has researched cooking from many countries such as Greece, Peru, Turkey, Mexico and China by learning formally and from regular, everyday family cooks. He has also studied with Tom Brown, Jr. (the Tracker), Karen Sherwood, "Wildman" Steve Brill, Peeka Trenkle, Robin Rose Bennett, Barrie Kavasch, and is active in the New Jersey Mycological Association.

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. Come prepared to walk ½-1 mile. In case of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
  

  
  

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• Forest Defenders

  • When
    05/12/2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center

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  The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants.

  Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques.

  Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  FREE

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• Spring Family Hike

  • When
    05/12/2024
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center
  • Spaces left
    24

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  Celebrate family with a guided walk with a TNC Environmental Educator. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just hoping for a pretty photo op with the family, a walk is the perfect activity to celebrate this special family day. day. All ages welcome.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers please. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Caregivers and children under two are FREE.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Trees for Equity - Free Event

  • When
    05/18/2024
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    12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    27

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  Calling all environmentalist, ages 10 and up! Join a representative the of environmental justice initiative, Arbores Ad Aequitas for a workshop on environmental justice! This program will spread awareness about tree canopy in urban areas with a focus on environmental initiatives aiming to increase the presence of trees in cities. The workshop will contain an educational component, an activity based on the content, and a trivia contest with prizes. 

  
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors or under cover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Nature Story Time

  • When
    05/18/2024
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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s Animal Ambassadors. Learn about the animal and how they came to Tenafly Nature Center. A new story and animal are featured each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls or a hawk. 

  
  

  
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult, who may attend for free. Children under 2 are FREE. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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• Hanging with the Herps

  • When
    05/18/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    27

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  Adults and families with children ages 5 and up will discover the fascinating world of "herps" (Reptiles and amphibians)! Join us for an engaging session where participants will have the chance to meet two of our animal ambassadors including snakes, frogs, salamanders, or turtles. Through interactive demonstrations, you'll learn to distinguish between these two diverse groups and uncover the remarkable characteristics that set them apart. This program offers a unique opportunity to demystify and appreciate these often-misunderstood creatures.

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Scout Sunset Hike & Campfire

  • When
    05/18/2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    60

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  All scouts are welcome to step into the night and discover a world of wonder with our Night Hike & Campfire program! It's time to ditch the flashlights and let your senses guide the way. Embark on a journey through the woods, sharpen your night vision, and listen to the symphony of nature's nightlife. With room for 30 to 60 scouts, leaders, and adult chaperones, this two-hour experience is perfect for bonding and adventure around the fire.

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover, substituting a nocturnal animal encounter for the night hike. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  Scout families will need a code from their scout leaders. Scout leaders can receive that code from the scouting coordinator by emailing Scouting@tenaflync.org. Other families and members can experience the nighttime woods and campfire at our seasonal family hike around the solstice or equinox.

  
  

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• Scout FairyFest - All-Ages

  • When
    05/19/2024
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Scouts of All Ages can Create a fairy house inspired by the beauty and magic of nature! Bring the house your scouts have built in advance and join us for our first ever FairyFest! Teams of scouts are challenged to create a “fairy house” for Tenafly Nature Center’s Fairy Trail. This fun, no-pressure competition aims to encourage fairy-house building, teamwork, and a sense of community. Every team that participates will receive a FairyFest fun patch for each participating scout. All fairy houses will be contributions to the Fairy Trail, and will be showcased for people in the community to enjoy! 

  
  

  
  

   

  General Rules:

  1. All fairy houses must be completed, in place, and ready to be judged by the scheduled time on the day of the competition. While finishing touches may be applied on the day of the event, the majority of construction should be completed beforehand. TNC will not be providing building materials for the event 

  2. Fairy houses must appear to be made out of natural materials. All man-made, structural components must be hidden.

  3. A detailed list of all materials used must be presented during judging. Please check the list of acceptable materials below. 

  4. During judging, scouts should be prepared to give a short description of the house, its design and construction, and what makes it special to the scouts who created it. 

  5. Houses must be portable with maximum dimensions of 18” h x 18” w x 18” d and be built on a base as they will need to be transported from the entrance to the trail on foot.

