Tom Denney Nature Camp

Tom Denney Nature Camp

Fun camp where we play games and do activities in fields, woods and pond with nature themes.

The Tom Denney Nature Camp was founded in 1976 and is sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Trust. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff supports Bolton’s commitment to environmental education and to kids. The goal of our camp is to create a safe, enjoyable outdoor learning experience, providing opportunities for children to learn about themselves and develop understanding, respect and responsibilit

04/03/2024

Curious about what Tom Denney Nature Camp is like?! Here's a great visual tour of some of the summer fun!

Registration is underway and slots do fill up, so it's best to register soon!
We have camps for K-5, the Eco Adventure camps for grades 6-9, and a special Counselor-in-Training program for those entering grade 9 and above. To learn more: https://www.tomdenneynaturecamp.org/

Photos from Tom Denney Nature Camp's post 04/03/2024

Sun, fun, friends, and learning about nature and animals. It's all in a week at Tom Denney Nature Camp!
Registration is underway for the 2024 camp sessions, and we are looking forward to another great summer!

There are camps for K-5, the Eco Adventure camps for grades 6-9, and a special Counselor-in-Training program for those entering grade 9 and above. Sessions do fill up, so it's best to register now: https://www.tomdenneynaturecamp.org/

Tom Denney Nature Camp – Sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Trust 03/15/2024

We are really looking forward to all the fun we are planning for Tom Denney Nature Camp 2024!

Make sure to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount by registering BEFORE April 1st! Check the website for information about all the camper options and to register:

Tom Denney Nature Camp – Sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Trust $380/week Tom Denney Entering grades K – 5 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm Before/After Care available Games and activities in the fields and woods! Swimming, Predator and Prey (an all-camp tag game), Amazon Exploration (group challenges), Exotic Animals from Animal Adventures, Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, ...

Tom Denney Nature Camp 2024 registration underway - 01/22/2024

Summer 2024 is around the corner and we're excited to see campers heading back!

Slots do fill up here at Tom Denney Nature Camp, so it's best to register early. Registration is underway now, and there is an Early Bird discount by April 1st.

Tom Denney Nature Camp 2024 registration underway - It’s time to think summer! Ensure your children can be part of all the Tom Denney Nature Camp action! Campers enjoy getting out in nature, exploring, and learning new skills while bonding with friends and making new friends. Tom Denney Nature Camp: Registration for Summer 2024 is now open! Registe...

Photos from Tom Denney Nature Camp's post 01/05/2024

Tom Denney Nature Camp 2024 registration is underway!
What really sets a camp apart in the eyes of campers? We think it's getting out and enjoying nature, learning, and, of course, camaraderie! Meeting new friends and being guided by friendly counselors is a combination for success!

Organizers describe Tom Denney Nature Camp as 'a fun outdoor camp in Bolton that kids love because the counselors play the games with them!"

Overview of Tom Denney Nature Camp:

Runs: July 1 through August 9: Monday-Friday from 9a.m.-3 p.m.
Before/After care available
Campers welcome from all towns
Ages: Kindergarten – 9th grade campers:

What can campers expect?
Games and activities in the fields, woods, and pond!
This includes swimming, kayaking, arts & crafts, laser tag, water gun fun, hiking, tracking, shelter building, campfires to cook hot dogs and marshmallows, ponding (catch and release frogs and fish), 'predator and prey' (an all-camp tag game), The Amazing Race (group challenges), exotic and local animals from Animal Adventures & more!

For high school-aged students: Counselor-in-Training program for fun and also volunteer and leadership hours.

2024 Schedule:

Camp Week 1: July 1-5 (yes, we are open July 4)
Camp Week 2: July 8-12
Camp Week 3: July 15-19
Camp Week 4: July 22-26
Camp Week 5: July 29 – August 2
Camp Week 6: August 5-9
CIT/Staff Mandatory Orientation (then CITs choose 2 weeks of camp to work): June 26-28, 9am-3pm

To register go to: www.tomdenneynaturecamp.org

04/12/2023

The Tom Denney Nature Camp in Bolton, MA is accepting applications for camp counselors.

Camp runs July 3 - August 11 and staff is there from 8:45am-4:30pm and until 6pm on Thursdays. Staff Orientation and set-up of camp is from June 26-30, 9am-3pm. Pay is $15/hour.

Requirements:
• High School junior or older
• Desire to work with children
• Likes nature and being outside
• Skills: Strong leadership and organizational skills, responsible, good morals, patience, compassion, ability to remain camper focused, creativity, and a positive attitude
• Be able to maintain a safe camp environment
•Lifeguard certification a plus (you have time to take a course before camp starts)

To start the application process:
Send an email telling us about yourself to [email protected]. Let us know anything you can think of that would make us want to hire you: age/grade, town you are from (doesn't have to be Bolton), extra-curricular activities, prior work experience, prior camp experience either as camper or counselor-in-training, etc. Include your contact information and if you know anyone who works at TDNC.

First come first serve, so get your emails to us as soon as possible.

If you're entering 9th or 10th grade, you can be a counselor-in-training and earn volunteer and leadership hours while having fun!

Website: https://www.tomdenneynaturecamp.org/

Photos from Tom Denney Nature Camp's post 03/20/2023

There’s still time to get the early bird discount at Tom Denney Nature camp. Just register before April 1st.

Notice: camp weeks are filling up. If a session is full, it’s best to opt for an open week. Alternatively, you can be put on a waitlist. Tom Denney Nature Camp staff work to ensure all campers get to experience the fun each summer.

Tom Denney Nature Camp – Sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Trust 01/05/2023

We are looking forward to a summer full of fun! Registration has opened for the 2023 summer camps at Tom Denney Nature Camp in Bolton.

There are camps for K-5, the Eco Adventure camps for grades 6-9, and a special Counselor-in-Training program for those entering grade 9 and above.

You can save money through early bird registration before April 1. See our website for details:
https://www.tomdenneynaturecamp.org/

Tom Denney Nature Camp – Sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Trust $375/week Tom Denney Entering grades K – 5 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm Before/After Care available Games and activities in the fields and woods! Swimming, Predator and Prey (an all-camp tag game), The Amazing Race (group challenges), Exotic Animals from Animal Adventures, Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, Sh...

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Kindergarten – High School: Running games in the fields and woods! Swimming, Predator and Prey (an all-camp tag game), The Amazing Race (group challenges), Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, Shelter Building, Exotic Animals from Animal Adventures, Campfires for hot dogs and S’mores & more!

6th -9th graders: Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Laser Tag, Water Guns, Adventure Hike, Team Building Activities, One Overnight with nighttime games & S’mores.

9th grade or above: Counselor-in-Training program. Two Weeks. Gain valuable work and leadership experience and volunteer hours and have fun!

Weekly Sessions. Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9am–3pm with Before/After care available.

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40 Flanagan Road)
Bolton, MA
01740