Summer Day Camp
Rolling farm fields and shaded forest edges along the Connecticut River are the idyllic backdrops for our Summer Camp at Cedar Circle. Curiosity and wonder are all around as campers spend a week on a working organic farm connecting to their food, ecosystem, and community.
Our highly qualified educators believe campers are the most engaged and learn best when their curiosity and hands-on experiences are encouraged and empowered through real-life experiences. Explorations through the kale rows, adventures along the riverbank, and games between the cedar trees will cultivate a genuine appreciation for our ecosystems here in the Upper Valley, as well as the farm-fresh food and the community connections fostered within this unique setting.
Experienced staff facilitates campers entering 1st through 6th grade (ages 6-11) through activities and learning opportunities in small groups. In addition to daily farm chores, games, and sensory-based explorations, campers choose their own activities throughout the week. Some of these may include: putting on a farmers’ market for families at pick-up; collecting macroinvertebrates from the Connecticut River and discovering what they can tell us about water quality; picking flowers from the cut-flower garden to incorporate into art projects.
Safety, fun, and community building are the foundation of our education programs. Our program is designed to instill a strong sense of stewardship and belonging among our campers, the environment, and one another.
Visit our Camp FAQ page for more information about the program, and read our camp policies here.
Still have questions? Email us or call (802) 785-4737.
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2024 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
Day Camp Hours & Cost
Camp days are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Cost: $410 per week*
*If camp tuition is cost prohibitive for your family, full and partial need-based financial support are available. Our financial support application is available in our camp registration form.
After-Camp Hours & Cost
Extend the camp day from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
After-Camp Cost: $50 per week
Camper AGES
This program is designed for children entering grades 1 to 6 (ages 6–11).
2024 Camp Weeks
Week 1: June 24– 28
Week 2: July 1–5 (in session July 4th)
Week 3: July 8–12
Week 4: July 15–19
Week 5: July 22–26
Week 6: July 29–August 2
Week 7: August 5–9
Week 8: August 12–16
To maximize accessibility and excitement, we recommend signing your camper up for no more than 4 weeks of camp throughout the summer.
Donate to our Scholarship Fund — Please consider helping us ensure that our summer camp programming is accessible to all children, regardless of financial barriers, by making a tax-deductible donation today.
Testimonials
“Our kids were nervous for about ten seconds before arriving and feeling instantly welcomed and excited. The setting is ideal, and the counselors give the kids a sense of ownership and belonging right away. From naming the spaces, and laying out clear (but not rigid) daily plans, it’s the right mix of structure and open-ended-ness. Kids came home muddy, happy, and with LOTS of information to share.”
“My grandson… spent a wonderful week at your Camp in July and I wanted to thank you for providing such a gentle, accepting, and fascinating adventure for him. The counselors could not have been better!”
“I was very happy with the camp - he came home happy and excited every day, I really liked that he CHOSE to participate in harvesting and cooking projects, knot-tying, etc… It also warmed my heart to hear him singing camp songs in his bed at night - very very sweet.”
“[Our camper] loved summer farm camp. She liked the games, the songs, cooking, learning about insects, pests, animals, trees, etc. She likes to help in our home garden now and tell her brother about insects and the names of trees.”
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Mentors In Training Program
Mentors in Training (MITs) are integral to the Cedar Circle summer day camp experience. These volunteers ages 14+ work closely with our summer education team to engage with campers throughout the day and assist with activities, group management, and more!