Summer Camp Programs
Does your child love spending time in the outdoors? Or want to make new friends and learn new things?
Our summer programs consist of different nature-themed activities including games, hikes,
crafts, animal study, exploration, and much more! Explore this page to find the program that is right for you!
Our summer programs consist of different nature-themed activities including games, hikes,
crafts, animal study, exploration, and much more! Explore this page to find the program that is right for you!
Sheep Pasture Nature Camp (SPNC)Sheep Pasture Nature Camp is for children entering grades 1-6. SPNC is an exciting week of exploration, songs, games, and crafts. Sheep Pasture's 154 acres of farm, forest, meadows, and waterways provide a perfect outdoor laboratory for campers to learn about their environment! This camp is a program operated by the Natural Resources Trust of Easton, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Session dates for the 2020 camp season are listed below. Due to MA regulations, registration space for campers ages 5 and 6 may be limited. Do you have a pre-schooler or a kindergartener who is interested in spending the summer at Sheep Pasture, but isn't quite ready for camp? NRT offers Kneehigh Adventures each summer for children ages 3-5. Click here to visit the Kneehigh information page to learn more and check availability. |
Leadership Youth (LY) ProgramThe SPNC Leadership Youth Program is for youth entering grades 7 through 10 and works in conjunction with SPNC. This program is designed to engage youth in leadership training, group management, and team building skills. Leadership Youth (LY) will have the opportunity to work with counselors & younger campers, and engage in projects on the NRT property. The LY program is a great way to help your community while gaining service hours and building leadership skills. Every week leadership youth will enjoy a day of activities, games, and skill development designed just for them!
The session dates are listed below for the 2020 season. 
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SPNC/LY Session Dates
Open registration is currently in progress for the 2020 SPNC/ LY program at NRT. Please note that due to high demand, many sessions may become full earlier than usual. The NRT makes every effort to update the session information below as often as possible. Please note that session information below should be used as a guide only, and may not reflect current availability.
If you have any questions or would like information on sessions you have registered for, please
email the NRT office at info@nrtofeaston.org and a staff member will assist you. We cannot accept registrations by phone or email.
email the NRT office at info@nrtofeaston.org and a staff member will assist you. We cannot accept registrations by phone or email.
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2020 Sheep Pasture Nature Camp Sessions (SPNC)
Children entering grades 1-6 Session 1: June 29 - July 3, 2020 *Space is limited Session 2: July 6 - July 12, 2020 Session 3: July 13 - July 17, 2020 *Space is limited Session 4: July 20 - July 24, 2020 *Space is limited Session 5: July 27 - July 31, 2020 *Space is limited Session 6: August 3 - August 7, 2020 Session 7: August 10 - August 14, 2020 *Space is limited Session 8: August 17 - August 21, 2020 *Space is limited |
2020 Sheep Pasture Leadership Youth Program (LY)
Children entering grades 7-10 Session 1: June 29 - July 3, 2020 * Full Session 2: July 6 - July 12, 2020 *Full Session 3: July 13 - July 17, 2020 * Full Session 4: July 20 - July 24, 2020 *Full Session 5: July 27 - July 31, 2020 * Full Session 6: August 3 - August 7, 2020 *Space is limited Session 7: August 10 - August 14, 2020 Session 8: August 17 - August 21, 2020 |
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For SPNC scholarship information, please scroll down on this page.
Due to MA regulations, children cannot be allowed to attend camp unless their required physician paperwork is received. All deposits and camp payments are non-refundable.
Camp balances are due in full by June 5th. After June 1st, payment in full is due at time of registration.
Balances over $1000 are payable by cash, check or money order only.
Please note: All campers are required by law to have a current physical and immunization record on file before attending camp. The record must be dated within one year of the child's time at camp.
Individuals who have a scholarship, gift certificate, or other special circumstances can download the information and register. Please include a copy of any letters or certificates you have relating to camp with your registration form. You will be contacted if there are any questions. Please call the NRT office at 508-238-6049 if you would like to speak to a staff member.
General SPNC registration and payment information:
Registration must be done in person at the NRT office or by mail, with accompanying forms and payment/deposit. A mail slot is available for registration/payment drop-off before or after office hours. Please enclose any forms or payments in an envelope if using the mail slot. Payment in full is required after June 5.
