Ages: 4–12: When registering, please pick the appropriate age group for your child (4–5, 6–9, or 10–12).
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm each day
Week 1— August 3–7, 2026
Week 2— August 17–21, 2026
Location: April Hill Education and Conservation Center, 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremont, MA 01258
Tuition: $500 — payment plan available; first installment is one-third of full tuition.
Please read our cancellation policy before registering.
Some weeks of this camp are full, but we encourage you to add a name to the waitlist—there’s no charge and no obligation! We’ll contact you if a spot opens up.
We strive to make summer camp available for all who wish to attend, through generous financial assistance. Be sure to choose the Financial Assistance tuition option ($25 per week) when registering, and we’ll send you the application questions AFTER you register.
This nature-immersive day camp is for young explorers who love spending time outdoors with friends. April Hill is a beautiful 100-acre historic farmstead with meadows, woodlands, vegetable gardens, orchards, and trails that connect directly to the Appalachian Trail.
This rich and varied landscape offers campers endless opportunities to explore, learn, and build a deep connection with the natural world. Each day is filled with guided exploration and hands-on wilderness skills, and joyful community connection rooted in curiosity and care for the world around us. Campers will …
- Wander through diverse habitats
- Discover animal tracks
- Learn about edible and medicinal plants
- Investigate insects
- Practice building natural shelters
- Try primitive fire skills
- Enjoy songs, stories, and games that bring the forest to life
April Hill Camp offers opportunities to deepen connections with self, community, and the land while developing more advanced naturalist and wilderness skills and stepping into leadership and role-modeling roles.
View and download the Summer Camp Welcome Letter with a supplies list, camp schedule, and more.
“Both of my children had an absolute blast, while learning lots of things and gaining tons of confidence. What a boost to their self-esteem! Flying Deer provided a nurturing, accepting, and encouraging environment. One of my sons struggles in a typical school setting, and I’m never sure how his day is going to go, but at Flying Deer, he was totally in his element, and it showed. The two of them tell everyone they can about ‘their Flying Deer’ as if it’s a hidden gem that they have stumbled upon! They asked me if they could go every week next summer!”
Heather S., Sharon, Connecticut