Our outdoor, hands-on nature camps foster a lasting curiosity and lifelong love for the outdoors.
All of our camps are run by our professional Naturalists and are kept to a 1:15 staff to camper ratio or less.
Please Note: Our minimum age for camps is 7 years old, and payment is required with registration to guarantee a spot.
Winter Break Camp
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Spring Conservation Camp
Date: April 14-18, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 3:00 PM
Ages: 7-13
Description: Join our Spring Conservation Camp and have your kids explore the science of the spring time. For budding young conservationists, outdoor kids, nature lovers, etc. Epic adventures in Westmoreland’s pristine woodland environment. Campers will hike near and far and conduct water testing, turtle surveys, measure tree growth, remove invasive plants, band and release wild birds, conduct game camera studies, and more. Sign up for a fun-filled experience featuring survival shelter building, outdoor games, and a variety of self-directed activities.Dress for the weather.
Please complete the form below. To download, please select the icon with the three dots in the lower right hand corner. Completed registration forms may be emailed to us at [email protected].
Fees:
Full Day & Full Week
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule. Similarly, they may attend for the camp full day (9 AM - 3 PM) or for a half day (9 AM - 12 PM).
All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Note: Programs may vary depending on weather conditions. Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are required. Campers must be 7 years old or older
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Note: Programs may vary depending on weather conditions. Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are required. Campers must be 7 years old or older
Nature Explorers Camp
Date: June 30th - July 4th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: Discover the wonders of nature at Westmoreland Sanctuary’s Nature
Explorers Camp! Perfect for young adventurers, this camp is all about connecting with
the natural world through exciting nature activities, outdoor exploration, and hands-on
learning.
Camp activities may be adjusted to fit the group’s interests.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best
with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call
the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email
[email protected]. (There may be additional information forms to fill
out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)Camp Registration
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20%
discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on
weather conditions.
Habitats, Homes & Haunts
Date: July 7th-11th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: Construct shelters, fires, and more at Westmoreland Sanctuary’s Habitats, Homes, and Haunts Summer Camp! The perfect camp for those who love to build in the outdoors using materials found in nature. This camp is all about learning how to safely build structures and tools in nature that can help protect against the elements and working with other campers to accomplish incredible goals.
Camp activities may be adjusted to fit the group’s interests.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Activities include:
- Shelter building
- Knot tying
- Fire building
- Outdoor cooking
- Orienteering
Ecological Arts Camp
Date: July 14th-18th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: Inspire a deeper connection to nature through art! Kids will be led on ecological hikes through the preserve, learning about the flora and fauna that call Westmoreland home. This will be followed by the creation of herbarium plant pressings, tree ID journals, sun prints, hand-made invasive species paper, and other mixed media art!
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Activities include:
- Shelter building
- Knot tying
- Fire building
- Outdoor cooking
- Orienteering
Survive the Wild I
Date: July 21st-25th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: While exploring the wilds of Westmoreland, campers will learn how to build fires, construct shelters, and ensure safety in nature-focused spaces. The perfect camp for those looking to become survivalists and for those just looking to become more familiar with the outdoors. This camp is all about encouraging the campers to push their boundaries in safe and innovative ways.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Activities include:
- Shelter building
- Knot tying
- Fire building
- Outdoor cooking
- Orienteering
Humans and Nature Camp
Date: July 28th - August 1st
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: At this camp, through hands-on activities, storytelling, games and crafts, kids will explore Westmoreland Sanctuary, learn about local/global history and culture, and explore humanity's deep connections to nature.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Survive the Wild II
Dates: August 4th-8th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: While exploring the wilds of Westmoreland, campers will learn how to build fires, construct shelters, and ensure safety in nature-focused spaces. The perfect camp for those looking to become survivalists and for those just looking to become more familiar with the outdoors. This camp is all about encouraging the campers to push their boundaries in safe and innovative ways.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected]. (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Activities include:
- Shelter building
- Knot tying
- Fire building
- Outdoor cooking
- Orienteering
Understanding Nature
Date: August 11th-15th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: Encourage the development of respect for individual organisms and entire ecosystems through immersion in nature. Kids will explore the 7 habitat islands within Westmoreland Sanctuary’s 690 acres of land, discovering and identifying diverse populations of flora and fauna. They will be taught how to utilize natural material for shelter, basketry, cordage, paper, and topical salve, while participating in sustainable harvesting practices.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Summer Conservation Camp
Date: August 18th-22nd
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: For budding young conservationists, outdoor kids, nature lovers, etc. Epic adventures in Westmoreland’s pristine woodland environment. Campers will hike near and far and conduct water testing, turtle surveys, measure tree growth, remove invasive plants, band and release wild birds, conduct game camera studies, and more.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Nature Arts Camp
Date: August 25th-29th
Times for Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Times for Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 7-13 (campers must be at least 7)
Dress for the weather: Hiking boots and outdoor clothing are strongly suggested.
Description: This camp prompts kids to discover and explore the natural world through hands-on artistic activities. Campers will explore the woods of Westmoreland and create unique art inspired by what they see and find.
Full Day & Full Week:
Your camper may attend the full five days, or you can select certain days that work best with your vacation schedule.
Form: Please complete the form below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Nature Center at 914-666-8448 or you can email [email protected] . (There may be additional information forms to fill out at a later date that will be sent to the email you have provided us.)
Discounts: All Owl Members ($100.00 Membership) and above receive up to a 20% discount on all camps.
Cancellation: All families will be notified by 8:15 AM if camp is canceled.
Refunds: No refunds will be given unless Westmoreland Sanctuary cancels camp.
Weather: Camp will be held regardless of weather. Programs may vary depending on weather conditions.
Registration
All camp registrations can be completed through the following
Google Form: Camp Registration.
Please email [email protected] if you have any difficulty registering and/or you have any questions.
Refund Policy:
Westmoreland Sanctuary provides refunds only if the Sanctuary cancels a program or event for any reason. Refunds are not issued for personal reasons related to individuals, families, or groups. If a participant is unable to attend, payment may be reallocated as a donation or applied to another program.