Each day features different fun activities and hands-on experiences to enhance your child’s enjoyment and understanding of the seasons and the world around them, and deepen their connection with nature in a safe and supportive environment. Active games, crafts and activities will focus on the changing seasons, local ecology, STEM and the senses, and will incorporate our beautiful natural surroundings, including private trails, a mountain stream, recreation field, gardens (raingarden, pollinator, sensory) and rustic campfire circles.
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation | 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 | 973-835-2160
Owned and operated by the Highlands Nature Friends, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
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School Break 1-Day Nature Programs
Fun, Exploration and Adventure!
Separate programs for grades 2nd-5th and 6th-9th
UPCOMING DATES
2024: 2nd-5th grade: Dec 23 & 27, 30 | 6th-9th grade: Dec 27 & 30
2025: Jan 20 & Feb 17
TIME
All school break programs are 9:00am-3:00pm, unless otherwise noted
DETAILS
Who says nature camps are only for summer? At the New Weis Center we believe that the seasonal transition into winter offers our campers a fun opportunity to learn about a familiar environment through a different (and awesome) perspective! And the colder weather means lots of cozy campfires, toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate!
2nd-5th Grade:
6th-9th Grade:
Winter Detectives: Become a winter ecology detective as we explore the grounds of The New Weis Center and investigate biodiversity on our private trails, to see how flora and fauna adjust to their winter environment. We'll venture through unique geologic terrain to identify different rocks/minerals, and take a deep dive into the role and resilience of ancient bryophytes (mosses) and lichen. Games and activities will include hiking, designing an ant-sized forest, and taking part in a winter ecology bioblitz!
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IMPORTANT INFO
CODE OF CONDUCT
1-DAY PROGRAM FEE (per child)
$90 - Standard Rate
$85 - Siblings Rate (each sibling)
$80 - CURRENT New Weis Center Member Rate*
*Members at the $75 "Supporter" level and up receive camp and afterschool program discounts". Memberships are tax-deductible and have many year round benefits. Not sure if you are a current member? Contact Us and we'll let you know - or JOIN/RENEW NOW!
CAMP T-SHIRT (optional) - Choose the size on the registration form and include an additional $20 with your payment for each t-shirt. Shirts are short-sleeve "safety" green (yellow/lime color), with The New Weis Center's logo on the front and "Nature Camp" on the back in dark green lettering.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
> We reserve the right to remove any child without refund due to unacceptable behavior, and to reschedule or change programs as needed.
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