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Nature Explorers NC

Nature Explorers NC

by Nature Explorers NC

Nature Explorers offers outdoor camps designed to reintroduce children to their natural habitat. With Triangle Land Conservancy’s beautiful 296-acre Johnston Mill Nature Preserve as their playground, children learn to be stewards of the land as they forge a deep connection with the enchanting forest ecosystem along the waters of New Hope Creek. Nurturing the 3 C’s—curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking—each day’s adventure is based in nature and powered by imagination. Exploration is guided by caring, experienced educators who support children as they ask questions, make discoveries, and help one another as campers build forts from branches, stack rocks in the creek, create mud paintings, or take on group challenges. With plenty of time for unstructured play, kids engage their senses, connect with friends, and strengthen their confidence in an environment that celebrates both imagination and cooperation. Small groups ensure that every child feels part of a close-knit community while enjoying the simple joys of being outside.

Located in Chapel Hill

2713 Mt Sinai Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC

What's offered

Ages
5 - 12
Offerings
Full daySchool's out / teacher workdaySummer campTrack out / school break

The camp experience

Themes
OutdoorsSTEMCreative
Top activities
Nature explorationhikingsurvival skillsoutdoor skillswater playteam-building
Indoor time
Outdoor time
Free play
Structured time
Physically mild
Physically intense

Timing & booking

Weeklong and single-day forest camps are offered in all four seasons aligned with local school breaks. Full-day camps run from 9 AM – 5 PM daily, with drop-off starting at 8:45 AM and pick-up ending at 5:15 PM. Group forest homeschool programs offer a customizable experience from 10 AM – 2 PM.

Sessions

AgesDatesPrice
5–12Jun 22 - Jun 27$385
5–12Jun 29 - Jul 4$385
5–12Jul 20 - Jul 25$385
5–12Jul 27 - Aug 1$385

About the organization

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Nature Explorers is a mom-and-pop nature program offering forest-based experiences for children at Triangle Land Conservancy’s beautiful Johnston Mill Nature Preserve.

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