Summer Nature Program for Kids
Summers at Schiff
Schiff’s Summer Nature Program (SNP) offers a healthy dose of fresh air, active fun, exploration, and creative play while immersed in nature with an overarching integration of environmental education for children ages 6-16.
Current Schiff members enjoy a member’s benefit of Early Registration on Monday, 2/16/2026.
Open Registration (for those who became members post 2/2) is Monday, 2/23/2026.
What We Offer Each Week
- A 2:12 staff to child ratio (1 instructor & 1 counselor to 12 children)
- Lead instructors are experienced professional educators
- Lessons designed to educate, motivate, delight, and inspire children
- Science, sustainability, nature, and art integrated into all our curriculum
- Weekly lessons include nature inspired activities, games, hiking, stream exploration, crafts, and our signature tie-dye making session!!
- Opportunities to explore Schiff’s many splendors while building confidence and strong friendships
- Access to 500+ acres of streams, forest, and meadow
- 12 miles of hiking trails to explore and discover
- Discover several spots of interest within the preserve; Wood Badge Lodge, The Amphitheatre, The Pine Grove etc.
Happy Kids, Happy Parents
We're thankful for such kind words from past participants!
“Our daughter absolutely LOVES her time at Schiff! She comes home energized and excited to talk about all of her adventures. Her favorites are tie die days, picking wineberries and, of course, the trip to the stream. The counselors are wonderful – our daughter talks about them year round and is always thrilled to see them the next time camp is in session! Thank you Schiff!”
“Our daughter looks forward to Schiff’s Summer Nature Program every year, and is always so sad when it’s over! She loves making her annual tie-dye t-shirt, building shelters in the pine grove, playing the game “Camouflage”, painting at the stream, and making new friends. She always says how everyone at Schiff is just so nice and so much fun to be around!”
“Every year our kids count down the days until the Schiff Summer Nature Program. It is their absolute favorite! They learn so much and have a blast every day. Thanks for the perfect summer memories!”
“My boys loved EVERYTHING about Schiff, but their top three was building forts, tie dying shirts and stream day.”
