Summer Camp 2026 Scholarship Fund


At the Darien Nature Center, we believe nature is for everyone! This year, we will be offering a need-based, summer camp scholarship to a qualifying family. The scholarship will be based on available funds, and your tax-exempt donation, of any size, will help make this initiative a reality!


Thank you for allowing us to provide access to nature, friendships, and summer camp fun to a child who may not otherwise have a summer camp experience.

Please consider supporting our summer camp scholarship fund.


Thank you!

Summer Camp 2025

was a blast!!

Summer Camp 2026 information coming soon! Stay tuned!

If you have any questions, please review the FAQ section below, then email registration@dariennaturecenter.org or call us at 203-655-7459.

Summer Camp FAQs

  • What is our summer camp refund policy?

    Summer Camp 2025 Refund Policy: If you choose to withdraw your child for any reason, the Darien Nature Center must be notified of the withdrawal by Monday, April 28 to receive a 50% refund. For Summer Camp 2025, no refunds will be processed after Monday, April 28, 2025, for any summer camp weeks.The Darien Nature Center does not offer credits for program withdrawals.

  • What time does camp start and finish?

    Drop-off time: 9:30 AM

    Pick-up time: 2:00 PM

  • Is a membership required for summer camp?

    No. A membership is not required for participation in summer camp. 

  • How can I be added to the waitlist?

    Please submit an application for your preferred weeks. You will automatically be added to the waitlist if none of your preferred weeks are available.

  • What should I expect during pick-up and drop-off?

    Upon arrival, please wait in line until you are waved ahead. On the first day of your session, you will receive a card to be displayed in the driver's side of your front window during drop-off and pick-up. You will then be waved to one of three areas in our circle assigned to your camper's group. 


    When you pull up to the drop-off spot, please do not get out of your car. Your camper's lead teacher will assist your child out of the car and bring them to their groups. At pick-up, you will do the same as drop-off. When you are greeted at the stop sign, we will radio your camper's counselors to bring your child to your car. Again, please do not get out of your car.


    An email will be sent to all summer camp families with a full description of the pick-up and drop-off procedure and accompanied by a demonstration video.