Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, Summer Camp, Woodbury, Connecticut

established 1963

Trails open year 'round!
Over 500 members!

Located in Woodbury, CT
203-263-3711

2008 Schedule

View Nature & Art Programs for: ages 3 to 4 ages 5 to 10

View Programs at the Farm for ages 5 to 10

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust offers unique summer experiences for children ages 3 to 10.

All class curricula areage- appropriate, hands-on, and interactive.

A special craft focus is given in programs for younger participants.

Registration Information:

Classes for 3- to 4-year-olds (two-and-a-half hours) are $85 for current members of Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust, and $110 for nonmembers .

Classes for 5- to 10-year-olds (three-hours) are $100 for current Flanders members, and $125 for nonmembers.

Payment/Cancellation:

Registration is accepted by mail or in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete payment is required for registration. Once a child is registered, a confirmation letter will be mailed or e-mailed. No medical forms will be required.

Should you need to cancel your registration in a class, notice must be given two weeks prior to the start date to receive a 50 percent refund. Refunds will not be issued without two weeks' notice, nor will refunds in excess of 50 percent of the original registration cost be issued.

General Information

All Nature and Art programs meet at the Trail House or Sugar House. Both are located on Church Hill Road a short drive from the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.
All Agriculture programs meet at the North Barn. The North Barn is located on Flanders Road a short distance north of the Flanders Welcome Center..
Adult educators will lead all classes, with assistance provided by teenage volunteers.
Children should bring a snack and beverage on each day of class. Drink boxes/bags with straws are not permitted.
We will go outside every day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor explorations. Sneakers with socks, long pants, sun block, and bug spray are suggested. On rainy days, appropriate clothing should also be provided.
Flanders reserves the right to remove a child from the program for disruptive behavior.

(ages 3 to 4)

Children must be toilet trained and able to attend without a parent/guardian. Class size limited to 20 students.

Amazing Art in Nature
Art for little ones! Explore the world of nature as a beginning artist. No experience is necessary.
June 16 - 20, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Young Artists
All you need is a love of art and excitement about nature. Use the color wheel to discover Flanders' habitat for animals and plants.
June 23 - 27, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Dinosaurs
Mighty dinosaurs once roamed this earth, even right here in Connecticut. Come with us on a "dino-mite" adventure as we learn about dinosaurs from T-Rex to Stegosaurus.
July 7 - 11, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Bug-A-Mania
Bugs are everywhere. Millipedes, spiders, and walking sticks are just a few of the creeping and crawling friends we'll meet this week. Come along and get a bug's-eye view of their habitats.
July 14 - 18, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Nature Detectives
Look for clues high and low to see what animals are living all around us. From the pond to the ground to the trees, we'll try to find them all.
July 21 - 25, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Splash!
Young explorers will enjoy a week with the fish, frogs, turtles, and everything else that swims or crawls in our ponds and streams. Wear old sneakers and plan on getting wet every day.
July 28 - August 1, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Go Nuts About Plants!
Learn about trees, plants, and flowers, and why we need them to survive. We need them all, from ferns and sunflowers to pines and maple trees.
August 4 - 8, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Young Biologists
Come explore what Flanders has to offer, from a day at the pond, to the farm, to catching bugs and even a tractor ride.
August 11 - 15, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

Did Somebody say Komodo Dragon?
Grab your passport and let's travel to Asia in search of a different animal each day. We are sure to find binturongs, caracals, and pandas, oh my!
August 18 - 22, 9:15 - 11:45 AM OR 1:15 - 3:45 PM

(ages 5 to 10)

Children must be toilet trained and able to attend without a parent/guardian. Class size limited to 24 students.

Habitats and Ecosystems
Learn how plants and animals have adapted to the various environments in which they live.
June 16 - 20, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Insect Insights
Learn insect anatomy and how bugs are classified as you discover how they adapt for survival.
June 23 - 27, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Geology Adventure
Make a fossil as you discover dinosaurs and learn how weather, water, volcanoes, and earthquakes shape our world.
July 7 - 11, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Good with Wood
Hammer like a woodpecker, drill like an ant, and get "busy as a beaver" making eco-friendly animal homes and feeders for your yard or garden. Help Flanders furry and feathered friends by studying and maintaining their habitats. Learn about tree identification while discovering which building materials work best for your projects.
July 14 - 18, 9 AM - Noon (CLOSED) OR 1 - 4 PM
August 11 - 15, 9 AM - Noon

Pond Life
Visit the various ponds around Flanders and learn who lives there as you net frogs, tadpoles, fish, and water insects.
July 21 - 25, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Mammal Mania
What makes an animal a mammal? Learn that and interesting facts about Connecticut's woodland creatures.
July 28 - August 1, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Nocturnal Animals
Venture into the world of darkness as you discover who's hiding in the night. Could it be a bat? A raccoon? Whoooo knows!
August 4 - 8, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Animal Classification
Grouping animals into categories according to their common traits is a hard job. Learn how scientists do it and how you can, too.
August 11 - 15, 1 - 4 PM

Nature Detectives
Become a young naturalist and explore the world of nature. Who knows what you might find lurking in the pond or up in the barn rafters?
August 18 - 22, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

(ages 5 to 10)

Children must be toilet trained and able to attend without a parent/guardian. Class size limited to 24 students.

Flanders Adventurers
Experience all Flanders has to offer from the pond to the farm to the forest. Catch frogs, visit the farm animals and see who lives in the woods.
June 16 - 20, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Farm Life Series: Eggs to Legs
Visit the farm, collect eggs, and learn all about chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. What other animals hatch from eggs at Flanders? Hike and discover.
June 23 - 27, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Farm Life Series: Horse Power
Children will work hands-on with our resident mini-horses to discover the wonderful world of horses and herbivores.
July 7 - 11, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Farm Life Series: Root for Pigs
Explore the farm, go hog wild, and learn about pigs. Dig in the dirt, plant seeds, grow your own garden. Create pig puppets, listen to pig stories, and paint pig art.
July 14 - 18, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Animal Art
Dress for a mess and discover the joy of painting. Hike with "VanGoat" to the pond, then catch, draw, and release live animal models.
July 21 - 25, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Farm Life Series: Incredible Cows
Do farm chores and discover facts about cows and calves. Make butter, visit Flanders Antique Farm Museum and enjoy a tractor ride, stories, hikes, crafts, and more.
July 28 - August 1, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Farm Life Series: Food from Farms
Learn what the farm animals have to offer and their products, such as, milk, eggs, and meat. Plant your own garden. Hike in the fields to catch bugs, take a tractor ride, visit the pond... come on down!
August 4 - 8, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

Farm Life Series: Woolly Wonders
Explore the farm to discover facts about sheep and goats. Hands-on activities using wool and weaving, stories, painting, puppets, and more.
August 11 - 15, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

All Around Animal Adventure
Discover all Flanders has to offer. Explore the ponds, farm, forest and fields. Discover the diversity of animal life at Flanders.
August 18 - 22, 9 AM - Noon OR 1 - 4 PM

For ages 3-5
try our
Outdoor Rangers!
Fall & Spring