Summer camp registration is now open!
If the camp you want is full when you register, be sure to get on the waitlist—there’s no charge and no obligation! If a spot opens up, we’ll contact you and you’ll have 24 hours to let us know if you’d like to take it.
Ages: 4–12 When registering, please pick the appropriate age group for your child (4–5, 6–9, or 10–12).
Days and times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm each day
Location: East Chatham, NY. Get directions here.
Week 1: June 23–27, 2025
Week 2: June 30–July 4, 2025
Week 3: July 7–11, 2025
Week 4: August 4–8, 2025
Tuition: $475 — payment plan available; first installment is one-third of full tuition.
Sibling/Multi-Week Cottonwood Discount: Get a 5% discount when you register siblings for Cottonwood Camp or when you register a camper for 2 or more weeks of Cottonwood: Use coupon code SUMMER5 at checkout. This discount is for Cottonwood and Bobolink Camps only.
Please read our revised cancellation policy before registering.
If you are applying for financial assistance, register here.
This week lies at the heart and soul of Flying Deer. It’s an exciting day camp for children who love to spend time outdoors with friends, learning about the forest and all its valuable teachings: mysterious animal tracks, delicious edible plants, curious insects, shelter, primitive fire-making, and other wilderness skills, not to mention fun songs, games, and stories!
Our oldest age-based group, for kids aged 10 to 12, offers a step up in connection to self, community, and the earth. They work on more advanced naturalist and survival skills while taking a step toward leadership and role modeling.
View and download the Summer Camp Welcome Letter with a supplies list, camp schedule, and more.
“Thank you SO MUCH for making camp possible this summer for my son and the rest of the campers! It was a truly life-changing experience for him. He grew immensely and learned to love the landscape I grew up in. It was a joy to watch how happy he was at Flying Deer! I genuinely cannot express how much we appreciate the experience that you all provided, it exceeded all my expectations and we will be signing up again for next year as soon as we can. I now totally understand why so many of the counselors are Flying Deer are former campers. It is truly a magical place.”
Ann S., Valatie, New York