Ely Adventure School Summer Camp

Ely Adventure School Summer Camp offers days that can include berry picking, fort building, nature hikes, hamocking, and fire building. Each day, the group meets in a forest classroom and then pursues adventures chosen for that day. Children can choose from many activities and are encouraged to make up their own games and include others to practice social skills.

• Ages: 3–10 years old
• Schedule: Half-day and full-day options Monday through Friday from June 8 to August 28
• Price: Half day 8am–Noon $27 per day; Full day 8am–5pm $39 per day

The Ely Adventure School Summer Camp follows a mission to develop confidence and social skills in youth while fostering a lifelong love of learning and fun through outdoor play, community-building, and self-driven exploration. The program focuses on social skill building, self-driven exploration, leadership practice, physical skills development, and learning about the natural world. The Ely Adventure School provides one snack in the morning and another in the afternoon, as well as water to refill water bottles. Families are asked to send their child with a lunch and a water bottle, along with a bag, rain jacket, close-toe shoe option, an extra set of clothes, and sunscreen. The leadership team includes Educator, Director, and Founder SunShine Gardner, along with board members Sal DiVita, Megan Sisson, Jack Duchin, Leah Reusch, and Ann McNally. The Ely Adventure School summer camp programs are described as affordable child care opportunities for families in Ely and the surrounding areas. SunShine Gardner states, “We are always finding a way to say yes to a child’s creative ideas.”

Last updated July 26, 2026.