  6. Houses must have a sign or be marked with the name of the house, the troop/den number and location.

  Materials:

  • Permissible materials

  • • Wood (including bark from fallen trees). Prefabricated bases (bird houses, etc.) are allowed, and should be fully decorated if used.

    • Shells, pinecones, native seeds (like acorns), stones, sticks, and preserved flowers are encouraged for decoration.

    • Rope or string, as well as cloth, cotton, and yarn.

    • Craft, super glues and epoxy are allowed. 

    • Cardboard and paper is not recommended, but laminated cardboard (i.e. milk cartons or other coated cardboards) is allowed.

    • Nails, screws, or metal wires, and if utilized, should be concealed unless they are part of the design.

  • Prohibited materials:

  • • School glue, hot glue, and tape is prohibited, as they break down quickly.

    • Living organisms are not allowed.

    • Plastics, glass, ceramic, nonnative seeds, glitter, and feathers are strictly forbidden.

  • Finishing Touches

  • • Paints must be non-toxic and should be of natural colors.

    • A coat of varnish, like Modge Podge, is encouraged to extend the life of your fairy house.

    • Please note, fairy houses will be cleaned up/picked up as they break down over time due to weather and seasonal changes. Sturdy construction is important for the lifespan of submissions!

  Judging Criteria

  Awards will be given out for each criteria and in each age category. The house that best exemplifies one of the following criteria will receive the associated award. Additionally,  a “Golden Fairy” award to the house which best represents all the criteria. 

  1. Making Magic - The fairy house displays unique creativity and is filled with fairy magic. 

  2. Forest Friendly - The fairy house looks like a natural part of the forest and benefits the local environment.

  3. Sturdy Structure - The fairy house is well-built and will hold up to the elements well.  

  4. Enchanted Excellence - The fairy house demonstrates the effort and hard work by the scouts involved. 

  
  

  Event Details for Scout Leaders

  • The parking lot will be closed on the day of the event. Scouts and materials will need to be dropped off in the cul-de-sac and vehicles will need to be parked on Hudson Ave or Stanton Ave. 

  • The event schedule is as follows. 

  • •  1:00pm-5:00pm

    • • 1:00 pm -2:00 pm: Check in begins; Arrival and Set-up houses on the trail

      • 2:00pm : check in closes, final touches before gathering in the parking lot

      • 2:30 pm: Event Kickoff together in the Parking Lot

      • 2:45 - 4:45 pm : Judging takes place one age group at a time. Free scouts will have several available activities and crafts as well as our multiple trails to hike.

      • 4:45 pm - Announcement of results in the parking lot and departure

  If you have any questions, please contact Scouting@tenaflynaturecenter.org
  

  
  

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• Scout Sunset Hike & Campfire

  • When
    05/25/2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    60

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  All scouts are welcome to step into the night and discover a world of wonder with our Night Hike & Campfire program! It's time to ditch the flashlights and let your senses guide the way. Embark on a journey through the woods, sharpen your night vision, and listen to the symphony of nature's nightlife. With room for 30 to 60 scouts, leaders, and adult chaperones, this two-hour experience is perfect for bonding and adventure around the fire.

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover, substituting a nocturnal animal encounter for the night hike. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  Scout families will need a code from their scout leaders. Scout leaders can receive that code from the scouting coordinator by emailing Scouting@tenaflync.org. Other families and members can experience the nighttime woods and campfire at our seasonal family hike around the solstice or equinox.

  
  

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• Forest Defenders

  • When
    05/26/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center

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  The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants.

  Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques.

  Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  FREE

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• Crafty Critters

  • When
    06/01/2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Meet a live animal and explore your creative and crafty side! After an up close visit with one of Tenafly Nature Center's Animal Ambassadors, we'll utilize our imaginations and create an artistic version of our new animal friend. A perfect activity for both adults and children 4 and up who looking to explore their artistic side. 

  
  

  Fees are per person.
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. At this time masks are recommended for any indoor portion of the program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Children under 2 FREE. 

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• Scout Sunset Hike & Campfire

  • When
    06/01/2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    59

  Register

  

  All scouts are welcome to step into the night and discover a world of wonder with our Night Hike & Campfire program! It's time to ditch the flashlights and let your senses guide the way. Embark on a journey through the woods, sharpen your night vision, and listen to the symphony of nature's nightlife. With room for 30 to 60 scouts, leaders, and adult chaperones, this two-hour experience is perfect for bonding and adventure around the fire.

