Butler Camp

Butler Camp offers Nature Navigators for ages 4.5-6 with a 6:1 child to staff ratio. This session includes creeking, swimming, nature exploration, music, group games, and crafts. Butler Camp also offers Wilderness Explorers for ages 7-10 with a 6:1 child to staff ratio, with swimming, fishing, cookout, archery, canoeing, frisbee golf, zip line, ropes courses, crafts, and games.

Programs

• Nature Navigators — 4.5-6 · $820 per session · 6:1 child to staff ratio; creeking, swimming, nature exploration, music, group games, crafts, and many more fun, memory-making experiences.
• Wilderness Explorers — 7-10 · $970 per session · 6:1 child to staff ratio; swimming, fishing, cookout, archery, canoeing, frisbee golf, zip line, ropes courses, crafts, games and other activities.
• Pathfinders — 10-12 · $1,070 per session · 8:1 child to staff ratio; high wall climbing, wilderness skills, archery, tubing, knife safety, sling shotting, one night camping on campus, ropes course, swimming, and more.
• Trailblazers — 12-14 · $1,070 per session · 8:1 child to staff ratio; white water rafting, wilderness skills, knife safety, sling shotting, high wall climbing, one-night camping on campus, ropes course, swimming, and more.
• Equestrian Camp — 7-16 · $1,420 per session · Progressive summer equestrian program based on each rider’s age and ability; divided between Beginner and Intermediate programs.
• Counselors in Training (CIT) — 15-16 · $500 per session · Learn responsibility, wilderness skills, prepare for camp counselor leadership roles, and gain valuable work experience while enjoying nature exploration and having fun.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–16 years old
• Price range: $500–$1,420 per session
• General schedule: Two-week sessions, except Hodgepodge/Hodge Podge, which is one week.

About the provider

Butler Camp says its story is "Summer Camp Fun Since 1981" and that it officially began in 1985. Its mission states that Butler Camp is a nature-focused summer camp offering outdoor nature adventures, wilderness and leadership skill-building, and classic camp experiences for campers ages 4.5 to 16. The community is described as a caring camp community of more than 200, with campers returning year after year.

Priority Enrollment: January 6th or January 7th or January 12th or January 13th are shown on different pages. Open Enrollment: January 12th or January 13th are shown on different pages. Registration Closed. If you cancel between February 1 and March 31, 2027, you’ll receive a 50% refund. No camp fees will be refunded after April 1, 2027. Only a legal parent or guardian can register a child for camp. Camp program dates listed: June 14 - June 25; June 28 - July 9; July 12 - July 23; July 26 - August 6; Hodgepodge/Hodge Podge: August 9 - August 13.

Last updated October 29, 2026.