Registration begins on February 8!

Summer Camp

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Flying Deer Nature Center Summer Camp offers delightful opportunies for those new to wilderness skills as well as seasoned woods folks. In small clans children and teens are inspired by communities of peers who value the fun, freedom, and teachings of our naturalist culture. At Flying Deer students are led by talented and dedicated instructors to revel in the nourishment and challenge offered by nature study and survival skills; making fires, building shelters, learning wild crafts, and celebrating being kids in the WILD.

Cottonwood Camp (Age 6-13)

Cottonwood CampersThis week lies at the heart and soul of Flying Deer. It is an exciting day camp for children who love to spend time outdoors with friends, leaning about the forest and its valuable teaching; mysterious animal tacks, delicious edible plants, curious insects, shelter, primitive fire-making and other wilderness skills, not to mention fun songs, games, and stories! We begin our day together with morning circle in the Flying Deer tipi, then we adventure throughout the day in small clans and complete our day together in the tipi for Afternoon Circle. $185-$225*

Cottonwood I ~ June 23-27
Cottonwood II ~ June 30-July 4
Cottonwood III ~ July 7-11

Otter Slide Camp
Campers ages 8-13 and families who want to join in the fun

This exciting camp is a great step up for campers 8 and up!

For our first four days campers will encounter exciting challenges and learn some key crafts of camp, including group shelter, bone tools, earthen containers, bark cordage, primitive cooking, and much more. Thursday evening to Friday afternoon will be our overnight where families are invited to join us to experience the joy and wonder of spending time in nature as a “village community; camping, playing, learning, and relaxing together.

Monday through Wednesday camp will follow typical day camp hours, from 9am-3pm. On Thursday campers will arrive at 9am and stay until 1pm the following day! Families are invited to join us on Thursday afternoon or evening and stay until the program ends on Friday. Together we will have dinner, enjoy a night-time adventure, and sleep in shelters we construct ourselves or out under the stars. Friday will provide us with time for craft making, wild edible collecting, and exciting journeys before we part.

Includes a week of camp for a child and an overnight adventure for one parent and child. $275-$325*
For additional family members attending the overnight, add $25/ea.

July 14-18

Wolf Camp (Ages 10-17)

Wolf Camp - at the top of a mountainThis trip is very popular! Sign up early! Two small groups of campers led by experienced instructors begin with two days of day camp developing our community and preparing the knowledge and skills necessary for the journey ahead. Wednesday morning we trek into the beautiful Berkshire Mtns. where we climb summit, and eat and laugh around campfires, and enjoy the freedom that backpacking provides. Many parts of this trip serve as metaphors for growth and change present and awaiting in the childrens’ lives. $300-$375*

August 4-8

Wolf Camp Vermont - Green Mountain Expedition
(Experienced backpackers ages 14-17)

An adventure to challenge our bodies and excite our senses! We will have one day of preparation and four days of backpacking in the Green Mountain Wilderness. $350-$425*

August 4-8

Quest for the Medicine Tree!! (Ages 7-12)

Quest for the Medicine TreeWanted: Heroic kids to adventure into a strange and enchanted land in search of a lost Medicine Tree to help bring healing and balance to the world.  Must be willing to venture into unknown magical lands and learn new things.  We’ll follow an ancient map into the forgotten lands of ABODIA, a place filled with magic; a land that elves and fairies and ogres call home, where trees and animals can talk, and the only place where the secrets of the Medicine Tree can be found.  Come be a part of an adventure like no other in this year’s Quest for the Medicine Tree! $250

August 11-15


*In order to make these programs accessible and provide a high quality experience for each camper, we offer a sliding scale. Please pay what you can afford.