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Week 1: Summer Nature Day Camp

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About Summer Nature Day Camp

Children who love the outdoors will thrive at Tenafly Nature Center’s Summer Camp! Led by our professional Environmental Educators, campers spend their days exploring the forest, hiking along TNC’s scenic trails, and enjoying hands-on activities like nature-inspired crafts, games, and outdoor adventures. Along the way, they’ll learn to identify native plants and wildlife, discover how ecosystems and habitats work, and experience the wonders of our nearly 400-acre preserve. From snapping turtles and bullfrogs to wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, and soaring red-tailed hawks, there’s always something exciting to spot in the wild.

We welcome children of all abilities and partner closely with families to ensure every camper has a joyful, meaningful, and memorable summer experience!

Weekly Camp Fees*

Pre-K & Kindergarten

  • Full Day Session (9:00 am-3:00 pm)- $550/week
  • AM Session Only (9:00 am-12:00 pm)- $360/week
  • PM Session Only (12:00 pm- 3:00 pm)- $360/week

Pre-K must be a minimum of 4 years old. All children must be bathroom independent. For the safety of our staff and campers, TNC staff do not go into the bathroom with campers. 

1st-6th grade

  • Full Day Session (9:00 am-3:00 pm)- $550/week

7th & 8th grade Jr. CIT

  • Full Day Session (9:00am-3:00pm)- $440/week
  • Will assist Pre-K & K camp groups

9th-12th grade

  • Counselor-in-Training Program

Use the grade your child is entering next September to determine group.

  • Full day choice only 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Pre-K & K may choose Full days 9am-3pm or Half days. Half days are AM 9am-12pm or PM 12-3pm. 
  • Campers may attend multiple weeks. Each week will feature different themes and activities.
  • After registering, primary guardian will receive confirmation emails.
  • Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

*Discounts availble for multi-week or multiple camper registrations.

Quick Facts

  • Monday–Friday sessions offered each week.
  • Full-day camp: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Half-day camp: 9:00 am–12:00 pm or 12:00 pm–3:00 pm.
  • State-certified to meet all NJ Youth Camp Safety standards (Camp ID #2248).
  • NGSS- and NJCCCS-aligned curriculum designed for children ages 4–14.
  • Led by experienced, adult environmental educators.
  • Weekly sessions grouped by age and grade.
  • Multi-week registration welcome—each session offers unique themes and activities.
  • Low ratios for individual attention: 1:10 teacher-to-camper (1:7 for Pre-K/K).
  • Camp T-shirt included with registration.
  • Lunch and snacks must be brought from home.

Getting There

Tenafly Nature Center
313 Hudson Ave.
Tenafly, 07670
United States

Registration for
Family Members opened January 1, 2026

Registration CLOSES for new and returning campers from prior year 14 days BEFORE, and for returning campers from current year 10 days BEFORE the first day of the session/week to allow time to process medical forms and prepare materials

​​​​​​​Camp Membership Requirement

current TNC for Two Membership or higher is required for all camp participants and you and your child must be listed under a current membership.

  • TNC for Two covers one adult and one additional adult or child.

Families with multiple campers need one qualifying membership (Family Membership or higher required for more than one child). All parents and children must be listed under a current membership.

Membership is annual and only needs to be purchased once per year.

Not a member? Join or renew to enjoy TNC benefits year-round.

*Membership is not required to join a waitlist but is required at the time of registration. 

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Camp Wait List

If a session is marked as Full it is is full or closed, you can click the "Join Wait List" button below to be added to a wait list.

To Be Added to a Wait List Please note that we will not be opening additional camp spaces. The only way to be moved off the waitlist is if a cancellation occurs. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you, however, we cannot predict when this may happen or guarantee that it will occur. When joining the waitlist, please include the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your Email Address
  • Your cell phone number
  • Camper's name
  • Camper's birthdate

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