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Summer Awaits! Start Planning Your Tom Denney Nature Camp Experience

Yes, while it's still winter, make your summer camp plans!

February 22, 2025

It's still winter... maybe you're not thinking about summer camp yet. BUT - now is the time to take advantage of Early Bird registration discounts - including for Tom Denney Nature Camp!

Our Kids Summer Camp is the ultimate destination for young explorers seeking thrilling adventures and unforgettable experiences!

  • Less than 10 minutes off Rt 495 at the Rt 117 Exit
  • Before/After care available.
  • Campers welcome from all towns!
  • Programs for kids in grade K-12
  • General programing is 9a-3p (except Thursdays for Grade 6-9, when they can stay until 10p for an ultimate camp adventure!)
  • Full week of camp during the July 4th holiday week (Take a day off for yourself!)

Our family (entering Grades 4 and 2 in the fall) is excited to experience Tom Denney Nature Camp during the week of July 1-5 as part of our partnership fro the second year - both our kids ASKED TO GO BACK!


What's it like to spend the week at Tom Denney Nature Camp?! Click the video below and get a quick glimpse at all the fun!


There are still open spaces available in all weeks!

For the fastest response, email the staff at bcttdnc@gmail.com now, and then go start the process online!

Camp Week 1: June 30 – July 4 (we are open July 4)
Camp Week 2: July 7 – 11
Camp Week 3: July 14 – 18
Camp Week 4: July 21 – 25
Camp Week 5: July 28 – August 1
Camp Week 6: August 4 – 8
CIT/Staff Mandatory Orientation (then CITs choose 2 weeks of camp to work): June 24 – 26, 9am-3pm

If you are interested in coming to camp and there is a Wait List, then email the camp (bcttdnc@gmail.com) to ask about the chances of getting into the week. Things change and evolve and most of the time we are able to fit people into camp!

Click here for details and secure a spot for your child(ren) for a week or two... or more!


“I loved ‘The Amazing Race’ and toasting marshmallows over the campfire. I learned some new crafts, we went for nature hikes and they showed us plants that were in the woods.” – RA, Grade 3


Activities include:
Games and activities in the fields, woods and pond!
Swimming and Kayaking
Arts and Crafts
Laser Tag, Water Gun Fun
Hiking and Tracking
Shelter Building
Campfires to cook hot dogs and marshmallows
Camper Created Performances
Ponding (catch and release frogs and fish)
Predator and Prey (an all-camp tag game)
The Amazing Race (group challenges)
Exotic and Local Animals visit from Animal Adventures
Middle School Campers stay late to have fun in the dark on Thursday

tomdenneynaturecamp.org

Questions: bcttdnc@gmail.com (best means of communication) or 978-429-3004 (voice mail)


Tom Denney Nature Camp was founded in 1976 and is sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Trust. TDNC summer day camp is a unique experience that offers campers going into Kindergarten – High School weekly sessions of fun and learning in the beautiful natural setting of the Bolton Bowers Springs conservation area. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff supports the Trust’s commitment to environmental education and to kids. The Bolton Conservation Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more and register online here.