Turtleback Summer Program 2025

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, running games, art, and cultural studies into our week. We embrace diversity in people and our environment. You may register your child for one week or more, we no longer offer per day drop-ins.

AGES: This summer program is geared for children ages 7-12, however we allow 5-6 year olds to attend with an older sibling/relative and 5-6 year olds who attended in the summer of 2024. We also welcome 13-14 year olds who are interested in participating as a CIT (Counselor in Training). CIT’s are veteran campers who have attended our summer program for multiple years. Please feel free to inquire about whether this camp is suitable for your child: EMAIL.

HOURS: 9:00-2:00 (Aftercare is available until 3:00 PM)

DATES: June 30-August 29th

FEE: $500 per week, per child (Sibling Discount available)

Extended Day (Aftercare): $100 per week, per child

Deposit: $125 per week, per child (non-refundable)

Balance: All balances are due by May 1st.

Refund: Refunds are available prior to May 1st, minus the non-refundable deposit. After May 1st, the cancellation fee is $100 per week cancelled (per child), in addition to the non-refundable deposit.

Open Slots as of June 19th:

WEEK 1 June 30 - July 4: Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport WAITLIST

WEEK 2 July 7-11: Veterans Memorial Beach, Mattituck WAITLIST

WEEK 3 July 14-18: Veterans Memorial Beach, Mattituck 2 SPOTS OPEN

WEEK 4 July 21-25: Veterans Memorial Beach, Mattituck 1 SPOT OPEN

WEEK 5 July 28 - Aug 1: Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport 5 SPOTS OPEN

WEEK 6 Aug 4-11: Veterans Memorial Beach, Mattituck 10 SPOTS OPEN

WEEK 7 Aug 11-15: Bailie Beach, Mattituck 4 SPOTS OPEN

WEEK 8 Aug 18-22: Bailie Beach, Mattituck 1 SPOT OPEN

WEEK 9 Aug 25-29: Bailie Beach, Mattituck WAITLIST

NOTES for Registering: After you have selected a chosen camp week and placed the camp week into your cart, please select “keep shopping” to select an additional week if desired.

SUMMER PROGRAM 2025 THEMES, FOCUS, and GUESTS

Week 1 (June 30): This nature camp at Inlet Pond County Park in Greenport will focus on salt pond ecology, seashore studies, and the dune environment. We will help with habitat restoration projects within this diverse ecosystem. We thank the North Fork Audubon Society for hosting us this week! Species Focus: Seaside Dragonlet (This special Dragonfly is adapted to tolerate salt water!) Special Guest: Carmen Campos of PuppetEd NOTE: We meet on Friday, July 4th.

Week 2 (July 7): This week we meet at Veterans Memorial Park in Mattituck. This site is situated on Peconic Bay where we will study seashore ecology and native plants. Activities include running games and crafts that are related to our theme. Please Note: Friday will take place at Bailie Beach where we can roast marshmallows over a campfire and enjoy s'mores!  Species Focus: Seaside Goldenrod (This native plant species is an important nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies.) Special Guest: Carmen Campos of PuppetEd