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.
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 will be listed below in winter 2020. 
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SPNC/LY Session Dates
Session dates for summer 2020 will be announced in January, and registration will open for NRT members on February 3, 2020. Open registration for everyone begins March 3, 2020. We encourage families with specific dates in mind to enroll early, as sessions usually close prior to the session dates.
If you have any questions or would like information on sessions you have registered for, please
call the NRT office at 508-238-6049 and a staff member will assist you.
call the NRT office at 508-238-6049 and a staff member will assist you.
Thank you to everyone who enjoyed the 2019 camp season with us at Sheep Pasture! We look forward to an exciting year with all of our friends in 2020!
Due to MA regulations, children cannot be allowed to attend camp unless their required physician paperwork is received. All deposits are non-refundable. Camp balances are due in full by June 1st. 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.
Due to MA regulations, children cannot be allowed to attend camp unless their required physician paperwork is received. All deposits are non-refundable. Camp balances are due in full by June 1st. 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 should come to the NRT office for information regarding camp. Please call the NRT office at 508-238-6049 if you have any questions.
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. Payment in full is required after June 1.
A limited number of scholarships for one session of camp may be available for the 2019 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. Payment in full is required after June 1.
A limited number of scholarships for one session of camp may be available for the 2019 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 ($40) 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, and others, a number of camp scholarships may 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. To learn how to be considered for scholarships which may become available for the next camp season, please check back in spring 2020. The downloadable scholarship application will be available below.
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, 2019 to June 15, 2019. Applications are not accepted prior to that time; applications submitted after June 15th will be reviewed at the discretion of the NRT. Recipients will be notified by mid-June, or as funds are made available.
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, 2019 to June 15, 2019. Applications are not accepted prior to that time; applications submitted after June 15th will be reviewed at the discretion of the NRT. Recipients will be notified by mid-June, or as funds are made available.
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Do our parents & campers love camp?
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"
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"
SPNC 2018
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Previous SPNC Photos!
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