Nature Camp
–– August 10-14, 2026 (9am - noon | 9 am - 3 pm)
Explore nature on our 5-acre campus
God created all things, including the creeping things and wild animals and this summer St. Peter’s will celebrate God’s creation with an innovative summer camp.
Saint Peter’s Nature Camp re-imagines Vacation Bible School by integrating faith and science. Open to children ages 4 through 5th grade.
August 10-14, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM with a half-day 9 am–noon option. Full-day program open to children who have finished kindergarten. The camp will also include two evening events that will be open to the entire family.
–– Our Naturalist
George Steele
Our featured naturalist for the week, George, worked in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Endangered Species Unit and has been studying the natural world his entire professional life. After retiring from NYS, he continues to teach children across the northeast in schools, libraries, and summer camps with hands-on experiences of nature.
St. Peter’s Nature Camp is where children meet God and science meets faith. It recognizes that God is active in the world and we are all called to be good stewards of creation. Campers will meet with George Steele, a professional naturalist, to explore pond life, leaf critters, birds, and more.
–– Cost and Volunteering
Cost for the week
The camp is open to children ages 4 through 5th grade. The cost of camp for members of Saint Peter’s will be $90 per week for the morning program and $175 for the full-day program.
Non-member cost is $155 for the morning and $285 for the full day. Children who have completed kindergarten are eligible to enroll in the full-day program.
Children bring their own lunches.
At registration a $50 non-refundable deposit is due. Full balance is due by April 1. For campers registered after April 1, the full camp cost is due at registration.
We need parent volunteers! Opportunity to get 10% to 20% off your children’s registration fee.
Middle Schoolers are welcome as counselors-in-training. High Schoolers are welcome to apply to serve as paid staff. Send interest to scromer@saint-peters.org.
Sample Day
MORNING
9:00 Campers arrive
9:10 Welcome
9:20 Group 1 Nature stories and crafts
Group 2 Pond Life
10:20 Snack and playground break
10:50 Group 2 Nature stories and crafts
Group 1 Pond Life
11:50 Closing
12:00 Half-day camper pickup
AFTERNOON
12:00 Lunch (bring your own)
12:30 Outdoor games
1:15 Nature walk
2:00 Art with nature
2:45 Snacks
3:00 Pick-up
Two evening family events
Evening bat & owl sighting (Tuesday)
Campfire stories (Friday)