NATURE CAMP UPDATE:

SPOTS AVAILABLE IN WEEK 1 HAWKS (July 1 - July 5): THREE as of 6/18/2024

Turtleback Summer Program 2024

Our summer camp is a nature-based environmental education program held exclusively outdoors. Our themes vary weekly but favorite daily activities and routine procedures structure the day. We incorporate conservation projects, sports, art, and cultural studies into our week. We embrace diversity in people and our environment. Please Note: We do not have the facilities to run the camp for a full day indoors during prolonged inclement weather. We run camp in light rain and will seek temporary shelters during heavy showers. For the safety of the participants, our day may be shortened due to severe weather. You may register your child for one week or more, we no longer offer per day drop-ins. Registration opened January 19th.

NEW! We are offering three camps this summer for different age groups. This year we have extended the length of our camp day, plus we will offer aftercare.

Young Explorers “Hawks” Ages 4-7 (Grades K-2)

HOURS: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Monday-Friday) After care is available until 3:00 PM.

LOCATIONS: The Old Field Vineyards in Southold and the Cross Property in Cutchogue

DATES: July 1st - August 16th

FEE: $400 per week, per child

Week 1 July 1-5 Life Between the Tides: Discover little creatures who live along the shoreline. (SOUTHOLD) This is a five-day camp. We will be running camp on July 4th! CLOSED

Week 2 July 8-12 Seashore Explorations: Learn about marine animals, seaweeds, and beyond. (SOUTHOLD) CLOSED

Week 3 July 15-19 Birds of a Feather: Find out what makes birds so special, from feather studies to flight! (MATTITUCK) CLOSED - WAIT LIST

Week 4 July 22-26 Mammals of Long Island: Join us for a week of fun exploring the wild furry friends of the North Fork. (MATTITUCK) CLOSED - WAIT LIST

Week 5 July 29-Aug 2 Wilderness Explorations: Learn to make a lean-to debris shelter, the direction of the sun, and staying safe in nature. (MATTITUCK) CLOSED - WAIT LIST

Week 6 Aug 5-9 Turtles and Friends: Explore the world of turtles and meet turtles that are found on the North Fork. (CUTCHOGUE) CLOSED - WAIT LIST

Week 7 Aug 12-16 Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Native Bees: Discovering the world of pollinators in our backyards! (CUTCHOGUE) CLOSED - WAIT LIST

“Osprey” Ages 7-12 (Grades 2-6) eight weeks

HOURS: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday-Friday)

DATES: July 1 through August 23rd

FEES: $450 per week, per child

Week 1 July 1-5 Beach Naturalists: Learn about tides, the “intertidal zone,” and the marine life that live there. (SOUTHOLD) This is a five-day camp. We will be running camp on July 4th!

Week 2 July 8-12 Estuary Explorations: From Osprey to Diamondback Terrapins, exploring the animals that live within the Peconic Estuary. (SOUTHOLD)

Week 3 July 15-19 Birds of Prey: Discover the raptors of the North Fork, from eagles to owls. (MATTITUCK)

Week 4 July 22-26 Wild Canines: Running Wild with Foxes, Coyotes, and Wolves! (MATTITUCK)

Week 5 July 29-August 2 Wilderness Survival: Shelter Building, Fire Starting, Foraging, Tracking, Maps & Compass (MATTITUCK) CLOSED

Week 6: August 5-9 Turtles All the Way Down Discovering the world of turtles, creation stories, and the history of Turtleback Farm. (CUTCHOGUE)

Week 7: August 12-16 The Buzz About Pollinators Exploring the fascinating world of pollinating animals. (CUTCHOGUE)

Week 8: August 19-23 Wilderness Survival: Shelter Building, Fire Starting, Foraging, Tracking, Maps & Compass (CUTCHOGUE) CLOSED

“Eagles” Ages 12-14 / CIT Program (grades 6-9) eight weeks

CIT Program for experienced Turtleback Summer Program participants.

HOURS: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday-Friday)

LOCATIONS: From Mattituck to Southold

DATES: July 1st through August 23rd

FEES: $450 per week, per person

ACTIVITIES: Historic Tours, Farm Tours, Water Sports, Tubing, Mini-Golf, Orienteering, and more.

Week 1: July 1st - July 5th SOUTHOLD ***This is a five-day camp. We will be running camp on July 4th!

Week 2: July 8th -July 12th SOUTHOLD

Week 3: July 15th - July 19th MATTITUCK

Week 4: July 22nd - July 26th MATTITUCK

Week 5: July 29th -August 2nd MATTITUCK

Week 6: August 5th - August 9th CUTCHOGUE

Week 7: August 12th - August 16th CUTCHOGUE

Week 8: August 19th - August 23rd CUTCHOGUE

First Day of School for Mattituck-Cutchogue District: Tuesday September 3rd