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover, substituting a nocturnal animal encounter for the night hike. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  Scout families will need a code from their scout leaders. Scout leaders can receive that code from the scouting coordinator by emailing Scouting@tenaflync.org. Other families and members can experience the nighttime woods and campfire at our seasonal family hike around the solstice or equinox.

  
  

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• Forest Defenders

  • When
    06/02/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center

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  The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants.

  Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques.

  Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  FREE

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• Nature Day '24 - Morning Session

  • When
    06/09/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    241

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  Celebrate the start of summer at our Nature Day Celebration! Join TNC Environmental Educators and our friends from other nature-friendly organizations for a safe, outdoor day of family fun.

  See TNC’s amazing birds of prey, or slither on over to hang with a snake. Make nature art that Monet would be envious of or join the birds in filling the air with songs. Hit the pond on a canoe or join an Environmental Educator for a walk to learn about what our forest has to offer.

  Guests can expect:

  Live animal presentations

  Canoe rides

  Nature arts and crafts

  Geology and fossil exploration

  And more!

  All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is rain or shine. Dress appropriately; the program will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited, pre-registration is required, and fees are per person. Children under 2 are free.

  The Parking Lot will be closed for this event.  Please park on Hudson Ave.
  

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• Nature Day '24 - Afternoon Session

  • When
    06/09/2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    245

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• Nature Story Time

  • When
    06/15/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of TNC’s Animal Ambassadors. Learn about the animal and how they came to Tenafly Nature Center. A new story and animal are featured each month. Animals may include snakes, frogs, turtles, owls or a hawk. 

  
  

  
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult, who may attend for free. Children under 2 are FREE. The program will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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• Summer Family Hike

  • When
    06/16/2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TNC Visitor Center
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Celebrate family with a guided walk with a TNC Environmental Educator. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just hoping for a pretty photo op with the family, a walk is the perfect activity to celebrate this special family day. day. All ages welcome.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers please. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Caregivers and children under two are FREE.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Forest Defenders

  • When
    06/23/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center

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  The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants.

  Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques.

  Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Hours spent with the Forest Defenders are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Projects will be held entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed to the following date.

  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  FREE

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• Summer Solstice Campfire & Night Hike

  • When
    06/23/2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Celebrate the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer with the Tenafly Nature Center! A TNC Naturalist will lead participants on a night hike to experience the sounds of summer, followed by a campfire and s'mores. Program is intended for adults and families with children 5 and up.

  
  

  
  

  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held under cover. Social distancing in effect. Masks recommended when distance cannot be maintained. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  
  

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• Rocket Power: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    06/24/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    06/28/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Rocket Power 

  When I was your age, Pluto was a planet! How did scientists determine it was classified incorrectly? Is there life in outer space? What living conditions are needed for a planet to be habitable? Campers will become astronauts-in-training and explore the secrets of space. 

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Rock Stars: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    06/24/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    06/28/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Rock Stars

  Mythology and fables illustrate how humans looked to the stars for explanations on how the earth was formed. Campers keep their feet on the ground and their eyes to the skies while exploring the solar system and our own home planet. Come and focus on the natural wonders our universe offers!

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [FULL] Solid as a Rock: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    06/24/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    06/28/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Solid as a Rock

  Solids, liquids, and…gas! Through daily experiments and observations, campers will have an introduction to the three states of matter. Discovering how heating and cooling elements can change the state of an object, campers will head onto the trails to use the forest as a laboratory.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• 7th & 8th Grade Jr. CIT for Summer

  • Start
    06/24/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/30/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Chipmunk Campsite

  Register

  Jr. CIT's 
  7^th & 8^th grade students can register for our Jr. CIT program! Part camper and part helper, Jr. CITs will be put with our youngest chipmunk campers and assist the counselors. They will gain confidence, learn the ins and outs of working with children, and enjoy all of the same camp fun by hiking, making crafts, and meeting our animal ambassadors.

  
  

  
  

  We will accept two Jr. CITs for each week of Pre-K & K camp priced at $400/ week. 

