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  About the Summer Day Camp Program
The Greenbelt Conservancy, in partnership with the City of New York Parks & Recreation Department offers an exciting, educational, hands-on summer camp experience for children ages 5-12 who love nature.

Summer Day Camp is based in High Rock Park, 200 Nevada Avenue, off Rockland Avenue, in the heart of the Greenbelt.

Q: What is the camp program and when is it held?
The Greenbelt  Conservancy Summer Day Camp is an exciting, educational, hands-on summer camp experience for children ages 5-12 who love nature. Six week-long sessions are offered - from July 6 through August 13 - on a Monday-through-Thursday schedule. Camp hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  More about the summer day camp program

ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS: The Greenbelt Summer Day Camp is a New York City Department of Health licensed program. Campers are placed into small groups according to the child-adult ratio guidelines mandated the Board of Health. A certified Emergency Medical Technician is on the staff and on duty during camp hours. This means it is safe, and your child will receive lots of attention. We are committed to providing a camp experience that is safe, fun and educational.

Q: Who is the program for?
The Greenbelt Summer Day Camp program is for children ages 5-12. Five-year-olds must turn six by December 31, 2009. For children ages 5-7, a copy of their birth certificate must accompany the registration form and payment.

Q: Where is the program located?
The Greenbelt, with its natural areas, parks, hiking trails, streams, ponds, vistas, Nature Center and Carousel is the campers' territory. It's a great place! The camp's headquarters is the Greenbelt Environmental Education Center at High Rock Park, located at 200 Nevada Avenue. Parents drop campers off and pick them up in the parking lot. 

Q: Who runs the camp program?
The Greenbelt's environmental educators run the camp program. The Greenbelt Environmental Education Department was designated a National Environmental Education Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior in 1971.

Q: How much does it cost?
Fees vary with the program. Greenbelt Conservancy "Family" members get significant discounts; in some cases the savings more than pay for the price of the membership - which helps bring you great programs like this. See the Summer Camp fee schedule
Big discounts are available for early bird registration. Even bigger ones are available if you are a Family level member. (Deadline is May 1)
It is easy to join the Conservancy. Membership gives you discounts on many activities and events, and provides important support to our environmental education programs. The money you save on the Summer Day Camp program may pay for your membership!

A note on refunds: A 20-percent non-refundable charge will be made for all cancellations made prior to May 22. Cancellations from May 25 through June 15 will receive a 50-percent refund. No refunds can be made after June 19.

Registration for Greenbelt Summer Day Camp
Registrations are accepted only by mail on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers 5-7 years old must provide a copy of their birth certificate, with complete registration information and full payment. Each camper will receive a free camp T-shirt!

Register for summer day camp!

    Registration applications must include the following:

Print the registration form

    Make checks or postal money orders payable to The Greenbelt Conservancy. Send the completed application and full payment to: