Stony Brook Camp Programs & Pricing
Every day is an adventure at Stony Brook Nature Camp.
Trail explorations, hands-on activities, games, crafts, and more provide full ecosystem immersion for an enhanced learning experience, while small group sizes ensure a welcoming, supportive environment. Learn more about our programs and see session dates for the upcoming summer camp season.
2025 Camp Pricing
Prices shown represent a range based on a sliding scale. A sliding scale pricing structure makes camp affordable for every family by removing financial barriers and expanding access to camp for families in an easy, dependable, and confidential process. Please note: All camp families registering at Tiers 4 or 5 must have an active membership at the family level or higher for the duration of the camp session.
Nature Camp
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Themed weekly sessions: June 23-August 22
Age-appropriate activities deepen campers’ knowledge and awareness of nature as they return throughout the summer and over the years. Each one-week session has a different theme to investigate, including Trash to Treasure, Planet Protectors, STEM Science, and Fossils, Stones, Water, Bones.
Discoverers • Ages 4-5
Through outdoor explorations, crafts, games, songs, and stories, campers are introduced to the wide diversity of life around them. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $98-$490
Wanderers • Ages 5-6
Wanderers learn about Stony Brook’s many ecosystems and what may be found within them. Simple observations and investigations build a foundation of interest and desire to learn more in years to come. Wanderers begin their initiation into the natural world through short hikes, hands-on activities, and creative endeavors. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $98-$490
Ramblers • Ages 7-8
Ramblers conduct ecosystem investigations on daily outings, using their senses to identify familiar species of plants and animals. Ramblers are encouraged to explore their own areas of interest and further develop their social skills as they participate in activities, games, and crafts. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $98-$490
Explorers • Ages 9-10
Explorers study their surrounding environment in-depth, learning about complex ecological concepts. This group explores the far reaches of Stony Brook as they participate in activities, games, and crafts. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $98-$490
Specialty Camps
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Delve deeper into specialty science topics or art with programs designed for older campers, ages 9–15.
Potion Masters • Ages 11–13 • June 30-July 3
Unleash Your Inner Potion Maker! Spend four days exploring chemistry from bio plastic to bath bombs. Mix concoctions using natural ingredients to make paper, dyes, lotions, candles and more! Thursday evening, campers may stay overnight or leave after the night hike at 9:30pm and return Friday morning. Get the details
Sliding Scale Price Range: $98-$490
Mythbusters • Ages 9–11 • July 21-25
Fact or fiction? It’s up to you to decide! Decode commonly known myths surrounding insects, birds, plants, environmental protection, and animals. What is true? What is false? We will find out together! Thursday evening, campers may stay for dinner, campfire, and a night hike until 10:00pm or leave at the regular time. Get the details
Sliding Scale Price Range: $120-$600
Identification Olympics • Ages 12-14 • August 5-8
Learn how to identify everything from dragonflies and birds to trees and frogs, as we crisscross the sanctuary in search of all creatures great and small. Make your own butterfly/dragonfly nets, master the use of binoculars, and aid Stony Brook in our land stewardship efforts. Put your knowledge to work by finding more than 100 different species of plants and animals! Thursday evening, campers may stay for dinner, campfire, and a night hike until 10:00pm or leave at the regular time. Get the details
Sliding Scale Price Range: $120-$600
Teen Leadership
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Weekly Sessions: June 23-August 22
Counselors-in-Training • Ages 15–17
Experience the fun, challenges, and rewards of camp as you assist camp counselors. Gain valuable leadership skills and participate in the planning of weekly camper activities, such as nature projects, crafts, songs, and games. Please note: all CITs must commit for at least three weeks. To apply email or call 508-613-8052
Extended Day
Pre-registration is required for extended-day programming; you may add this option at checkout when you register your child for camp or call later to add to your camper's session. Sliding scale pricing also applies to extended-day programming.
Before Camp
7:45–9:00 am • Ages 4–10
Sliding Scale Price Range: $17-$84
Drawing, card games, playing in the Nature Play area
After Camp
3:30–5:00 pm • Ages 4–10
Sliding Scale Price Range: $31-$155
Drawing, card games, playing in the Nature Play area
How to Register
Online registration opens January 22, 2025, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time.
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