  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

  
  

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• Summertime Safari: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/01/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/03/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Summertime Safari 

  A safari is an expedition to observe or hunt down animals in their natural habitat. Campers will grab their backpacks and head out on a safari throughout TNC’s woods. Mammals, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, you name it campers will use their senses to track down local wildlife.

  This week is only 3 days. No camp July 4th & 5th. Fee is pro-rated. 

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Nature's Heroes & Villains: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/01/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/03/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Nature's Heroes & Villains 

  The fight between good and evil is not just for people with capes, but it is also a dilemma for the planet. Which animals help clean our water and which plants make us sick? Do people do more to help or hurt the environment? By the end of the week, campers will decide what makes a nature hero.

  This week is only 3 days. No camp July 4th & 5th. Fee is pro-rated. 

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Amazing Animals: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/01/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/03/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Amazing Animals 

  Animals live with us, around us, and on all seven continents. Campers are introduced to some of the most amazing animals in five of the different classes; amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals. Each child will gain a new understanding of the world after imagining the underwater world of a fish or the soaring abilities of a bird!

  This week is only 3 days. No camp July 4th & 5th. Fee is pro-rated. 
  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Family Forest School: Summer Tuesdays

  • Start
    07/02/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/27/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    TNC Main Trail Kiosk
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  Interested in Forest School but have children too young for our school year offerings? Try our Family Forest School program! This 90 minute program will allow children 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers time to explore at the pace of young children and become immersed in the environment. Each week we will set out to visit some of our favorite Forest School play spots and engage in developmentally appropriate nature exploration and experimentation. Our play will be hands-on, messy, and fun!

  This program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and is only cancelled in the event of extreme weather. Please dress accordingly! No unregistered siblings, please! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Class may not run if there is low registration.

  Fees are per caregiver/child pair. Siblings may attend with a caregiver/child pair at a reduced rate for the series. 

  July Option: July 2, 9, 16, and 23 (4 weeks)
  
  August Option:  6, 13, 20, and 27 (4 weeks)

  July and August Option: July 2, 9, 16, and 23 and August 6, 13, 20, and 27 (8 weeks)

  Make up date if TNC cancels a class in the month of July: July 30
  Make up date if TNC cancels a class in the month of August: September 3

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• Family Forest School: Summer Wednesdays

  • Start
    07/03/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/28/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    TNC Main Trail Kiosk
  • Spaces left
    8

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• Senses, Colors & Shapes: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/08/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/12/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Senses, Colors & Shapes

  Be alert! Nature can exercise all of a campers senses as they experience the variety of amazing colors and shapes Mother Nature uses to craft a forest. Campers will explore the forest while utilizing several senses and expanding their perception of the amazing diversity found in our natural world.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Nature's Pantry: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/08/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/12/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Nature's Pantry

  Have you ever wondered which plants are safe to eat in the woods? How do you identify them? Putting on their chef hats campers will learn about where our food comes from and what is made naturally.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Budding Biologists: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/08/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/12/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Budding Biologists 

  Become a biologist by studying and understanding the living creatures of the Tenafly Nature Center~ Topics will be as diverse as entomology (study of insects), botany (study of plants), and zoology (study of animals). Each camper will finish the week qualified to expound upon the many aspects of field biology. 

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [FULL] Dr. H2O: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/15/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/19/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Dr. H₂O

  Who needs water and why is it so important to all living creatures? All questions about water will be answered this week as campers explore the water cycle, aquatic ecosystems, and the role water plays in our everyday lives.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Water, Water Everywhere: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/15/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/19/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Water, Water Everywhere 

  If water is really everywhere, why is it so precious? What species depend on water for their life cycle? How does water factor into our daily lives? Campers will dive into the world of water by exploring our aquatic ecosystems.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Dive In!: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/15/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/19/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Dive In!

