Flanders 2026 Summer Camp & Academies
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Flanders’ camp programs have been running since the 1960s, shortly after our founding as a nature center. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to providing meaningful environmental education, hands-on agricultural exploration, deep nature connection, and—most importantly—lasting summer memories for youth across our region. Many of our counselors grew up attending Flanders camps themselves and now share the same love of place, knowledge of Flanders’ special spots, and commitment to caring for the land that shaped their own childhood experiences. Our camps are also enriched by local teenagers completing their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), contributing to our welcoming, community-centered atmosphere.
This summer, we offer seven themed camp locations, several of which are housed in historic and inspiring spaces—such as art camp in Natalie Van Vleck’s Studio and cooking camp in our founder’s kitchen at the Van Vleck House. Campers enjoy access to our 200-acre main campus, featuring miles of trails and a wide variety of ecosystems to explore, from marshes and meadows to mixed hardwood forests and managed agricultural fields.
We invite you to explore each week’s offerings and learn more about how we support young people in creative, nature-centered summer learning. Thank you for trusting us with your child’s summer experience!
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.