Deering Estate Nature Camps

Deering Estate Nature Camps offers Eco Explorers for ages 6-8 and Expedition Deering for ages 9-14. The program includes science experiments, hikes, crafts, and one off-site field trip each week. Summer camp sessions run weekly during summer break, and campers spend at least half of each day outdoors weather permitting. Daily sign in is 8:00 AM-9:30 AM and daily sign out is 4:00 PM-5:30 PM.

Programs

• Eco Explorers — Ages 6-8 · $190 per session · 2026 summer nature and science camp; Session #4 is $160.
• Expedition Deering — Ages 9-14 · $215 per session · 2026 summer nature and science camp; Session #4 is $180.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–14 years old
• Price range: $190–$215 per session
• General schedule: Summer camp sessions run weekly during summer break. Daily sign in is 8:00 AM-9:30 AM and daily sign out is 4:00 PM-5:30 PM. Campers spend at least half of each day outdoors weather permitting. Each week includes science experiments, hikes, and crafts, and one off-site field trip.

About the provider

The camps aim to connect children to nature by allowing them to experience it first hand and become environmental stewards. Eco Explorers costs $190 per session, with Session #4 at $160. Expedition Deering costs $215 per session, with Session #4 at $180. There is a one-time registration fee of $15 collected each school year and beginning of summer.

Last updated October 26, 2026.