  If water all disappeared who would still be around? Get out your flippers and goggles, campers are going in all week long as they explore different bodies of water and learn why water is important.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Endangered Planet: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/22/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/26/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Endangered Planet

  We love all plants and animals, but some need our help more than others! What will pandas eat if all their food disappears? Where will tigers go if their natural habitat is destroyed? Young scientists will learn about the dangers that all living organisms face around the world and what we can do to help.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Spirit of Nature: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/22/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/26/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Spirit of Nature 

  Campers will “stop and smell the roses” (native wildflowers, in this case) and learn to look beyond the individual components of a forest. Rambles through the woods, pond explorations, and studies of the local species will help to bring the community into focus as campers see the natural community that has persisted locally since the last ice age.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Adventure Quest: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/22/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/26/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Adventure Quest 

  Campers will travel through the amazon, traverse through jungles, and dive into oceans as we study the natural world. A new place to explore each day will give campers a lesson on animal and cultural diversity.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Charged Up to Full STEAM: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/29/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Charged Up to Full STEAM

  Motion, sound, heat and light all use energy. Do we have an endless supply? Where does energy come from? Young scientists will use core ideas to study the conservation of energy by looking to the natural world.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• STEAM It UP!: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/29/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    4

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  STEAM It UP!

  Welcome to the TNC laboratory! This week campers will have fun with engineering as they work together to design new creations made out of recycled materials. Studying the natural world for inspiration, the sky is the limit with our future engineers.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Circle of Life: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    07/29/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Circle of Life

  From tadpoles to dragonflies, campers will investigate how animals go through the wonders of metamorphosis and other life cycles. Children will go on an expedition along TNC’s trails and will learn about the many animals that thrive there and their food webs.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Oh, the Places We’ll Go: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/05/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/09/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Oh, the Places We’ll Go

  Get your passports ready and hop aboard the Nature Express! We are leaving New Jersey and heading to new lands (figuratively). There, we will discover what the climate is like, learn about the local animal species, and gain an appreciation for the people who live in these different environments.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Survival Camp: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/05/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/09/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Survival Camp

  What child doesn’t dream of living in the wild woods or raising a wild peregrine falcon as your sole companion while seeking out a living in the forest? Campers will learn how to build a shelter, locate food, and then find their way out when it’s time to go home as they explore survival techniques.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Wilderness Survival: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/05/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/09/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Wilderness Survival 

  This week is full. Please add your camper's name to our waitlist.
  

  What was it like to live without modern technology? Could you survive in the woods? Would you know what to do if you got lost? Campers this week will learn how to properly start a campfire, construct a survival shelter, identify edible plants, and employ wayfinding techniques.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Human Impact: Around the World: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/12/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/16/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Human Impact: Around the World
  
  This week is full. Please add your camper's name to our waitlist.
  

  Most of us don't have the Midas touch, but we do have an impact on nature. Campers will learn how each of us affects the planet both on a local and global scale. Focusing on carbon footprints and sustainability, campers will learn about current ecological crisis's as they investigate solutions to these concerns.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [FULL] Future of Earth: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/12/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/16/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Future of Earth

  Jump into the time machine, we are heading into the future! Do we have flying cars yet? But more importantly, what is the state of the planet? Time traveling campers will leave with an insight on how we can make changes for a better future as they explore ideas about what could happen based on today’s information.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Back in Time: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/12/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/16/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Back in Time

  Dinosaurs once roamed the earth right where our camp is! How do we know they existed? Campers will travel back in time and learn about some of the magnificent creatures that no longer exist, but might have living relatives still around today.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Ocean Commotion: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/19/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/23/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Ocean Commotion

  The Earth is covered 71% by water and the majority of this is the OCEAN! Campers will find out who lives underwater and what life is like for a variety of sea creatures. From arctic to tropical, no seashell will be left unturned!

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Life Underwater: 1st-2nd Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/19/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/23/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Life Underwater

  All aboard the submarine, let’s see what life is like underwater! Some aquatic life needs freshwater while others depend on saltwater. Gills, flippers, scales, blowholes, and more! Campers will spend this week discovering what’s in the beautiful blue water.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Creepy, Slimy, Murky Adventures: 3rd-6th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/19/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/23/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Coyote Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Creepy, Slimy, Murky Adventures

  Worms, insects, and pond muck are just a few things campers will get into this week! As they get down and dirty to study the ooey gooey critters. Campers may come home dirtier than when dropped off!

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 

  1. Current annual Family Membership($60) or higher is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Predators: Who Will Win?: 1st-4th Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/26/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/30/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Deer Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Predators: Who Will Win?

  Please add your camper's name to our waitlist.
  
