Winter Break Camp (1st-6th)

When school is out, the adventure begins for children in 1st-6th grade!

Our School Break Camps offer a fun, hands-on way for young children to keep learning and exploring in nature.

Campers will hike Tenafly Nature Center’s scenic trails, observe wildlife, create seasonal crafts, enjoy story time, and play engaging games—all while discovering the wonders of the environment. Fall-themed activities may include meeting live animals, exploring colorful leaves, and investigating our forest and pond habitats. Every day brings new discoveries in our outdoor classroom—don’t miss out on this unforgettable seasonal experience! Space is limited, so sign up early!

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

Full Day $106/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 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 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 invitation to CampDoc and use the link to log into our online health system. (May take up to a week to receive email invitation)

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: Mandatory Health Form 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 CampDoc 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.