Please note that our Katydid Camp for ages 4–6 is now part of Cottonwood Camp, and our former Cottonwoods at Bartholomew’s Cobble are now called Bobolink Camp, and also include ages 4–12!
Ages: 4–12
Days and times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm each day
Location: East Chatham, NY. Get directions here.
Week 1: June 24–28, 2024
Week 2: July 1–5, 2024
Week 3: July 8–12, 2024
Week 4: August 12–16, 2024
Tuition: $450
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 cancellation policy before registering.
If you are applying for financial assistance, learn more and apply here.
View and download the Summer Camp Welcome Letter with a supplies list, camp schedule, and more.
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!
For kids aged 10 to 12, our oldest age-based group offers a step up in connection to self, community, and the earth. They’ll work on more advanced naturalist and survival skills while taking a step toward leadership and role modeling.
“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
“Connection with nature is so important with everything going on in the world, and we are so thankful for the people at Flying Deer and the dedication you have to our children and the earth.”
Kristi B., Valatie, New York