Ipswich River Nature Camp | Sample Schedule

No two days are alike at Ipswich River Nature Camp, but this sample schedule gives an overview of daily activities and flow.

8:30–9:30 am	Camper Drop-off & Games
9:30–9:45 am	Opening Circle The entire camp gathers to enjoy a community activity. Staff and campers sing songs, conduct team-building exercises, or act out nature skits to introduce the day.
9:45 am–12:00 pm	Morning Hike & Activities After opening circle campers join their subgroups and with their counselors delve into a particular nature topic. For example, a group will discuss life cycles then hike to a pond and find frogs and tadpoles.
12:00–12:45 pm	Lunch
12:45–1:45 pm	Game, Craft, or Nature Play Campers enjoy some time engaging in nature play, origami, and/or water games on hot days.
1:45–2:45 pm	Theme-based Activity Time Campers have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities developed by staff, all related to the day's nature theme.
2:45–3:00 pm	Closing Circle At the end of each day the whole camp gathers to share stories of where they went, what they saw, and what they made.
3:00–3:15 pm	Camper Pick-up
3:00–4:00 pm	Optional After-Camp Program (Topsfield only) During this optional program, campers can choose from a variety of activities that may include active games, quiet table games or reading. Registration required.

What Others are Saying . . .

"This is a great camp and we are willing to drive a significant distance every year because it is a great experience. Thank you!" –Camp Family