Junior Ranger Summer Camp (Ages 5 – 8)

Junior Ranger Summer Camp (Ages 5 – 8)
July 7 – 11, 9am – 3pm
$600 per child per week (sibling discount available, see more below)
Final deposit due May 1

This summer give your child the ultimate outdoor adventure at Planting Fields with Junior Ranger Summer Camp!

The Junior Ranger Summer Camp offers an immersive, educational, and empowering adventure where kids not only explore nature but actively contribute to its conservation. It stands out from other summer camps on Long Island for several reasons, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that blends nature, history, art, and the environment into an enriching experience that broadens campers’ horizons in ways that traditional summer camps can’t match. What sets our camp apart? 

Unplug and discover the natural world.

Junior Ranger Summer Camp offers kids a chance to disconnect and engage directly with the outdoors, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the environment. By the end of the camp, children won’t just remember fun activities – they’ll have a deeper understanding of wellness, sustainability, nature, and the role they can play in making a positive impact on the planet.

Freedom to wonder and adventure in a safe historic green space. 

Campers have the unique opportunity to explore destinations on the site like the Laundry Building, the 65-room Main House, incredible gardens, and an Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape. Immersing children in history, nature, and architecture all in one, this camp creates an experience that’s both educational and adventurous. Campers will have exclusive access to the beautiful groun

ds of Planting Fields, including the tranquil woodland trails, the greenhouses, and the diverse ecosystems within the park.

 Learning rooted in art, science, history, and wellness through nature. 

Junior Ranger Summer Camp places a strong emphasis on the environment, not only teaching kids how to protect and preserve nature, but to engage in hands-on conservation activities, such as exploring wildlife in the Bird Sanctuary, getting their hands dirty gardening, and practicing sustainability in a creative way. Our camp combines nature exploration, engineering challenges, nature-inspired crafts, and problem-solving into one dynamic experience. Campers get to engage with nature in a variety of ways, igniting their curiosity while developing practical, real-world skills.

At the end of the camp, campers earn the Junior Ranger Summer Camp Badge, a meaningful symbol of their commitment to environmental preservation and their accomplishments during the camp. This recognition of their hard work and growth makes the experience both rewarding and significant, fostering a sense of pride and achievement!

Spaces are limited – register today and let your child’s summer adventure begin!

For additional information and any questions, please contact Erin Fitzpatrick, Education Manager, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org or by calling (516) 922-8688. Click here to register for the Junior Ranger Summer Camp for ages 9 – 12.

Enrollment is first come, first serve. A 50% deposit of $300 is required to register your child for Summer Camp. Your remaining balance must be paid before May 1. Once registration is secured through your initial deposit, Planting Fields Foundation will follow up with additional forms regarding medical information and emergency contact information that must be completed and returned no later than May 1, 2025, via email to efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org. A link to pay for the rest of your balance will be sent as well. A 50% refund of your deposit will be provided if you cancel your registration before May 1, 2025. After this date, all other summer camp related registration fees are non-refundable.

10% Sibling Discount: This discount only applies to the second child’s total payment. Please register your first child and then contact our Education Manager, Erin Fitzpatrick, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org to receive your unique discount code to register your additional child. Sibling relation will be verified by staff. To use the code, parents will have to pay the full payment for the second child.

Online Payment: Payment made through cards will require a 3% processing fee that will automatically be applied at checkout.

If Paying By Check:  Please email efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org your name, phone number, and email address, so we know who’s spot is being saved. When your check is received, your child’s spot will be saved and you will be contacted with confirmation of payment and a registration link to input your information. Please make checks out to “Planting Fields Foundation” with “Summer Camp” in the memo. Please send all checks to: Planting Fields Foundation, P.O. Box 660, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay NY, 11771

Artwork by Chris Delorenzo.