  Who is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Not the campers at Tenafly Nature Day Camp! Campers will investigate the adaptations of predators in New Jersey and beyond. Discover the “animal arms race” while understanding how prey species have responded to changes in their foes over time.

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group. 
  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• [Full] Wacky Weather: Pre-K & K Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Start
    08/26/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/30/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Wacky Weather

  Why does it snow in winter and rain in the summer? Why do thunder and lightning occur together? What does wind have to do with the temperature? Campers will light up as we learn about what causes our weather and explore the changes to our atmosphere.

  Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 year old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 
  

  • Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9:00 am-3:00 pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9:00 am-12:00 pm or PM 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
    
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
    
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  To Register:
  First Priority membership opens December 1st, 2023. 
  Registration for Family Members opens January 1st, 2024. 
  

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files: The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider or equivalent form. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• 13th Annual Lost Brook Trail Race

  • When
    09/29/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Tenafly Nature Center

  

  Discover the natural terrain of the Lost Brook Preserve. Experience sections of the trail as you navigate over roots, rocks and streams, through Tenafly Nature Center's nearly 400 acres of wetlands and hardwood forest. 

  Register Here!

  
  

  Five and ten mile race options are available and start times will be staggered into heats. 10 Mile - 9:00 5 Mile - 9:10 Each heat will have a limit of 100 runners. If parking lot is full please park on Hudson Ave. Rain or shine. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

  All proceeds will support TNC’s mission to protect open space on and off the trails and to provide environmental education programs.                  
  

  Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available

  Events at TNC strive to bring our community together while providing a fun and educational element. Each event is unique and with your help, TNC can continue to build community traditions that connect people to nature while keeping costs affordable. Event sponsorships range from in-kind to organizational sponsors. Please reach out: development@TenaflyNatureCenter.org

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• Celebrate Fall Day Camp A (Pre-K & K)

  • Start
    10/03/2024
  •  
  • End
    10/04/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  Thursday, October 3^rd & Friday, October 4^th
  
  When school is out, Pre-K & K kids can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  Autumn-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the leaves. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Minimum age 4. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65
  Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Celebrate Fall Day Camp A (1st-6th)

  • Start
    10/03/2024
  •  
  • End
    10/04/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Campsite
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  Thursday, October 3^rd & Friday, October 4^th
  
  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  Autumn-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the leaves. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Celebrate Fall Day Camp B (1st-6th)

  • When
    10/14/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Campsite
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

   Monday, October 14^th
  
  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  Autumn-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the leaves. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Celebrate Fall Day Camp B (Pre-K/K)

  • When
    10/14/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Campsite
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

   Monday, October 14^th
  
  When school is out, Pre- K & K Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  

  Autumn-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the leaves. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Minimum age 4. Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  
  Half Day $65
  Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm
  

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Autumn Break Camp (Pre-K & K)

  • Start
    11/07/2024
  •  
  • End
    11/08/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  Thursday, November 7^th & Friday, November 8^th
  

  When school is out, Pre-K & K kids can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  Autumn-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the leaves. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Minimum age 4. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65/day
  Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Autumn Break Camp (1st-6th)

  • Start
    11/07/2024
  •  
  • End
    11/08/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Campsite
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  Thursday, November 7^th & Friday, November 8^th 
  
  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  Autumn-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the leaves. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Winter Break Nature Day Camp Pre-K/K

  • Start
    12/23/2024
  •  
  • End
    12/31/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  Monday, December 23^rd
  Tuesday, December 24^th Half Day Only 
  Thursday, December 26^th
  Friday, December 27^th
  Monday, December 30^{th 
  Tuesday, December 31st} 

  
  
  When school is out, Pre-K & K Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days. 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65/day
  AM Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or PM Half day is 12:00pm-3:00pm 

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Winter Camp Participant Daily Checklist.pdf can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Complete a Mandatory Health Packet and email it or fax it 201-569-2266 to us. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Winter Break Nature Day Camp 1st-6th

  • Start
    12/23/2024
  •  
  • End
    12/31/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Pavilion Campsite
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  Monday, December 23^rd
  Tuesday, December 24^th Half Day Only 
  Thursday, December 26^th
  Friday, December 27^th
  Monday, December 30^{th 
  Tuesday, December 31st} 

  
  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days. 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65/day-Only December 24^th 
  AM Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm 