A limited number of scholarships for one session of camp may be available for the 2020 season. Scholarships are designated for families with a significant demonstrable need, and children can be from any local community. For more information and an application, please see below for details. School officials or other care providers who would like to refer a candidate are encouraged to share the application form with families. Parents/ guardians must complete applications; third party applications are not accepted.
Please make checks payable to "NRT". With registrations over $1,000 payment is required by cash, check, or money order. Please contact the NRT office with any questions.
Registration must be done in person at the NRT office or by mail, with accompanying forms and payment/deposit. A mail slot is available for registration/payment drop-off before or after office hours. Please enclose any forms or payments in an envelope if using the mail slot. Payment in full is required after June 5.
A limited number of scholarships for one session of camp may be available for the 2020 season. Scholarships are designated for families with a significant demonstrable need, and children can be from any local community. For more information and an application, please see below for details. School officials or other care providers who would like to refer a candidate are encouraged to share the application form with families. Parents/ guardians must complete applications; third party applications are not accepted.
Please make checks payable to "NRT". With registrations over $1,000 payment is required by cash, check, or money order. Please contact the NRT office with any questions.
NRT memberships must be family level ($50) or higher and valid at the time of registration through September of the session year.
A $15 fee will be applied to all returned checks. Deposits cannot be transferred to other campers or sessions, and daily rates/partial sessions are not available. Deposits are non-refundable; all other camp payments are non-refundable unless the space can be filled by NRT staff. Children who enter camp and are removed for behavioral concerns or other safety reasons will not qualify for refund of camp payments.
A $15 fee will be applied to all returned checks. Deposits cannot be transferred to other campers or sessions, and daily rates/partial sessions are not available. Deposits are non-refundable; all other camp payments are non-refundable unless the space can be filled by NRT staff. Children who enter camp and are removed for behavioral concerns or other safety reasons will not qualify for refund of camp payments.
Scholarship Information
Due to the generous support of local groups and individuals, including the NRT, the First Parish Unitarian Universalist's Green Sanctuary Committee, Easton Charitable Trust's Festival of Trees, Easton Garden Club, and others, a number of camp scholarships will likely be available for the 2020 season. Scholarships are largely need-based and are available to families in Easton and from towns throughout the local area. Scholarships are generally awarded for one 1-week session of programming, and priority is given to participants who have not previously received assistance. If you are an educator, counselor, therapist, clergy member, or similar individual who believes their client would benefit from receiving a camp scholarship, please forward the form below to the child's parent/ guardian for submission; if there are exceptional circumstances which may prevent a parent/guardian from applying, please contact the NRT's Education Department to speak directly to an NRT camp director for more information.
The 2020 scholarship application period is April 1, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Applications are not accepted prior to that time; applications submitted after June 15th will be reviewed at the discretion of the NRT, pending availability of funds. Recipients will be notified by mid-June, or as possible. The downloadable scholarship application is available below, and contains information on the submission process, as well as information about scholarship awards.
Applications will continue to be accepted as funding allows; submission of an application does not guarantee award of funds. Camp spaces cannot be held before scholarships may be awarded, and space in any specific session(s) is not guaranteed to recipients.
The 2020 scholarship application period is April 1, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Applications are not accepted prior to that time; applications submitted after June 15th will be reviewed at the discretion of the NRT, pending availability of funds. Recipients will be notified by mid-June, or as possible. The downloadable scholarship application is available below, and contains information on the submission process, as well as information about scholarship awards.
Applications will continue to be accepted as funding allows; submission of an application does not guarantee award of funds. Camp spaces cannot be held before scholarships may be awarded, and space in any specific session(s) is not guaranteed to recipients.
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The NRT of Easton reserves the right to change or discontinue the camp scholarship program at any time, without notice.
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"My children both loved camp- they woke up early each day excited to go and always came home full of stories of what they
learned, did, and played."
"He loved it! He has gone to 2 other camps this summer and said this was his favorite."
"Excellent! He loved every minute of it! He already wants to know which weeks next summer he can come."
"Loves the camp- loves animals and being creative- learning lots of new stuff and doesn't want to leave-
looking forward to next summer already"
You bet....
"My children both loved camp- they woke up early each day excited to go and always came home full of stories of what they
learned, did, and played."
"He loved it! He has gone to 2 other camps this summer and said this was his favorite."
"Excellent! He loved every minute of it! He already wants to know which weeks next summer he can come."
"Loves the camp- loves animals and being creative- learning lots of new stuff and doesn't want to leave-
looking forward to next summer already"
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