Friends of Rye Nature Center Youth Programs

Friends of Rye Nature Center Youth Programs includes Summer Camp for children ages 3.5 to 10, with outdoor adventure, ecological exploration, and hands-on learning through nature-based activities. It also includes June Bugs for children ages 3.5 to 6, with morning, afternoon, and School’s Out Edition sessions, plus Paddle Adventure Camp for grades 8-10 with kayaking, hiking, and outdoor fun. My Naturalist and Me is a one-hour program for 2-4 year-olds with animal encounters, crafts, and short hikes, and Weekend and Public Programs are offered on weekends for all ages.

Programs

• Summer Camp — children ages 3.5 to 10; FRNC’s summer day camp · Offers outdoor adventure, ecological exploration, and hands-on learning through nature-based activities.
• June Bugs — children ages 3.5 to 6; Pre-K to K · Summer; morning program 8:30AM–12:30PM; afternoon program 1:00PM–4:00PM; School’s Out Edition 1:00PM–5:00PM · $425–$485 · Camp for preschoolers and kindergarteners; School’s Out Edition for elementary students in grades K-4.
• Paddle Adventure Camp — grades 8-10 · Offers kayaking, hiking, and outdoor fun.
• My Naturalist and Me — 2-4 year-olds · A fun-filled hour of nature activities with a grown-up, featuring animal encounters, crafts, and short hikes.
• Weekend and Public Programs — all ages · Upcoming public events and weekend programs with outdoor experiences suitable for all ages.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–16 years old
• Price range: $425–$485
• Current session: The Square Dance (Sep 12–Sep 12, 2026); Oktoberfest (Oct 2–Oct 2, 2026)
• General schedule: Summer camp is a day camp; June Bugs has morning, afternoon, and School’s Out Edition sessions in week 3; Weekend and Public Programs are offered on weekends.
• Facility hours: Office: September - May Monday–Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM; June - August Monday–Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM. Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.

About the provider

Friends of Rye Nature Center is an independent, not-for-profit organization that offers programs to people of all ages and abilities. Its mission is to encourage conservation, provide environmental education, and support the community’s access to nature. Through donor-supported scholarships and funding, and through the Nature Access Fund, financial assistance is available for most programs, including Summer Camp, Paddle Adventure Camp, and June Bugs.

Financial assistance is available through the Nature Access Fund for most programs. Applications must be submitted by May 1. No refunds or credits will be given towards other programs, camps, or events if you cancel your enrollment or miss class days.

Last updated August 27, 2026.