Felix Neck Fern & Feather Natural History Day Camp
About
Fern and Feather Natural History Day Camp on Martha’s Vineyard is designed to promote a child’s lasting curiosity and care for the natural world. Our goal is to nurture an understanding and appreciation for nature, inspire responsibility for the environment, and have fun!
Explore forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats at our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary this summer! Our camp program incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more for a one-of-a-kind summer experience.
Themed week-long sessions blend outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, games, songs, and crafts. Sessions are offered June–August.
Learn more about each program >
Programs and age groups include:
- Discoverers (ages 4–5) (ages 4–5, half day)
- Pathfinders (grades k–1) (ages 5–6, full day)
- Explorers (entering grades 2–3) (ages 7–8)
- Adventurers (entering grades 4–5) (ages 9–10)
- Ecologists (entering grades 6–8) (ages 11–14)
- Leaders-in-Training (ages 14–16)
No two days are alike at camp, but this sample schedule gives an overview of daily activities and flow.
Our camp program is designed to connect children to their surroundings and instill a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. Our goal is to foster awareness and appreciation of nature, to teach responsibility for the environment, and to promote an understanding of our place in nature. Camp activities are carefully planned to meet these goals and create fun and memorable experiences.
Camp staff members are chosen for their enthusiasm, experience, knowledge, and ability to work with children outdoors. Staff are First Aid-, CPR-, and/or Lifeguard-certified and attend pre-camp training in safety, child development, and natural history.
Register your camper today!
Try It Out! Camp for a Day (ages 4–10)
New to camp? Kick off the summer with Camp for a Day:
Mammal-rama: Wednesday, June 21
Splish Splash: Thursday, June 22
Wild Nature: Friday, June 23
Ages groups include: 4-year olds, 5–6-year olds, 7–8-year olds, and 9–10-year olds.
What Others Are Saying . . .
“Great first camp experience for our four-year-old in a beautiful setting. We were so pleased and we will be back!”