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Winter Camp Participant Daily Checklist.pdf can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Complete a Mandatory Health Packet and email it or fax it 201-569-2266 to us. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• MLK Jr. Nature Day Camp (Pre-K & K)

  • When
    01/20/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    14

  Registration is closed

  Monday, January 20^th
  
  When school is out, Pre-K & K kids can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  

  Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Minimum age 4. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65
  Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• MLK Jr. Nature Day Camp 1st-6th

  • When
    01/20/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Pavilion Campsite
  • Spaces left
    18

  Registration is closed

  Monday, January 20^th
  

  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  

  Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days. 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65/day-Only December 24^th 
  AM Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm 

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Winter Camp Participant Daily Checklist.pdf can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Complete a Mandatory Health Packet and email it or fax it 201-569-2266 to us. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Lunar Nature Day Camp Pre-K & K

  • When
    01/29/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Chipmunk Campsite
  • Spaces left
    14

  Registration is closed

  Wednesday, January 29^th
  
  When school is out, Pre-K & K kids can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  

  Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Minimum age 4. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. 

  Full Day $100
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65
  Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A participant daily checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE. (May take up to a week to receive email)

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Lunar Nature Day Camp 1st-6th

  • When
    01/29/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Pavilion Campsite
  • Spaces left
    18

  Registration is closed

  Wednesday, January 29^th
  

  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  

  Winter-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the snow. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days. 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Half Day $65/day-Only December 24^th 
  AM Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm 

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Winter Camp Participant Daily Checklist.pdf can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Complete a Mandatory Health Packet and email it or fax it 201-569-2266 to us. 

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Spring Break Nature Day Camp 1st-6th

  • Start
    04/14/2025
  •  
  • End
    04/18/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Campsite
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

   Monday, April 14^th-Friday, April 18^th 

  When school is out, 1^st-6^th Grade Campers can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  

  Spring-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the trails. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days.
  *Please check your child's spring break schedule. We follow Tenafly Public School calendar* 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Spring Camp Participant Daily Checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE.

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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• Spring Break Nature Day Camp Pre-K & K

  • Start
    04/14/2025
  •  
  • End
    04/18/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Snapping Turtle Campsite
  • Spaces left
    18

  Registration is closed

   Monday, April 14^th-Friday, April 18^th 

  When school is out, Pre-K & K Campers 
  can keep learning and have fun too! Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment.

  
  Spring-themed activities may include visits with live animals and hiking through the trails. Sign up early. Don't let your child miss out on fun, hands-on nature experiences, outdoor discovery, and the change to explore our native hardwood forest and pond ecosystems.

  Camp will be outdoors. Children must be bathroom independent-staff do not go into the restroom with campers. Register for individual days.
  *Please check your child's spring break schedule. We follow Tenafly Public School calendar* 

  Full Day $100/day
  Full day is 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  Monday-Friday Full Day $475
  

  Half Day $65
  AM Half day is 9:00am-12:00pm or PM Half day is 12:00pm-3:00pm 
  Monday-Friday Half Day $300
  

  Children should bring a refillable water bottle, two snacks, and lunch. Layers and rain gear are recommended (rain boots, jacket, hat, etc.). A Spring Camp Participant Daily Checklist can be found on our school break day camp web page. Rain or shine. 

  To Register:

  1. Current annual Family Membership ($60) is required for all participants in our camp programs. Not a member? Join or renew now and take advantage of what the nature center offers all year round.
  2. Click the Register button, complete the form, and pay with a credit card. 
  3. Wait for your confirmation email and use the link to log into our online health system: PROCARE.

  This is where you will tell us about your camper, fill out health information, emergency contacts, other important safety data, and submit the following required files:The Mandatory Health Packet: Universal Health Record from your child’s health care provider. 
  
  Including an Immunization History:

  • Please note, if your health care provider will not be including a complete immunization form the Health Department requires a written statement signed by the parent or guardian explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the camper’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. 
    
  • A copy of your insurance card.
    
  • A copy of any information regarding your child's activity restrictions/special needs (ex. IEP, ISFP).
  • Complete the form submission through PROCARE 7 days prior to the start of the camp session. New Jersey state law requires that campers submit a current health record each year.

  Failure to submit all forms to TNC 7 days before the first day of camp will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. No exceptions. 

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