Merrohawke Nature School

Merrohawke Nature School offers Summer Camp in Boxford, Dragonflies for ages 3.5 to 5, Red Fox for ages 6-8, Ravens for ages 9-12+, B.O.A.T. C.A.M.P. with Capt. Rob for ages 9-12+, Isles of Shoals Overnight for ages 13-15, and Summer Teen Apprenticeship for ages 14 and 15. Its program schedule includes summer programs and a school year nature school, and it serves children ages 2 to 15.

Programs

• Summer Camp in Boxford
• Dragonflies — Ages 3.5 to 5
• Red Fox — Ages 6-8
• Ravens — Ages 9-12+
• Summer Teen Apprenticeship — Ages 14 & 15
• B.O.A.T. C.A.M.P. with Capt. Rob — Ages 9-12+
• Isles of Shoals Overnight — Ages 13-15

At a glance

• Ages: 2–15 years old
• General schedule: Summer programs; school year nature school.

About the provider

Merrohawke was co-founded by Captains Rob and Kate Yeomans in November 2007. In 2023, it was accepted as a Full Member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America. Merrohawke says that since its founding in 2007, it has never turned away a child who wished to attend but lacked the funds to do so, and that it honors the Indigenous Peoples of its region and seeks to build relationships and uplift their work.

Works 100% outdoors. Low teacher:student ratio is typically 1:4. Uses Waldorf education, experiential education, nature connection, and land education principles.

What families say

“I think my son feels part of something bigger each time he attends a Merrohawke program. He can have a hard time settling in and making relationships with others, but this is never the case at Merrohawke. He’s always excited and proud to go to your programming. He calls Merrohawke the greatest camp he's ever been to. He says it taught him "everything."” — Summer 2025 Parent

“Merrohawke programs are a wonderful resource to the community. They teach kids the importance of nature and how to respect it. They also teach kids the importance of community, teamwork, and empathy towards others.” — Summer 2024 Parent

“I am a NOLS graduate and hold a BA in ecology. Learning about and being in nature is a big focal Point for myself and my daughter. MH nature school Give her opportunities to learn and grow in nature.” — Summer 2025 Parent

Last updated September 2, 2026.