Stony Brook Camp Programs & Pricing

Discoverers • Ages 4-5  

Through outdoor explorations, crafts, games, songs, and stories, campers are introduced to the wide diversity of life around them. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $101-$505

Wanderers • Ages 5-6  

Wanderers learn about Stony Brook’s many ecosystems and what may be found within them. Simple observations and investigations build a foundation of interest and desire to learn more in years to come. Wanderers begin their initiation into the natural world through short hikes, hands-on activities, and creative endeavors. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $101-$505

Ramblers • Ages 7-8  

Ramblers conduct ecosystem investigations on daily outings, using their senses to identify familiar species of plants and animals. Ramblers are encouraged to explore their own areas of interest and further develop their social skills as they participate in activities, games, and crafts. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $101-$505

Explorers • Ages 9-11

Explorers study their surrounding environment in-depth, learning about complex ecological concepts. This group explores the far reaches of Stony Brook as they participate in activities, games, and crafts. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $101-$505

It's Art Naturally • Ages 11–13 • June 29-July 3 

Be inspired by the natural beauty around us through the lens of nature and the grounds of Stony Brook. With drawing materials, cardboard, papier-mâché, and recycled and found objects, we will create functional and decorative masterpieces of all shapes and sizes. Get the details

Sliding Scale Price Range: $123-$615

Wildlife Detectives • Ages 9–11 • July 13-17

There’s mystery afoot at Stony Brook! Break out your magnifying glass and fingerprint powder. Search the scene, pursue the clues, find the signs, and solve the crime. Join Stony Brook’s CSI (Camp Scene Investigation) team and see if you have what it takes to “follow the evidence.” Thursday evening. Campers may stay for dinner, campfire, and a night hike until 10:00pm or leave at the regular time. Get the details

Sliding Scale Price Range: $123-$615

Kingfisher Quest • Ages 9-11 • July 20-24

Join in this grand quest spanning the sanctuary as we seek the lost ancient closing circle talisman. Work cooperatively to solve riddles, locate hidden clues, piece together perplexing puzzles and use your natural history knowledge to find where the “craven avian” is hidden. Stand alone and the talisman will remain forever obscured—stand together and triumph! Thursday evening, campers may stay for dinner, campfire, and a night hike until 10:00pm, or leave at the regular time. Get the details

Sliding Scale Price Range: $123-$615

Identification Olympics • Ages 12-14 • August 3-7 

Lat year we identified over 60 species of everything from dragonflies and birds to trees and frogs as we crisscross the sanctuary in search of all creatures great and small!  During the week, your team’s challenge is to beat our record by finding more different species of plants and animals!  Master the use of binoculars, and other science equipment, mark and recapture dragonflies, and aid Stony Brook in our land stewardship efforts You have just one week. Can your team do it? We will contribute our findings to iNaturalist, eBird, and other community science projects.  Thursday evening, campers may stay for dinner, campfire, and a night hike until 10:00pm, or leave at the regular time. Get the details

Sliding Scale Price Range: $123-$615 

Counselors-in-Training • Ages 15–17 

Experience the fun, challenges, and rewards of camp as you assist camp counselors. Gain valuable leadership skills and participate in the planning of weekly camper activities, such as nature projects, crafts, songs, and games. Please note: all CITs must commit for at least three weeks. To apply, email or call 508-613-8052.