Summer

Shhhh! Secrets of the Forest: A Nature Mystery Camp June 1-5, 2026 Join us for a week of outdoor discovery and imaginative exploration. Set on Burritt’s beautiful grounds, this camp invites children to slow down, look closely, and connect with the natural world through a story-based mystery woven throughout the week. As campers explore Burritt’s trails, farm areas, and outdoor spaces, they will follow a nature-themed storyline that encourages them to observe animal tracks, habitats, and behaviors.

Jurassic Explorers June 8-12, 2026 Can you tell whether this tail bone comes from a T. rex or a Stegosaurus? Where do fossils come from? Just how big is a Velociraptor? Curiosity is at its peak—and it’s the perfect time for Jurassic Explorers! Burritt invites your young paleontologist to a dinosaur-themed adventure packed with hands-on science and imaginative play. Campers will use microscopes to explore cells, dig for “dinosaur bones,” create an erupting volcano, investigate “dinosaur eggs,” and hike the trail in search of limestone “pancakes,” fossils, and other natural treasures.

America the Beautiful June 15-18, 2026 Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation with a four-day camp designed to spark curiosity and exploration. Campers will “journey” through America’s National Parks and iconic landscapes while learning about the people and places that shaped our country. We will learn about the President who started our National Parks service and the Buffalo Soldiers who were some of our first park rangers. Campers will also experience daily life as it might have been for children during the founding era of our country through interactive activities, historical games, and creative projects.

Webs, Wings, and Scaly Things June 22-26, 2026 We invite young, brave scientists to step into the hidden world of creatures that crawl, slither, flutter, and spin. Campers become junior naturalists for a week packed with scales, wings, webs, and hands-on discovery. Campers dig into the science behind how reptiles and insects survive—investigating exoskeletons, camouflage, silk‑spinning, and more. A live animal menagerie brings the learning to life, giving every child a front‑row seat to real reptiles and other fascinating creepy crawlies in action.