Back to All Events

Week 2: Nature Navigators


  • 753 Burnt Meadow Road West Milford, NJ, 07421 United States (map)

Week 2 turns campers into trailblazers. Nature Navigators is a navigation-themed nature day camp week at Sensory Garden & Play in West Milford, NJ — campers spend the week learning maps, compasses, and trail skills as they explore our property in Norvin Green State Forest.

The Week at a Glance

  • Trail challenges across woods, meadow, and gardens

  • Map reading and basic compass skills

  • Scavenger hunts that build through the week

  • Outdoor discovery: plants, animals, weather, and tracks

  • Friday's End-of-the-Week Celebration with a navigation finale

Who It's For

Open to all campers ages 3–13. Trail challenges are scaled by age — younger navigators take on close-in scavenger hunts; older navigators lead longer route challenges. A great week for builders of independence and confidence outdoors.

Daily Schedule

Activities may vary slightly due to weather or special events.

  • 9:30 AM — Welcome activities, daily overview, and safety reminders

  • 9:30 – 10:30 AM — Welcome games, songs, and nature hikes

  • 10:30 – 11:00 AM — Snack break

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Science experiments, survival skills, and nature crafts

  • 12:30 – 1:00 PM — Lunch

  • 1:00 – 2:00 PM — Team building games

  • 2:30 PM — Pick-up

Every Friday: End-of-the-Week Celebration with fun activities to mark the week's accomplishments.

Drop-off & Pickup

Camp hours: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Drop-off and pickup are in the upper lot. Please follow staff guidance through the drop-off process — we hold a strict procedure for camper safety. Please do not park on the street.

Before & Aftercare

Extended hours are available for an additional fee.

  • Before care: from 8:45 AM

  • After care: until 4:00 PM

What to Bring

Please send your child with the following bag, labeled with their first and last name:

  • Towel

  • Extra clothes — these stay with us for the entire camp week. If your child is attending multiple weeks, the clothes stay with us across weeks.

  • Extra shoes

  • Sunscreen and bug spray

Pricing & Discounts

Investment: $300 per week.

  • 10% sibling discount — for families with multiple campers

  • 3% Blue & Hero discount — for active service members, veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders

Discounts apply to parents/guardians only. Valid identification or documentation is required — please email sensorygardenandplay@gmail.com.

Previous
Previous
June 29

Week 1: Summer Beast Party

Next
Next
July 13

Week 3: Wild Builders — STEM in Nature