A Message to Our SPNC Campers and Families- May 22, 2020
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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 the current COVID-19 concerns, NRT staff will be offering Virtual SPNC sessions each week of the scheduled camp season. Sessions will include many favorite camp activities, modified to share with campers at home, as well as ideas for more activities that can be enjoyed right in your own backyard! Each camper registered will also receive an "SPNC Camper Care Kit" prior to their virtual session week! Sessions will be offered for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 each week. More information on times, cost, registration, and program details will be posted here as soon as they are available. |
Leadership Youth (LY) Program The 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!
Due to the current COVID-19 concerns, NRT is suspending the LY program for the 2020 season. Please click on the Letter to Families below for more information.
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SPNC/LY Session Dates
All families who were previously registered for SPNC 2020 will receive information on Virtual SPNC registration and operation with their refund option letters being sent my mail. Information on open registration for new enrollment in NRT's Virtual SPNC programs will be available here when it is available.
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 Virtual SPNC Sessions
For ages 5-8 and ages 9-12 Session 1: June 29 - July 3, 2020 Session 2: July 6 - July 12, 2020 Session 3: July 13 - July 17, 2020 Session 4: July 20 - July 24, 2020 Session 5: July 27 - July 31, 2020 Session 6: August 3 - August 7, 2020 Session 7: August 10 - August 14, 2020 Session 8: August 17 - August 21, 2020 |
2020 Sheep Pasture Leadership Youth Program (LY)
Children entering grades 7-10 |
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
Scholarships are not currently available for the 2020 Virtual SPNC Sessions
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 2021 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 currently suspended. Applications are not accepted prior to dates provided; 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.
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 2021 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 currently suspended. Applications are not accepted prior to dates provided; 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 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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