Camp Foxfire
The Ultimate Summer Nature Adventure for PreK – Grade 8 at Northwest Park
What is Camp Foxfire?
Our day camp at Northwest Park offers children an unforgettable summer filled with active, hands-on exploration in nature. Through engaging field-based activities, campers develop a deep appreciation for the environment while learning essential skills that cultivate effective problem solvers, lifelong learners, and thoughtful community leaders and participants. Our programs are designed to nurture each child’s curiosity and foster a sense of wonder in the great outdoors.
Campers explore our 473-acre park through a variety of exciting experiences: hiking scenic trails, encountering live animals, searching for hidden creatures under logs, investigating aquatic life in the pond, playing nature-themed games, and crafting artistic creations from natural materials. As campers grow older, they’ll embark on even greater adventures, such as offsite day trips, canoeing on Rainbow Reservoir, or participating in hands-on ecology workshops which enhance the weekly themes and deepen their connection with nature.
At Camp Foxfire, we prioritize providing an exceptional experience for our community while ensuring a fun-filled, enriching, and safe summer for all participants. Our committed team stays informed of best practices, so you can trust that your child will enjoy a memorable, engaging, and secure summer filled with adventure and growth.
Important Registration Information
We invite you to register for any number of our six uniquely themed sessions for each age group. Camp sessions are based on what grade level your child will enter in the fall. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to all Windsor residents on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at 8:00 AM and nonresidents on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
Scholarships, Payment Plans, and Refunds
Scholarships: Scholarship Applications for summer 2025 are available to Windsor residents who meet the State of Connecticut Income Verification Guidelines. Residents are eligible for up to a 50% scholarship for summer programs only. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 860-285-1886. Scholarship funds are limited and the applications are due to Northwest Park no later than Friday, May 23.
Payment Policy: Full payment must be received if registering for only one week. For campers attending multiple sessions, payment plans are available. The first week must be paid in full at the time of registration, and a $25.00 deposit is required for each additional week. The remaining balance of each weekly session is due 30 days prior to the start of that session. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 860-285-1886.
Refund Policy: If you cancel registration more than 30 days in advance of the session start date, you will receive a full refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. Cancelation 14-30 days before the session start date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellation less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session will result in receiving no refund.
Junior Counselor Program
Elevate your summer experience and enhance your resume by becoming a Junior Counselor (JC) at Northwest Park’s Camp Foxfire. As a JC, you’ll volunteer alongside our experienced Camp Teachers, assisting with various activities while developing valuable life skills in a lively camp environment. JCs play a crucial role in bridging the gap between campers and teachers, bringing their unique teenage perspective and energy to the camp community.
Registration for the JC program opens on February 1, 2025. Interested candidates must submit their applications by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
All selected participants are required to commit to a minimum of two weeks at Camp Foxfire (running from June 30 to August 8) and attend a mandatory 3-day Training Workshop from June 18-20, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The program fee of $150.00 for Windsor residents and $175.00 for non-residents covers the training workshop, Junior Counselor t-shirts, and your unforgettable two-week camp experience.
Embrace the opportunity to ignite your potential and create lasting memories as a Junior Counselor at Camp Foxfire this summer!
