River Camp

EXPEDITION-BASED, NATURE-FOCUSED, CANOEING CAMP

Each day is a new adventure as we canoe different locations, exploring our region's beautiful waterways. Young people, ages 6 - 14, who enjoy being outdoors and learning about nature, will have fun as they discover what makes these places so special, becoming capable canoeists along the way. An enriching, in-depth summer experience!

REGISTER BELOW. If the session you desire is full, call to be added to the waitlist. (978)448-8699

WHICH SESSION IS FOR ME?

WEE PADDLE

for ages 6-7

PADDLE and PLAY! This session introduces campers to canoeing and rivers. Paddling together in giant canoes, the mornings will include games, stories, a special craft, and a riverside break for lunch.

CANOE, CRAFTS, & LORE

for ages 8-10

OUTDOOR FUN! Campers gain independence as they learn to steer a canoe. This session includes storytelling, nature crafts, and games that follow a river theme.

EXPLORATIONS

for ages 11-14

DISCOVERY! Campers build paddling confidence as they travel to various water bodies and explore their geology, flora, and fauna and learn how they can help to protect them. Make friends, laugh, face challenges, and learn!

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River Camp 2024 Sessions

WEE PADDLE

July 22, 24, & 26

9:30am – 1:30pm

Day Camp (3 Days)

Ages 6-7

$210

2024 River Camp DEPOSIT- Wee Paddle (ages 6-7): July 22, 24, & 26 (Mon, Wed, Fri)

CANOE, CRAFTS, & LORE

July 15 - 19

9am – 2:00pm

Day Camp (5 Days)

Ages 8-10

$425

2024 River Camp DEPOSIT- Canoe, Crafts, & Lore (ages 8-10): July 15 - 19

EXPLORATIONS- CALL to be added to the WAITLIST

July 22 - 26: WAITLIST

9am – 3:00pm

Day Camp (5 Days)

Ages 11-14

$600

2024 River Camp DEPOSIT- Explorations (ages 11-14): July 22-26

About River Camp

WHAT IS RIVER CAMP?

River Camp is a unique, adventure-based, environmental education canoeing camp. Campers have fun spending the days outdoors, experiencing and exploring nature. They learn valuable canoeing skills while paddling different local rivers and water bodies. Sessions are enhanced by visits from experts, educational tours, field studies, service projects, stories and crafts (for younger campers). Sessions are kept small with low ratios, to ensure individual attention and provide the opportunity for campers to get to know each other.

WHY RIVER CAMP?

Campers leave with a greater connection, appreciation and respect for the outdoors. They build self-esteem and learn team-work through mastering control of a canoe. Our expeditions provide campers with opportunities for leadership roles. Campers meet new friends and develop camaraderie through the adventures they share together.

WHO RUNS RIVER CAMP?

River Camp is operated by Nashoba Paddler LLC. Its camp leaders are teachers, outdoor educators, and river enthusiasts committed to providing a fun, safe nature learning experience. Campers are taught canoeing skills and safety by our American Canoe Association certified instructors. Every session has a lifeguard and all leaders hold CPR and First Aid certifications.

Hear from Our Campers

I like River Camp because a lot of my friends do it and we get to learn about nature each day. One of my favorite places that we go to is Dead River because we have seen Big Al there. He’s a giant snapping turtle and he is so cool.

- Owen, age 10

I learned a lot at camp and I actually did a presentation on canoeing at school. It also made me decide to join the swim team because of the confidence I got around water.

- Bella, age 13

I liked going to “Blueberry Island” because it had a lot of interesting rocks and places to explore, and we could pick some blueberries. Two years ago we had to fight the wind to get to the island, but last year the conditions were good.

- Chase, age 10

Nashoba Paddler's River Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.000) and is licensed by the Groton Board of Health. Information on 105 CMR 430.000 can be obtained at (617) 983-6761.