Full-Day Travel Camps for Ages 8-9

Summer Camp Programs

Ages 8-9

9:30am-4:00pm

Our Full-Day Travel Camps for Ages 8-9 involve the best of Briar Bush while introducing new adventures for kids. All camps include travel in Briar Bush vans to regional sites relating to the camp theme. All trip fees are included in camp cost. Full-Day Travel Camps for Ages 8-9 are not offered the week of July 21-25.

Campers must be within the age range to participate (campers who turn 8 years of age up to one month after the camp start date will be eligible to register).

The five camp themes below repeat twice throughout the summer. Campers cannot be registered for the same theme more than once. Campers registered for more than one week per theme will be removed from the duplicate week.

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Call of the Wild

Instructor: Briar Bush Educator

Become one with nature and run wild with the pack as you explore the natural world around you. This week, we'll practice animal calls, identify tracks, camouflage in the forest, and more. It's time to answer the call of the wild!

$375.00 | Resident: $337.50 | Member: $300.00*

$465.00 | Resident: $418.50 | Member: $327.00

June 16-18, 20 (No 6/19)*

July 28-August 1

Animals All Around I

Instructor: Katie Fisk

If you're an animal lover, this camp is for you! At Briar Bush, we'll spend ample time caring for our resident critters. Through field trips, we'll learn about animals in human culture, local wildlife, and the residents of Elmwood Park Zoo.

$465.00 | Resident: $418.50 | Member: $327.00

June 23-27

August 4-8

Wizards and Lizards

Instructor: Sarah Busby

Welcome to Briar Bush's Camp for Wizards and Lizards! We'll begin camp with the basics: house sorting, wand making, and creating spell books and feather quills. Then, we'll spend the week attending "classes" about plants, magical creatures, potions, charms, astronomy, and more. Wands at the ready!

June 30-July 3 (No 7/4)*

August 11-15

$395.00 | Resident: $355.50 | Member: $316.00*

$490.00 | Resident: $441.00 | Member: $392.00

Nature Explorers I

Instructor: Heidi Malizia

Get ready to explore nature in all its glory! We’ll kayak, play Frisbee golf, hike, stream-stomp, venture to Treehouse World, and explore the Manasquan Reservoir in New Jersey. Let the adventure begin!

July 7-11

August 18-22

$515.00 | Resident: $463.50 | Member: $412.00

Home Grown

Instructor: Kyrstin Schwarz

This week, we're getting back to our roots! Learn about the importance of local farming and composting. Visit a farm and an orchard to discover agriculture, pick fresh fruit, and make your own jam. Come grow with us!

July 14-18

August 25-29

$515.00 | Resident: $463.50 | Member: $412.00

Extended Care

Before and After Care are available for Full-Day Travel campers. Registration for Extended Care is separate from Summer Camp Registration. You may register at the time of camp registration and up until the Thursday before the camp start date.

Before Care

8:30am-9:30am

$30/week

After Care

4:00pm-5:30pm

$45/week

If you have any questions, please email Melissa Eldridge, Program and Summer Camp Director, at melissa@briarbush.org.